City Notes
Who doesn’t want to wake up to something beautiful? OK, so you’re not dating a supermodel, but don’t despair, Claudia Schiffer may be out of reach but Germany has more than one statuesque blonde on the market, and this one is asking you to...
City Notes
Combining three of things we like most in life – buildings, beer and Barcelona – we were pre-disposed to liking architect Jean Nouvel’s re-working of an old brewery before we’d even seen it, and we’re happy to report he’s served up a...
City Notes
The word hostel may have you immediately reaching for the insecticide, but it’s time to put aside your prejudices and embrace communal quarters - the number of 'hip hostels' on our radar continues to rise. Have a gander at this re-imagining of...
Journal
The aptly-named canteen-style restaurant, Canteen, now has outlets covering all of London's hot-spots; from Baker Street to Spitalfields. With classic British inspired cooking and award-winning menus you're likely to expect quality ingredients in...
City Notes
Let’s be honest, no one likes the council planning department. They seem to have a rule against everything, with the curious exception of erecting truly hideous houses everywhere you look, which is apparently smiled upon enthusiastically. But if...
City Notes
Travellers to Portugal wanting a taste of boutique hotel at B&B prices are in for a treat when visiting Lisbon’s Casa das Janelas com Vista, located in the hip Biarro Alto district. As the name suggests, the building – a former basketry...
City Notes
If the name of your place is The Martian Embassy, you had better back it up with some outlandish design, and that’s what designers LAVA have done at the Sydney Story Factory down under. Created as a space for creative endeavours, a far out...
City Notes
When eight shipping containers beach themselves outside the Southbank Centre, your first thought might be to call the Environmental Protection Agency. But this is no ordinary jetsam. In fact, Softroom Architects have made old into new by stacking...
City Notes
They said you couldn't engage the masses with contemporary art, but engage them they did... with not far short of 5 million visitors a year, Tate Modern has been somewhat of a sensation since it opened at the turn of the century. Coveted Basel-based...
City Notes
Probably not the place to go if you’re feeling fragile, Distrito is a restaurant and bar found at the Saguaro Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brought into being by Brooklyn design firm crème and its principal Jun Aizaki, this place puts the vibe...
The Edit
Gloomy? Grim? Clinically depressed? Then you must live in Britain, where the country’s weather contrives to dampen even the liveliest spirits with one of the worst examples of a summer since Noah was a lad. If you’re fed up with asking...
City Notes
Given its phonetically-incongruous name, Bar Soba is doing quite well for itself, thank you very much. The bar-restaurant-club outfit has just opened its second venue, sprouting from a successful 12-year run of its first site on Glasgow’s Mitchell...
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...
City Notes
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....
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...