City Notes
Rising high above the ocean, Hotel Albatroz——an icon of the Portuguese coastal town of Cascais——has recently undergone a complete renovation, interior design practice, Viterbo Interior Design (led by Gracinha Viterbo), unveiling a timeless...
City Notes
Combining Dutch craft beers with rotisserie chicken and unctuous burgers, the De Biertuin brand continues to grow, its third location——in hip Amsterdam West——now open. Designed by Studio Modijefsky and based upon the German biergärten...
City Notes
Organised by the city of Kortrijk and art platform, Be-Part, Paradise Kortrijk 2021 (the successor to Play Kortrijk 2018) has transformed the city of Kortrijk into an urban playground of joy, surprise and innovation. The inclusion of work by...
City Notes
A little over an hour away from Amsterdam lies the city of Apeldoorn, a municipality in the centre of the Netherlands. A favourite of the royal family——who have a country seat close by at Het Loo Palace——it is also home to Sizzles at the...
Stuff Crush
Much more than 'just' glamorous beach resorts, coastal walks and azure seas, the South of France is rich in culture, architecture, art and tradition. Which is something Belgian writer Eric Rinckhout explores in The South of France for Art Lovers,...
Stuff Crush
Blue Crow Media team up with architectural historian Adam Štěch and photographer Tomáš Souček for their latest publication, celebrating the uncompromising beauty of modern Prague architecture. Featuring 50 buildings from the...
The Edit
Costing a cool 46 million pounds, the opening of The Box Plymouth was one of the most significant cultural events in the UK in 2020. Located in the Devon port city, the major museum and art gallery is quite the destination in its own right....
City Notes
Located in Leeuwarden, a city in the Friesland province of the Netherlands, Notiz Hotel combines luxury and sustainability, the property——formerly known as Stenden Hotel——having undergone a recent transformation led by Studio Oak, to create...
City Notes
Child Studio looked to Soho's rich heritage for design inspiration on the Marshall Street store of modern spectacle-maker, Cubitts. Founders Alexy Kos and Che Huang focussed their research on the neighbourhood's heyday in the postwar era. As they...
City Notes
With properties in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and plans to expand to Berlin, Lisbon and Copenhagen among others, home-meets-hotel brand, Locke, have opened their first German outpost; bringing their signature studio apartments to Munich. With...
City Notes
An enviable beachfront seating that boasts panoramic views across the Devon coastline and up through the Exe estuary, Michael Caines' latest hospitality concept, Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant, is an informal and family friendly spot to enjoy...
Stuff Crush
As a young gay man growing up in 1980s India, Hormazd Narielwalla had little stimuli from Western culture. "It would seep in very gently, drop by drop," he explains. And then MTV happened, the popular culture channel giving India a breathtaking bolt...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...