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Frankfurt
Of all the design and hospitality projects that find their way to We Heart HQ, Disneyland and Liberace are seldom cited as influences. Scratch that: never before cited as influences. But then Frankfurt's Old Sachsenhausen neighbourhood, and its new...
Interiors
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra hasn’t been without recent troubles; a well known caravan stop for those passing over the Syrian Desert in the early second millennium BC, the site now sits as monumental ruins under constant threat from...
The Edit
It's such a part of US entertainment history that American's usually look at people like they've got two heads when they break the news that they've never seen Gilligan's Island. Honestly, can you remember a single stateside series that hasn't...
Berlin
We've all been to a gig venue that was so small it was "like someone's living room". What if it was? Not actually someone's living room, the neighbours may be aghast at that proposition - especially given some of the shit I go to see live - but...
Interiors
Offering the perfect Christmas gift for those with a warped sense of humour, Angela Rossi's Beat Up Creations is creating tableware that will have Auntie Mabel choking on her festive turkey. A self-taught artist, Rossi's central premise is...
Journal
Armed with hundreds of paper stickers, corrugated Marios and holographic Luigis, artist/designer Camille Walala transformed Spitalfields' The Breakfast Club into a kitsch-laden Mario Wonderland. Celebrating the launch of Paper Mario: Sticker Star on...
The Edit
The windswept seaside resort of Blackpool wears many hats. The Kiss Me Quick variety of saucy postcards. Cowboy Stetsons of the hen party gaggle. Granddad's knotted hanky as he sits cooking in his deckchair. The cheap foreign package holiday has...
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...