Eating Out
German born, Stockholm-based artist Carsten Höller opened his austere restaurant concept Brutalisten just over 12 months ago, the bricks and mortar premises following a successful stint of pop-ups in cities including Los Angeles and here in...
Hotels
It's fair to say that Best Western doesn't conjure the most evocative of images. While the name Hilton may retain a certain cachet regardless of how mundane the property and its location may be, the big BW has a kind of Holiday Inn feel about it....
Hotels
Housed within a monumental 1930s warehouse—originally designed by Swedish architect Sigurd Lewerentz for Philips—Blique by Nobis is a new 249-room urban hotel that doubles as a natural nucleus for both local and travelling...
Hotels
With a name inspired by the travelling lifestyle of 1930s America, Hobo is a place where urbanism and modern design meets a love of local flavour. More than just a hotel, Hobo is a real experience; where new adventure lies just around the...
Hotels
At Six, a place where contemporary art meets design; a place to sleep, dine, mingle and be surprised. Located within a high-rise Brutalist building on Stockholm’s Brunkebergstorg Square, the 343 room property is the city’s latest social hub; and...
Hotels
There's precious little that hasn't been written about hip hostel brand, and resounding Millennial favourite, Generator — the culture-forward, budget conscious European hostel chain has been multiplying furiously over recent years, and it's onto a...
Shopping
We always think about the negative impact that the digital age has had on the physical retail world, its positives rarely celebrated. Sure, there's little to shout about when long-established sellers are forced out of business by the minimal...
Eating Out
Founded by pals Martin Stensö, Johan Edvardsson and Jon Åström Gröndahl in 2010, Woodstockholm is a design agency/furniture producer that puts an innovative spin on the Scandi traditions of craftsmanship, high quality materials and durability;...
Eating Out
From sausage factory to tax office, there have been some pretty unappetising businesses at this premises in the Södermalm neighbourhood of Stockholm. The latter's legacy was a maze of corridors and low-ceilinged offices, so designer Richard...
Eating Out
Swedish restaurant Oaxen Krog began life in 1994 when Magnus Ek and Agneta Green rented a property on Stockholm's archipelago. It was a modest operation with a handful of staff, but the venue's reputation quickly grew and it was soon finding its way...
Eating Out
Finefood Kärlek & Mat (Love & Food – although presumably only the food part is on the menu) is a café in Stockholm designed to be as comfortable serving breakfast pastries as it is servicing the lunch trade and even serving a beer or two in the...
Hotels
It was a fortunate group of girls that wandered from third period history to fourth period maths along the corridors of this Art Nouveau treasure in Stockholm, although it would be understandable if they didn't fully appreciated it at the time. Most...
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
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...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...