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City Notes
Wake up to the sound of ocean waves at Highway 1's iconic Timber Cove Resort which is celebrating 60 years this summer. Following an extensive renovation in 2016 by new owners Michael Barry and Jens von Gierke, the design-driven destination is home...
Dispatches
The exhilarating breeze of summer is fast approaching, bringing with it pleasant weather, a burst of vibrant colours and the sweet melodies of nature. It's the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors and embark on an unforgettable hiking...
New York
Situated in a Catskills mountain valley in Callicoon Center, a hamlet in Sullivan County, Upstate New York, Callicoon Hills is a century old resort built as a family boarding house in 1905, before being converted into an informal holiday retreat by...
Dispatches
The beauty of a country estate is something that isn’t easily disputed. Often nestled in an expanse of the luscious British countryside, the country house stands tall; with architecture typically hundreds of years old. The interiors lavishly...
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Stretching out to the country’s farthest tip, Cornwall is a county of inspired beauty. Surrounded by some of Britain’s most alluring waters, it is a region rich in maritime heritage, but enjoys all that brings to this day; namely jaw-dropping...
New York
A two hour drive north of New York City, Troutbeck is a country house in the upstate cultural and culinary corridor of Hudson Valley curated with the sort of impeccable taste that will stop design lovers in their tracks. And with trends between the...
Dispatches
There was once a ‘Keep Calm … ‘ sense of Middle England about the term ‘holiday cottage’; all plus fours and Chelsea tractors, slamming down a five kilogram copy of the Sunday Times to spend the afternoon perusing with a steady flow of...
Journal
What makes the ideal place for a short visit or extended stay in France? Enchanting architecture? Beautiful beaches? Rich history and culture? The short answer: all of the above and much more. With companies like Brittany Ferries now offering...
Puissalicon
Tucked away among vineyards in the heart of the Languedoc — the French region that spans the Mediterranean from the Cote d’Azur to the Spanish border — Château St Pierre de Serjac is a romantic estate with a fairytale feel; a retreat where...
Wyoming
The Anvil Hotel is a 49-room property that embodies the robust outdoors Americana that has found such resonance with the world's hip young things in recent years, and stamps authenticity all over it; a hotel to snuggle up to, dripping with modish...
Journal
The Portuguese have been making wine for centuries. Today the nation produces fine, green, orange, table, sparkling and port wines; as a wine novice I won’t pretend to know what makes the perfect drop, but I'm about to find out that the north —...
Fleinvær
In need of a sharp jolt of creative inspiration? Even the most creatively constipated would rekindle their artistic fires with one look at the astounding natural beauty of arctic archipelago Fleinvær; which is where a new 'artist’s retreat'...
City Notes
Husband and wife team Sara and Martin Stayers (the duo behind Houston favourites Nobie’s and Toasted Coconut) add a retro pizza joint to their list of eateries, the eclectic Montrose neighbourhood now home to Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern, where...
City Notes
Long-time collaborators by LEMOIGNAN and MHA have rejoined forces after a hiatus, the Montreal-based design studio and architecture and design office collaborating to create the architectural signature and restrained but distinctive aesthetics for...
City Notes
Locke open their sixth property in London and their thirteenth overall to date, the lifestyle brand having chosen Kensington and Chelsea as home for its latest design-led aparthotel concept. Comprising 121 apartments ranging from studios to...
Stuff Crush
“It felt a little intimidating at first,” explains French documentary and portrait photographer, Jérôme Favre. “Obviously Millwall fans have an infamous reputation, and going there as an outsider, with two cameras around my neck, felt a...
Dispatches
Few hobbies surpass the delight and excitement of acquiring a cherished collection of trading cards in the world of collecting. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, the desire to preserve and protect your cards is...
Dispatches
Rolling through the countryside, the picturesque scenery shifts with each mile; the mobile abode moves steadily, marking a deliberate choice toward a nomadic lifestyle. Campervans are recognised for their comfort and practicality, embodying values...
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Are you ready for a thrilling journey that will provide fresh opportunities and life experiences? Moving to a new city can be incredibly exciting, but also quite daunting. This blog post is intended to help make the transition as smooth as...
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When most of us think of Ancient Rome, images of a powerful and sophisticated empire spring to mind. Yet it can be easy to forget that the citizens were working on so much more than government policies and culture during their reign. As one of the...