Berlin
When it was launched at the end of the 1940s, the bikini was a symbol of freedom and dynamism – qualities that underpinned the Bikini House in Berlin, designed in the 1950s by architects Paul Schwebes and Hans Schoszberger. Those same qualities...
London
Qbic, a fledgeling chain of reasonably priced, youthful hotels, has just opened up a branch in London after a successful start in Amsterdam, and we're happy to welcome the forward-thinking firm to the Brick Lane neighbourhood. Added to a high level...
New York City
Geography factoid: Rockaway Beach is the largest urban beach in the USA, located in the New York City borough of Queens. With such an inviting name, it didn't take much arm-twisting for us to dig the shorts out of winter storage for a trip to the...
Vienna
The chief attraction of a city break is usually the city itself; while the choice of hotel is an important one, the most memorable parts of such a trip happen when out and about, soaking up the atmosphere and sniffing out the places off the tourist...
Brussels
The Belgians love their beer so much that it's a surprise when any of their breweries become surplus to requirements, but that's what happened to the former Belle-Vue site in Brussels. Occupying an imposing spot on the banks of the Canal...
Venice
The old real estate adage “God's not making any more of it” seems particularly true of Venice – in fact it's a constant battle to preserve what's already there from being sucked back into the water. No problemo for The Design Agency's Anwar...
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...
Dessau-Roßlau
Often one can take a peek inside the homes of famous artists and designers through photographs, and in some cases their homes are preserved by trusts and opened up to tour parties. It's a rare treat though to be able to stay in the same rooms as...
Bonn
Good news budding hoteliers! A big budget is no longer a prerequisite to create a super-hip venue – in fact, you don't even need a proper building in the conventional sense, it seems a warehouse or disused aircraft hangar will do the job very...
Amsterdam
Being a student in Amsterdam must be a severe test of one's powers of concentration and willpower at the best of times, so sharing your halls of residence with hedonistic tourists seems like it would be a step too far for mere mortals. Presumably...
Paris
You might think Paris was cool enough without needing to accommodate the hipster movement, but while it is undoubtedly dripping with classic elegance, Paris is more Kristin Scott Thomas than Ellen Page. In truth it's been overtaken by a number of...
Berlin
Jeremy Clarkson is a curmudgeonly middle Englander who thinks the last good album ever recorded came out in 1975, so it's not often we find ourselves in agreement with him. On the topic of caravans though, we do agree to some extent; although we'd...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
Dispatches
Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...