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Melbourne
Australia's first animated neon sign, Abbotsford's Skipping Girl has held a place in the hearts of Melburnians since the 1930s (albeit in different guises); a new café-restaurant in its shadow aims to win equal affection. Known locally...
Sydney
"Our mission is to redefine tea." Say Sydney's The Rabbit Hole. I don't know about the tea, but by calling on designer Matt Woods, they've successfully reinvented the teashop ... there is nothing quaint about this incredible, stylised...
Barcelona
Forgive me the hackneyed banality but: there's a real buzz about Barcelona at the moment. Not a humming drone, but the sort of audible crackling that electricity in its rawest form emits. Forgive me the hackneyed metaphors. Thing is, right now...
Journal
The journey northbound along Lake Geneva has stupefying views of the Swiss countryside; the Alps in the distance a humbling site. I'm on my way to Lausanne — just forty minutes from cosmopolitan Geneva by train. Please forgive my ignorance,...
Barcelona
In what they say was a chance meeting of minds, Nicolas Rossi, Jean-Antoine Palagos and Marc Miró's shared passion for all things fashion, photography and style has resulted in a project so effortlessly assembled that it belies the concept of...
Melbourne
Bub and Bob, Mario and Luigi, fish and chips, burger and fries. 8Bit is chock full of such classic pairings, bringing a retro gaming angle to a good old-fashioned “western” fast food outlet in the traditionally Vietnamese suburb of...
Singapore
Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum is the place to visit to find out more about the country's diverse cultural history, and it's also a great place to eat now that Privé Singapore has opened the doors on its third outlet. As well as...
Paris
Given France's strong historical enthusiasm for cycling as both a sport and a pastime, it's a surprise to hear that Steel Cyclewear & Coffeeshop is the first of its kind in Paris. Part equipment boutique, part social hub, it's the sort of place that...
Sydney
There's even more of the award-winning Devon Café to enjoy with the opening of a new premises on Danks Street. Devon can proudly claim to be the Sydney Morning Herald's Best Food Café,and Zach Tan and his team aren't resting on their laurels at...
London
It seems that reports of the death of print media have been very much exaggerated. Mainstream glossy magazines may not sell in the numbers that they used to, but there's a thriving market for niche publications of the kind you'll find at Kioskafé...
Rotterdam
Everyone has been to Amsterdam in their youth - been there, done that, and bought the dodgy t-shirt. It's a great city, but no matter how culturally enlightening one's experience might have been, no matter how many museums and galleries visited,...
Amsterdam
How could you not enjoy a visit to Toki with that infectious smiley logo pressing its grinning face to the window? The branding at this Jordaan hangout is by neighbouring creative studio HarrimanSteel BV, and across both the fit-out and products...
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
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...
Dispatches
Selecting the appropriate furniture is crucial while redesigning your living space. Modular sofas are a standout alternative due to their sophistication and adaptability among the numerous choices offered. These valuable pieces provide style and...
Dispatches
Roll up, roll up, we're doing a 'Call for Entries', for the A' Design Award. What is the A' Design Award you may wonder? The A' Design Award is a competition for designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies looking to garner the attention of...
Dispatches
Pet owners strive to ensure the health and well-being of their furry companions. When pets fall ill, the choice of treatment becomes crucial. Traditionally, chemical medicines have been the go-to solution for various pet ailments. However,...