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The Edit
The clocks have sprung forward an hour and the sun has begun shining that little brighter, Barcelona has been catapulted into spring — and is celebrating with the fifth edition of popular electronic-minded music and street food festival,...
Barcelona
Behind the imposing façades of the Eixample district lies a well kept secret: Casa Mathilda. One of the new bed and breakfast boutique hotels that have recently popped up in the Catalan capital, Casa Mathilda offers a welcoming, homely stay in the...
Barcelona
For many people, Barcelona is synonymous with the architecture of one Antoni Gaudí. Turn-of-the-century modernist masterpieces fill the Eixample district, and the buildings still attract thousands of visitors a year; some on the tourist trail,...
Journal
I immediately knew I’d like Marwa Preston when she suggested hotel Casa Bonay for our first get together. Sitting down over a flat white we spoke of our ‘former lives’ in the corporate world, our interest in travel, meeting new people,...
Journal
17 years in, Barcelona-based creative symposium OFFF is still poking its public for new responses. Big-hitting design talent from Neville Brody (he who shaped the ‘80s alt-aesthetic) to naked studio man Stefan Sagmeister and hundreds in between...
Barcelona
The familiar setting of a Spanish village is the inspiration behind the new restaurant venture from the design team behind hits like the Adrià brothers' Tickets and Pakta, El Equipo Creativo: bienvenidos a Bellavista del Jardín del Norte....
Fashion
This post has been produced in collaboration with North Sails, all opinions remain those of We Heart. Founded by Lowell North 1, an American sailor who took gold at Mexico City's 1968 Olympic Games 2, North Sails was founded just over a decade...
Barcelona
Bringing fine Italian dining to a city fiercely proud of its own culinary triumphs may seem a fools errand, but Cecconi’s — which joins Dirty Burger Chicken Shop as part of the Soho House takeover in this corner of Barcelona — proves itself as...
Barcelona
Two members' bars; Cowshed spa; rooftop terrace complete with heated pool; gym; soon to be opened speakeasy bar; private cinema; and 57 guest rooms ... Soho House Barcelona has a lot going on. All this could have just been another cool import,...
Sitges
You'll find the coastal town of Sitges just a short drive or train ride from Barcelona's city centre, yet (especially in the summer) it can feel a million miles away; with its numerous beaches, sweeping promenade, and historical sites. Renowned for...
Dispatches
Europe is in the midst of a revival for all things opulent, with terms like Baroque and Renaissance dominating headlines in the fashion press. And nowhere is this nostalgic opulence more keenly felt than in the continent’s most resplendent hotels,...
Barcelona
With a portfolio of 23 properties across the word’s most inspiring cities and renowned designers on speed-dial, Room Mate Hotels (founded by former Olympian Enrique 'Kike' Sarasola) has become synonymous with affordable luxury; striving to give...
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
If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
Dispatches
Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...
Dispatches
The fascinating art of psychic reading has captivated audiences for centuries. Psychics have an innate sense of otherworldly elements. Their skill rests in providing expert insights and understanding of complex material. Professional psychic...
Dispatches
A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and choosing the right mattress plays a critical role in ensuring quality rest. Many traditional mattresses contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, which can cause irritation and potential...