City Notes
The Triangle, North Carolina, a region anchored by cities Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill, that takes its name from Research Triangle Park; a 1950s masterplan that created one of the world's largest research parks. It is now more commonly known as a...
The Edit
The desired effect of visiting an art exhibition: get lost, escape from reality ... whatever the final destination, whatever the journey can lead to. Jess Johnson's latest show completely disturbs its visitors' senses through a stunning immersion...
City Notes
With micro-distilleries already launched in Berlin, Amsterdam, Detroit and Seattle — and more in the pipeline (Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Houston) — pioneering locality-conscious brand Our/Vodka is produced by a growing global family, that...
City Notes
Art Strikes Back! It is not solely the name of Fundació Gaspar's debut exhibition, but a battle cry; a defiant call to arms, a declaration of the new Barcelona gallery's intent. Open for 90 years from 1906, Joan Gaspar i Xalabarder's Sala...
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Mr Miyagi always looked the sort to abstain from any vices, although it seems that when Mrs Miyagi's back is turned the crafty old bugger looks to his young mistress Yukie for kicks. Wax on, wax off indeed. Seductive Yukie revealed herself to...
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"Our mission is to redefine tea." Say Sydney's The Rabbit Hole. I don't know about the tea, but by calling on designer Matt Woods, they've successfully reinvented the teashop ... there is nothing quaint about this incredible, stylised...
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Manhattan's East Village; chefs Justin Slojkowski and Dave Gulino are making waves with an ambitious approach to the hipster pizzeria. Milling their own flour — grinding wheat berries to an exacting specification in the basement — is a hint at...
The Edit
The model village. A week in Devon with mum and dad. The English Riviera spelt out in roadside flowers. Melting ice cream. The scorched, torched, shattered smithereens of society? In a 448 sq ft, 1:87 scale model (a representation of around one...
City Notes
Dominating the Düsseldorf skyline since the 1960s, 94 metre-high Dreischeibenhaus is a listed office block with a place in the hearts of the city's people; a glistening example of post-war modernist international style. Undergoing a recent...
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Giving shelter from air raids to thousands of citizens during the Second World War, to a poster child for Berlin's contemporary art scene: ad exec Christian Boros and his wife Karen, an art historian, bought the former bunker in 2003 — having a...
The Edit
We last saw New York-based artist Kara Walker in the summer of 2014, with the staggering scale of A Subtlety, a monumental installation exploring the horrific history of sugar production and slavery at Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Refinery. The scale...
Journal
As anyone who has been driven around a race course in an incredibly fast car will attest to: it can, and often does, involve what Sir Alex Ferguson coined as "squeaky bum time". For those who enjoy the thrill of being behind the wheel, the...
City Notes
Nuara, the latest and most ambitious venture from Familia Nuri — a family business with 60 years of history and success in Barcelona — has dropped anchor in the city’s newly revamped Port Olímpic, setting a new standard for Mediterranean...
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Having opened in the summer of 2017, Kimpton Aertson Hotel sits between the institutional sprawl of Vanderbilt University and the historic bars and studios of Music Row. While its Midtown Nashville location remains in constant motion, this 180-room...
City Notes
Not all hotels are created equal. Many are plain bad, others functional at best; some go above and beyond, and lots deserve a big thumbs-up. In seeking out those a cut-above, we often happen upon those that are excellent, special, or memorable. But...
City Notes
Bringing a fresh pulse to Belgium’s beloved seaside city, The Ostendian is the first completely new hotel to open in Ostend in over 25 years. And, oh my, does it not make quite the statement? Located in the city’s Sky District, between the...
Dispatches
Moving house? Finding the right moving company can feel like navigating a maze. But with the right knowledge and understanding, you can navigate it like a pro. Between pricing models, service offerings, and trustworthiness, there's a lot to weigh....
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If you are confused between debt settlement and bankruptcy, you should read this article. We know it’s a tough choice; that’s why it’s vital to decide after reading both sides' positive and negative points. Certain conditions define the...
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Engagement ring designs have moved far beyond the classic white diamond, and today, more couples are choosing gemstones that carry colour, character, and meaning. Each gemstone tells a story. Whether it's the glow of moonstone or the green of...
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When we think of cruising, it’s easy to picture sunlit harbours, city skylines at dusk, and cultural excursions in destinations like Santorini or Rome. But there's another type of experience layered into these voyages, one that often goes...