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Rome
Like a fine Italian dolce, Rome is a seductive mix of elegance, sophistication and indulgence. One of the oldest cities in Europe, the eternal city oozes history; home to the Roman Empire's largest amphitheatre, an abundance of monuments, fountains,...
The Edit
Food has long been influencing design – one only has to remember Brizilian bombshell Carmen Miranda's fruit-basket headgear in the 1940s for one of the less subtle examples – but in more recent times the extent to which the edible is an...
Tuscany
How many times have you heard "X is the new Tuscany"? Too many, that's for sure. And why? What's wrong with the old Tuscany? "Too many Brits/Americans/Germans (delete where appropriate)", "been there, done that", "too touristy" they say. Well,...
Rome
With a name like Kook, you'd imagine a restaurant to be pretty crazy, not all the way out there like Batshit, but certainly unusual. And you'd be right, although in the case of this new Roman restaurant, the vibe is a lot classier than one might...
Publications
Roberto Schena isn't a man who likes to rush things, especially travel. No 150mph autobahns for this photographer. In fact, it took Schena three years to cover a 13 kilometre stretch of road for his latest collection SP 67, La Strada Della...
Bormio
The Italian Alpine town of Bormio has been attracting visitors for centuries thanks to its revitalising hot springs, magnificent scenery and good skiing, and there is now another reason to add to the list – the Eden Hotel. A modern eco-friendly...
Journal
The popularity of all things Scandinavian just keeps growing; first they came with their furniture, then their gloomy but gripping detective series, and now their food is making the journey to mainland Europe at brasserie Björk (no relation to the...
Venice
Where would we be without Venice, that elegantly wasted relic, sinking beautifully under the weight of its own architectural history? We'd certainly be a few Shakespeare plays worse off, and a few famous romantic liaisons lighter. Perhaps the iconic...
Bagnoregio
Had it with the Hilton? Sick of the Sofitel? Then read on, because Domus Civita, or town house, is the perfect place to stay if you like your hotel with a lot more history. In fact, this place has got history seeped in every porous volcanic stone of...
Siena
Italy is full of old things, and it's full of beautiful places, but there can't be many older or more beautiful places to stay than the medieval Hotel Monteverdi. Set in the Tuscan hills between Rome and Florence, the village of Castiglioncello...
Sicily
"I was looking for a small house in the area and found this place the very first day. I fell in love with it and decided to invest every drop of my energy into it", proclaims Guido Alessandro - owner of Monaci delle Terre Nere, a new Sicilian...
Journal
Rome, 2010, and Wu Tang are on their Reunited in Full Force tour, and with all notable Clan members onboard - bar the obvious omission of their most wild son (gone, but never forgotten by the remaining members) - this is big news for fans who've...
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
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...