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Llandudno
It's the first real sunny day of the year, at least in the north, and we're setting off in a spangly new Mazda6 for the Welsh seaside, as part of our Think Differently road trip. The seaside? We hear you cry. But you promised 'breathtaking...
Gothenburg
Another day, another 'trendy' shop interior with stripped back, bare-bones aesthetic - sure, it's a well-worn trend, and in many cases is a little like the bubblegum that's lost its flavour; you're just waiting for the opportune moment to spit it...
London
New theatrical productions, new theatre – the former sounds like a good enough reason to undertake the building of the latter, and it could all have been so straightforward. But luckily for the patrons of the Southbank's National Theatre, a bit...
Palm Springs
Fusing seasonally-minded Americana with European influences, the interiors at Workshop Kitchen & Bar in Palm Springs are like a simile, you either love it or hate it. Either way, it's going to get a reaction. Architects SOMA haven't pulled any...
São Paulo
I've got to hold my hands up here. The information we were sent on Nova Galeria Leme was, I must conclude, written in Portuguese and banged through the mangle of Google Translate before it reached us. I'd have had more idea what they were trying to...
Journal
I love concrete. I think it’s inbuilt in design geeks to love concrete; something to do with the Barbican and brutalism. But concrete is a lot less brutal than it once was, as this collaboration from Timorous Beasties and Graphic Relief Ltd shows....
London
* Dabbous is permanently closed. Apocalyptic, industrial-chic... no, no cyber-warfare-chic, Berlin-bunker-chic... hell, whatever it is - you kind of expect a computer-generated marine creeping around the corner just as much as you do a waiter....
Porto
Just as a dog craves his bone, a Daily Mail reader yearns for casual racism or a Jeremy Kyle guest hungers for unprotected sex; we simply cannot get enough of exposed concrete. The folk behind Porto-based guesthouse Casa do Conto (House of Tales)...
Journal
You may think piña coladas and sunburnt Brits before world-class architecture; but Tenerife is an island with considerably more strings to its bow than just Sunday roasts in the sun. With the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes and the Plaza de España's...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Australia is a large and diverse country that is home to many weird and wonderful animals that can only be found in this part of the world. For many animal lovers, a trip to this impressive country is their only opportunity to spot many of these...
Dispatches
Borrowing money to fund a trip is generally not smart. But it is an option for those without sufficient funds. You could save to finance your dream trip, but that can take years. Likewise, it might not always be feasible, especially when...
Dispatches
For passionate food enthusiasts, travel isn't just about exploring new landscapes; it's a chance to embark on a delicious adventure! Culinary travel, the art of journeying with taste buds in tow, is booming in popularity. This blog post is your...
Dispatches
When it comes to immersing yourself in the vibrant floral scene of Hong Kong, finding the perfect florist in the city is essential. Whether you're in search of exquisite blooms for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of natural beauty...