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Dispatches
With studies suggesting that travel can improve your phycological and physical wellbeing, packing a suitcase and boarding a plane to a new destination is no longer solely an exciting thing to do, it's beneficial and educational; a way to gain new...
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To put it mildly, 2020 hasn't started off the way we would have liked. We could never have imagined such a time of crisis, and travel bans are implemented almost worldwide. But we must look on the bright side, this will blow over. Eventually....
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As anyone who’s invested in a holiday let will tell you, when bookings are coming in, it can be a very profitable source of income. But, however much it raises each year, there’s probably a little more that can be generated by making some fairly...
Design
Hate to break it to you, but it's that time of the year again. Depending on where you live, the Christmas carols may have already kicked into overdrive. This means if you need to retain any sense of sanity, you'll be looking for a two month hiatus...
Publications
Featuring 50 influential buildings from across Melbourne's varied architectural landscape, the Concrete Melbourne Map by Blue Crow Media is a fine resource for those interested in brutalist and modernist architecture across the city and its...
Journal
Cleo Klapholz is a “29-year-old Antwerp-born Jewish girl” whose spare time is packed with creative pursuits including running UNQWomen, a project that sells customised gift boxes for women, and organising ProseccoPong, which takes that infamous...
Publications
Uninspired by the monotony of metal and glass curtain walls, 1960s Montreal saw architects look toward something that would enable more expression, and the concrete boom was born. Adding this liquid stone, and in turn extra body and volume to their...
Publications
Driven forward by the financial might General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler—The United States's largest automobile manufacturers, collectively known as the Big Three—architecture flourished in the 20th century for Detroit, with some of the world's...
Journal
Sonny Crockett, Tony Montana, and pastel hues might define it, but there are a lot of places in Miami that has deep cultural depths that can surprise even repeat visitors. A rich tapestry of culture, art, and music coupled with a rousing nightlife...
Dispatches
“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour,” so wrote William Cowper in his 1785 poem, The Task, thus giving way to a phrase that would affix itself firmly to the modern lexicon. Of course he was wrong, for spontaneity is...
Publications
“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” André Gide. From the quote that lies on the front inside of the book's partial dust jacket, you know that this is a project about pushing...
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The occult has enchanted humankind for eons. There’s something in every one of us that is drawn to the mysterious and magical; to stories of spectral visions and strange unexplained phenomena. We can’t help but thrill at the tales of ghosts and...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...