Lifestyle
Zürich fitness fanatics are getting the full workout at Balboa, a new gymnasium that occupies two floors of a former Credit Suisse canteen; the upper of the two delivering a surprise knockout blow. The sister gym to Erich Züger’s...
Hotels
When restoration of characteristic features from centuries gone by (the listed building's first written reference is clocked as 1291) are merged with sleek and neoteric design, the result can only be a new go-to spot in the old town centre of...
Eating Out
Following a major remodelling at the hands of starchitect Norman Foster, majority shareholder Urs Schwarzenbach lead a march for Zürich's The Dolder Grand to host one of the world's most significant hotel art collections; it is now one of...
Lifestyle
Not Guilty prides itself on whipping up nutritious, healthy food that won't prick the conscience, clog the arteries or make the good workers of Zürich late for their 2pm meeting. In all honesty it's usually the sort of place I'd pass by on the way...
Shopping
N°2 in Zurich. It took me a while to stop sniggering childishly at the name (sad, I know) – you'd have bought the next door property in an ideal world, wouldn't you? - but we got there eventually and we're glad we did, as it means we can tell you...
Hotels
The motto of hotel chain 25Hours is “You know one, you know none”, which we reckon would have Professor Saul Kripke scratching his beard in befuddlement, but thankfully the design philosophy of their latest branch in Zurich West is a lot easier...
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...
Dispatches
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....
Dispatches
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,...