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San Sebastián
The Hotel Maria Cristina – A Luxury Collection Hotel, has quite a heritage. Built in the Belle Époque, named after and inaugurated by Spain's Queen Consort, host to the annual San Sebastian International Film Festival and the stars that attended;...
Journal
Listening to architect Anna Noguera talk about the previous changes made to her latest project in Girona, Spain, you get the distinct impression that she wasn't very pleased with what has happened to Alemanys 5 in the past. Phrases like...
Journal
Spanish designer Oscar De Castro has honed his craft all over the shop... spending time in Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam and London; working with top studios, designers and clients along the way. He's taken the interesting decision of moving back to...
San Sebastián
I think it probably accurate to say that San Sebastián is not well known for its luxury accommodation, or contemporary hotels. If you said its gastronomy or The International Film Festival then you'd perhaps be closer to the mark. That's why, on...
Girona
Prepare yourself: everything you thought you knew about ice cream means nothing. Even those ridiculously good Italian gelaterie? Forget 'em - waste of time... for Jordi Roca, the youngest of the three brothers behind El Celler de Can Roca (the...
Journal
Situated in a decrepit old shopping arcade, Granada's Afterbang - designed by Serrano + Baquero, the architectural duo of Paloma Baquero Masats and Juan Antonio Serrano García - may not enjoy the most exceptional of surroundings. Shutters, taped up...
Journal
You may think piña coladas and sunburnt Brits before world-class architecture; but Tenerife is an island with considerably more strings to its bow than just Sunday roasts in the sun. With the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes and the Plaza de España's...
Seville
The last time we were in southern Spain's piping-hot capital, J. MAYER H. architects' impressive timber structure was no more than a concrete base and, having been under development for the last 6 years, Seville's locals will no doubt be glad that...
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...