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
“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
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
Dispatches
Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
Dispatches
A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...