Hotels
Understated luxurious interiors meet Balinese tropical vibes at The Bohemian Bali, a soulful retreat located in the boho village of Canggu. Reflecting the free-spirited creative energy and warmth of its surroundings, this Design Hotels member has...
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Located on the idyllic Indonesian island of Lombok, Somewhere Resort has been conceived and designed by sisters Valia and Claire Gontard to offer guests a luxe nature hideaway in an unspoiled retreat home to 20 independent villas, each with mini...
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As Bali’s first 'creative village', Desa Potato Head merges music, art, design, food, wellness and sustainability; founder Ronald Akili commenting "we’re not trying to change the industry, we want to create an entirely new model for it. If we...
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Every single exquisite detail has been thoughtfully considered at The Slow; an immersive experience in an eclectic space that's located just metres from the beach in southern Bali’s coastal village, Canggu. Designed and curated by George Gorrow...
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Hot and colourful. Two words to describe Indonesia — and Indonesian food especially — so the folks of Seminyak, Bali, should get on great with a new restaurant called Motel Mexicola, from the same team behind Adelaide's similarly-named Africola....
Bars & Nightlife
If only every day was a beer garden day! Alas, those of us who live too far north of the equator are forced to huddle together indoors for warmth during the inclement months, but in Indonesia it's shorts weather all year round – even when it's...
Bars & Nightlife
Just doing a quick tally of how many languages I can say “cheers” in, and I reckon to be in double figures, which speaks volumes about what kind of cultural engagement I usually get up to on my travels, but anyway... I happen to know that gan...
Hotels
Architectural firm Studio TonTon has introduced something very contemporary to the cityscape of Jakarta with Kosenda Hotel, but the striking eight storey shard design can trace its origins back to the traditional houses of Indonesia's Betawi tribe...
Shopping
While a couple of us at We Heart Towers were excitedly discussing Embrio, a colleague shoved in, had a good look at the images we were selecting, and loudly exclaimed “I fucking love that place”. As we nodded in agreement I realised I'd just...
Eating Out
When as restaurant with the name Fook Yew tries to sell you some bollocks about the name meaning “fortune and friendship”, we're sorely tempted to file it in the bin without a second look. At least the owner of the Phat Phuc Chinese takeaway in...
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
Sure, none of us think constantly about potential disasters that could strike our home, such as floods, fires, storm damage and similar. But, things happen. And, when they do, we have to find a way to resolve the situation. Of course, in those...
Dispatches
Your interior walls stand empty like a blank page that requires your transformation into personal expression and memorabilia. Handmade decor creates the ideal solution to introduce personal touch and home appeal whether your style direction is...
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Incontinence briefs, more commonly known as adult diapers, came as a welcome relief for people seeking effective and hassle-free ways to manage incontinence. Thanks to these innovative products, incontinence patients can go about their normal...
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Keeping dogs healthy goes beyond feeding them nutritious meals and taking them for regular walks. Oral hygiene is crucial to their well-being, yet it is often overlooked. Poor dental care can lead to bad breath, gum disease, and even serious heart...