Paris
With 16 boutique three and four-star design-conscious hotels located in Paris’s 2nd, 8th and 9th districts, the Astotel chain offer value for money in some of the city’s most prestigious areas. Hotel Joke, set between Montmartre and Opera, is...
Münster
Located in the centre of Münster — a city renowned for its charm, history, and open-minded attitude — Mauritzhof Hotel occupies a space on a lush promenade that circles the old town. With 52 guest-rooms and one suite, the hotel focusses on...
Kos
A mix of one- and two-storey accommodation taking influence from traditional cubist buildings found around the Greek islands form the basis of new ‘Mediterranean village’ at Casa Cook, Kos. Set to open its handsome doors this summer, Casa Cook...
Philadelphia
It's not much shy of a year since we introduced you to Wm. Mulherin’s Sons, the Italian-inspired restaurant that was wooing Philadelphians with its wood-fired cuisine and hip old-world surrounds; purveyors of fine design with heavy-handed touches...
Cape Town
Occupying a spot in the grain elevator portion of Cape Town’s historic Grain Silo building, The Silo Hotel is the latest project for renowned brand The Royal Portfolio; a singular property taking up residence in an even more singular architectural...
Melbourne
Hotel Jackalope, located in the Mornington Peninsula wine region is the personal project of filmmaker turned entrepreneur turned hotelier, Louis Li; who invites guests on a sensory journey by reimagining the role of art, design, dining and...
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...
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s latest hotel is the appropriately named Lokal; a boutique design property that focusses on curated experiences, personal recommendations and conjuring up a homely HQ from which its guests can explore the City of Brotherly...
Barcelona
Behind the imposing façades of the Eixample district lies a well kept secret: Casa Mathilda. One of the new bed and breakfast boutique hotels that have recently popped up in the Catalan capital, Casa Mathilda offers a welcoming, homely stay in the...
Barcelona
For many people, Barcelona is synonymous with the architecture of one Antoni Gaudí. Turn-of-the-century modernist masterpieces fill the Eixample district, and the buildings still attract thousands of visitors a year; some on the tourist trail,...
Henan
There's a curious case of Indiana Jones meets James Bond here in Kāifēng, the ancient capital of the Song Dynasty (and one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China). Amidst ancient palace walls and evocative temples, Pullman Kaifeng Jianye blends...
Florence
Once home to aristocratic and bourgeois families of Florence, the site of the city's Milu Hotel dates as far back as the 1400s. Such is the nature of a city where virtually all is older than you can comprehend. Today, number eight Via de...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Circuit breakers are vital components in the world of electrical systems, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of electrical networks. These devices are engineered to automatically interrupt electrical flow in the event of a...
Dispatches
The bathroom is obviously one really important part of the home/building. This is because of the essential role that it plays in ensuring personal hygiene and overall health. As a result, investment in this important part of the building is ideal,...
Dispatches
Orlando's theme parks are exciting to visit. That is why Disney World attracts 50 million visitors each year. However, visiting the city doesn't have to break the bank. There are many free and budget-friendly activities that you can enjoy in the...
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Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. Between work, family responsibilities, and personal challenges, many people struggle to find a sense of calm. While traditional stress management methods such as meditation, yoga, and exercise...