Tuscany
I long ago lost count of the number of hotel tours I’ve been taken on. I’ve seen all manner of presidential suite, speakeasy and shiny steel kitchen; been filled in on every amenity you care to mention. While art curators, cultural programmes...
Barcelona
Two members' bars; Cowshed spa; rooftop terrace complete with heated pool; gym; soon to be opened speakeasy bar; private cinema; and 57 guest rooms ... Soho House Barcelona has a lot going on. All this could have just been another cool import,...
Paris
Jump aboard the soul train, step inside Paris's groovy-as-hell Idol Hotel, and prepare for a sensory overload; as you’re transported back to the soulful sounds of the '60s and '70s. A design hotel with sound and groove, the 32-roomed property in...
Rome
The creative class's favourite culturally-minded budget accommodation brand, Generator Hostels, are showing no signs of taking their foot off the gas as their European road trip continues. Keeping a keen eye on their progress, we stopped off at...
Sitges
You'll find the coastal town of Sitges just a short drive or train ride from Barcelona's city centre, yet (especially in the summer) it can feel a million miles away; with its numerous beaches, sweeping promenade, and historical sites. Renowned for...
Rio de Janeiro
Injecting her design sensibilities into Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, and Los Angeles, Mama decided it was time to put roots down elsewhere; somewhere beautiful with a pounding pulse. Dreaming of golden beaches, rolling hills, and caipirinhas,...
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'...
France
Finnish culture is being celebrated in Paris as part of the Mobile Home 2017 project. A space within a space, Linda Bergroth — who incidentally splits her time between Helsinki and Paris — conceived and created KOTI Bed & Breakfast; a pop-up...
Düsseldorf
Known for its fashion industry and art scene, Düsseldorf is no stranger to creativity; which makes it entirely fitting that fledgling hotel chain Max Brown has chosen the German city (along with creative powerhouse Berlin) to open its first...
London
Slap bang in the heart of London commotion — on the edge of the City and the hip East End — new design aparthotel Leman Locke (the debut of a new lifestyle brand from serviced apartments behemoth Saco) features 168 studios that maximise space...
Lagos
Memories of summer are fading (at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere), and you’re already thinking about future sun-drenched escapades. Amirite? Yes. Then Casa Mãe demands to be on your radar. Located by the city walls of Lagos and...
Berlin
Related to the esteemed Sir Albert of Amsterdam, Sir Savigny is crossing borders and making waves on the Berlin hospitality scene with a 44-room hotel located in a former Charlottenburg residence dating from 1893 on Kantstraße 144; a new urban...
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...
Dispatches
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...