City Notes
Situated on the northern coast of Crete, close to the small village of Panormo, the recently refurbished Royal Blue hotel exudes 'kouzoulada', a Greek word not easy to define, but that is used to characterise the passion and spirit of the island and...
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Following a successful collaboration with China Resources Land Ltd on ‘The Mixc Kunshan’ and ‘The Mixc Ningbo', X+Living completes The Mixc Nanning. Located in Guangxi, an autonomous region in southern China, the project highlights the...
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Measuring an impressive 182 centimetres tall, Edison the Giant brings colour and light to your home and outdoor living space, the 'big brother' of the 'Edison family' of lamps by Dutch design brand, Fatboy® the Original, by far the biggest and the...
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Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of witchcraft, from its ancient roots to modern incarnation. The beautiful 520 page TASCHEN-published hardback comes complete with captivating essays...
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The southernmost town in Europe, Ierapetra is sun-drenched and charming. It is quintessentially Greek. Its cobbled old town is filled with tavernas and cafes, and its fortress provides commanding views over the Libyan Sea. Meaning 'Sacred...
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Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb bring their acclaimed temaki rolls to Brooklyn, with a new Nami Nori outpost located steps from McCarren Park now open. With two temaki counters, the menu is exclusive to the Williamsburg location and...
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Located just minutes from the Magnificent Mile, experience Chicago like a local when you stay or hang out at Selina, a destination designed for socially-minded travellers, locals and remote workers. Founded in 2015 and built around today's...
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Danish design studio, Space Copenhagen, have created elegant interiors for chef Andreas Bagh's new restaurant, Esmée. Located at Kings Square in the heart of the Danish capital, the restaurant pays homage to the classic French brasserie, whilst...
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Much-loved London restaurant, Morito, has a new addition which is tucked underneath their acclaimed Hackney Road outpost; Downstairs at Morito combining food, music and some fabulous interior design. The latest project from Sam and Sam Clark...
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With properties in Paris, Cologne, Zurich, Berlin, Vienna and beyond (as well as involvement with Mallorca's excellent Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel), 25hours is a smart, culturally resonant hotel brand known for its irreverent yet functional...
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Bright lights and lashings of pink, combined with the atmosphere of a gaming arcade drenched in oodles of vintage 1980s glamour, marks the arrival of a Soho outpost for EL&N London; architectural practice Holland Harvey creating a playful interior...
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Inspired by Catalan artist, Xavier Corberó i Olivella, in particular his 'labyrinth' home in the suburb of Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Vodniy Tea Bar is an eclectic place in Moscow for customers to enjoy good food and herbal drinks. All in a...
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Weirdness is a notion long entwined with the concept of creativity. Mocked by the strait-laced confined to their boxes of conformism, celebrated by the bold and the brave who pursue the outré as a means of pushing beyond the banal. In Weird...
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In Montreal’s Little Italy, a new arrival is making waves with a fresh take on Italian dining. Pasta Pooks, which opened in March 2025, is a compact five-seat takeout counter serving pasta and natural wine in a space that marries Old World charm...
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A once-forgotten 19th-century residence in Savannah’s historic district has been brought spectacularly back to life, reincarnated as The Douglas; a refined 16-room boutique hotel at 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, where design meets old-world...
Dispatches
In a country where club floors open with Buddhist chants and Ladyboys offer dawn alms in corsets and stilettos, Elizabeth Waterman has found a world of contradictions too vivid to ignore. Over the past three years, and across four extended trips,...
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There's a paradox about self-care, which is that those who need it most are probably the least likely to practice it. If you're one of those people, you might even be put off by the term self-care. Maybe it sounds too self-indulgent to you. If...
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Looking for a Japanese tutor in Chicago without breaking the bank? You’re not alone. Whether you’re aiming to order ramen with confidence, ace a language exam, or shape your skills for business or travel, one thing’s clear: good private...
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If you’ve ever looked at your balcony and thought, “What a wasted space,” you’re not alone. Many of us live in homes where every square foot counts, yet balconies often remain underutilized. Whether it’s too small, too plain, or simply...
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Recognising the world’s most inspiring work across design, innovation and creativity, the A’ Design Award & Competition stands as one of the most respected and far-reaching international design accolades. Each year, a diverse panel of academics,...