Amsterdam
There was a time when dropping ones aitches was considered a sign of low class, but times have clearly changed – art'otel amsterdam near the city's Central Station has got buckets of the stuff with a youthful, contemporary edge thanks to the work...
Berlin
Next time a budget trip to Berlin is in the offing, consider lugging your rucksack to Generator Berlin Mitte, a super-smart new flashpacker hostel with an arty outlook and a bob on central location - just steps away from sadly shuttered-up art-squat...
London
They say smoking and drinking is bad for you, and it certainly didn't work out too well for the guy in the baseball cap in the corner of Coal Vaults in Soho. Still, you've got to die of something, so why not make it of an excess of the good things...
Helsinki
Helsinki's Kellohalli is an imposing yet attractive presence, looming at one end of a courtyard in the city's rejuvenated abattoir complex, its double level façade yawning open like a mouth lined with perfectly polished leaded glass teeth. Good...
Toronto
Toronto is a city very much on the up. High-rise development is booming, famous names in hospitality are heading there to take on new projects, and hipster favourite The Drake Hotel's parent company recognised it was no time for half measures when...
London
Like a cartoon anvil dropped from a great height, new Shoreditch bar Far Rockaway has landed with a hefty thump thanks to the all-over urban art riot that has been visited on the interior by some select local talent. One of the perks of opening...
Toronto
Cool beer on a hot day? Yes please. With their typical September Indian summers, Torontonians were revelling in patio weather until the very last second when we dropped by recently. Beer Hall is the latest but perhaps greatest in the patio and craft...
New York
It's not often a design studio gets to shape both the structural architecture and the interior design of a major hospitality project, but that was the challenge for king and queen of vintage Roman and Williams at the lavish Viceroy New York, a new...
New York
Ryan Chetiyawardana's culinary approach to mixology and unusual ingredient combinations has led him to be labelled the “Heston Blumenthal of cocktailing” - one of his signature concoctions features fennel pollen with sour and sweet apple and...
Brisbane
It's one of the less common multi-use business combinations we've come across in a while: this venture in Brisbane operates as a bakery by day, and a bar by night. As with all the best ideas, though, you're soon left wondering why there aren't more...
Los Angeles
For those avid viewers of Salvage Hunters like me, wondering where all the green and white pendant factory lights that Drew is always buying end up, the answer is places like Bar Amá in Los Angeles. There's a big white van full of them at the...
New York
Whiskey Soda Lounge Ny serves Thai “drinking food”. Every bit of that sentence sounds good to us, and the fact that it does the serving in a fantastically kitsch setting is just gravy. We're in Brooklyn, just down the road from sibling...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
For discerning travellers, luxury isn't just about five-star accommodations and first-class flights—it's also about indulging in the world's finest cuisine. A new wave of high-end travellers is designing their itineraries around...
Dispatches
The Mediterranean is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, blending centuries of history with cutting-edge contemporary design. From ancient ruins to modern masterpieces, a cruise through the region offers the chance to explore a diverse range...
Dispatches
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, finding the right personal injury lawyer can make all the difference in your case. With so many lawyers offering their services, it’s important to ask the right questions before making...
Dispatches
Flight cancellations and flight delays are two of the most common and frustrating experiences that air travelers face. Whether it’s due to weather conditions, technical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances, these disruptions can significantly...