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There should be some sort of law against this. Sitting in an office while the sun beats down outside, writing about what fun it is at the seaside. Is this really fair? What about my human rights? I would take my laptop and get down to the shore...
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On the face of it I'm too white and too badly dressed to be writing about the Rudeboy subculture, but let's look at it as part of a process of personal growth. I've certainly learnt a few things in the execution of my duties on this one. For...
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I know “Girl Power” is a bit 1990s Spice Girls, but I'm a child of my time, and the phrase really hits the nail on the head when it comes to describing this show at Kult, Singapore, so I'm going to run with it. Girls of the Underworld – the...
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Ignored, stepped over, or worse, a city's homeless population is more than an inconvenience to artist Andres Serrano. The American photographer first photographed the homeless of New York 25 years ago for his Nomad series, and has returned to the...
Journal
“Got any swaps?”. Playgrounds up and down the country are reverberating to that phrase now that the FIFA World Cup 2014 is underway, and Panini sticker books are quickly filling up with the famous faces and star names of the teams looking to...
Journal
Music is one of the integral parts of the Brazilian identity, to such an extent that any thoughts of the country, its culture, people and places comes with a mental samba soundtrack. From the overtly musical Carnival, to the dancing feet of its...
Journal
Will Brazil be ready in time for the World Cup? It's going to go down to the wire, as contractors rush to finish stadia and infrastructure improvements in time for the imminent football carnival. Things were a lot less frantic when Brasília, one of...
Journal
I don't need to tell the internet that in terms of endearing images, you can't go wrong with a cat. The one at the start of fashion brand D.Efect is a particularly beautiful one, and it takes a moment to realise that what makes it so special is...
The Edit
What's the first rule of the London Underground? Do not make eye contact. So it takes a brave soul to go around taking pictures of passengers. Judging by the work of Bob Mazzer though, there were a lot fewer rules on the Tube in the 1980s full stop....
Art & Culture
Politicians never tire of telling us that we aren't building enough houses in the UK, but maybe developers shouldn't be too hasty to break ground on a rash of new estates before taking a look at what's happening to our neighbours in the Republic of...
Lifestyle
All those childhood hours playing football. All that wasted energy! Sure, I enjoyed myself, but sadly nothing of any tangible good came of it. Now the next generation of would-be Messis and Ronaldos can channel their youthful exuberance into...
Journal
A welfare project in Holland is bringing together disadvantaged workers and industry leading product designers in an effort to craft a range of objects combining aesthetic appeal with a social conscience. Social label is the brainchild of Studio...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...