Journal
It’s a curse of the digital age, or at least our digital age - frantic over-sharing of Barcelona’s street art or naughty afternoons downing Belgian beers in Antwerp. Social media has almost definitely lightened the wallets of pretty much...
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Italy, the home of the Renaissance. The names of the cities alone are enough to send the imagination off on a journey through antiquated art history. The canal-side palazzos of Venice, slowly crumbling into the water, and the throng of tourists...
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Move over Grünnerløkken, there's a new kid in town. The renowned alternative and arts district in Oslo, a long-time favourite enclave full of hipster cafés, microbreweries and artisanal shops, has got some serious competition in the form of...
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From Cork to Dublin; Ardmore, Dungarvan, Glendalough and more in between. Four days navigating the South East Coast of Ireland - taking in Michelin-starred dining, luxury, tradition, culture, partying ... There's more to Ireland than its compact...
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It’s the Pacific, the Pacific and 80,000 miles of twined steel cable, painted red beside “the consequences of jumping from this bridge are tragic and fatal.” Below I watch the black shine of a seal swimming into the San Francisco Bay. I...
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Let’s be straight with one another, let’s get this over with. I don’t like you and you don’t like me. I think you’re brash, wealth-obsessed, full of losers and. Well. Just plain ugly. You think I’m a bum. Rest assured I’m only here...
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I’ve been between places. Interstates. Truck stops. Athens, Ohio. Flagstaff, Arizona. The odd-numbered Interstates run north-south, evens are east-west. These are the modern day survival skills for road pilgrims on the tarmac. I’ve been all over...
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Documentary project postponed for twelve months, London home rented, Julian Sayarer - former world record holder of circumnavigation by bike, author of Life Cycles and devout consumerism antagonist - finds himself at a loose end in New York. A some...
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Holidays don't seem to get any cheaper, do they? Despite the emergence of budget airlines, rising fuel prices and unfavourable exchange rates really put a dent in the finances when it comes to those precious escapes from the daily grind. But one...
Journal
Devin Swanson loves his job, and who can blame him? At 21 years old, he's already been to the ends of the Earth and back in his time as a First Class flight attendant for premium airline Lufthansa. These days there are so many airlines to choose...
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With its pristine beaches, sprawling Downtown and pulsating Latino vibe, it's fair to say that Miami has come a long way since its early days as a mosquito infested mangrove swamp. The second largest American city with a Spanish-speaking majority,...
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Hotels are not what they used to be, and that's a blessing. The rise of the independent boutique hotel has had a marked impact on even the largest and most established multinational groups, who now embrace individuality and the individual as...
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....
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,...