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The Edit
Everyone loves to have a pop at America, and Norwegian artist Gardar Eide Einarsson is no exception. He's better qualified than most foreigners to weigh in on the shortcomings of the self-styled “Greatest Country on Earth”, however, having...
Dispatches
In a stark reminder of how sad the human race is, a hitchhiking robot — whose travels were entirely dependent upon the kindness of people — has painfully discovered that people are pretty fucked up. A quick watch of the video below, in which...
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The U.S. National Archives have just made a bunch of photographs of Vice President Cheney in the aftermath of 9/11 available on their Flickr feed. They show Dick kicking back in his office, watching news footage of the attacks on a telly set that's...
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Summer is here! The sun is out, the shorts are on, and there's a sizzle in the air. Summer means only two things — holidays and barbecues — and We Heart has teamed up with Marriott Resorts to bring you the best of both. Join us on a virtual...
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If you survived the stampede of Black Friday, you're probably looking forward to the holidays and a chance to unwind. Christmas is a time for family – wouldn't it be great to spend some time together away from the craziness of the city? Somewhere...
Bentonville
We want some of what Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson had for breakfast back in 2000 when the first 21c Museum Hotel was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Such has been the success of the venture that this Arkansas venue is the third incarnation of a...
The Edit
To be honest, the photographic career of Dennis Hopper had hitherto completely passed us by. We knew him as the poppers-huffing* lunatic of Blue Velvet, the bomb-planting lunatic of Speed, and, yes, the camera-wielding lunatic of Apocalypse Now,...
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When, at age 14, you are enticing birds onto your property with your own hand-built houses and performing your own taxidermy, there's probably only three likely paths your professional life will take. Multi-faceted artist, taxidermist or serial...
Journal
Photographer Lucas Foglia had an unconventional upbringing. While the world was throwing up malls, sending up defence satellites and lapping up consumer technology in the 80s, his home was a Long Island farm, just 30 miles from the Gordon Geckos of...
Journal
Apparently some Americans are set to take part in some vote today - god, I wish the media would have kept us informed on this. Anyway, in another classic case of good versus evil, we're all praying (in god we trust) that Mitt doesn't get into power...
The Edit
Photographer Doug Rickard is a champion of the run down and beat up, scouring America for the best of the worst – those places that have fallen on hard times but which still retain a visual interest long after the financial interest has been...
Journal
Georgia artist Michael Murphy's new work is all about how we look at things, in a literal as well as figurative sense. In God We Trust examines the troubling role of the church in American politics, a topic very much in focus as the US electoral...
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...
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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...
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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 Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...
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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 Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...