Destinations
Bite-sized chunks of slow, languid exploration
Checking Into Port Hotel: Eastbourne’s Boutique Hotel by the Sea
Not all beachfront hotels are created equal. This gorgeous Victorian terrace house is an interior designer’s dream and features the best local produce from Sussex
Checking Into The Falstaff: Mediaeval Lodging in the Heart of Canterbury
How the best property in town, IMO, rose from a humble coaching inn to a contemporary boutique hotel.
Checking Into Ember Locke: A Cabinet of Curiosities in West London
An indulgent cabinet of curiosities and a home away from home, inspired by Kensington’s bygone “golden era”.
teamLab: Continuous at Tamar Park
White dinosaur eggs by day, glowing ombre against a glittering skyline by night.
Checking Into New Hotel Le Voltaire: Modern Parisian Style in 11ème
Calling all travellers looking for a chic stay to explore more laidback but equally well-preserved parts of the French scene.
Checking Into Moxy Bordeaux: Where Brutalism Meets Pink Playfulness
The original pink hotel makes its mark in an up-and-coming area with historic landmarks.
Day Trip to Lens: An Evolution from Combat to Coal and Culture
Lens has come a long way from its past in the World War I, rising quickly as a mining town that now houses the second Louvre in France.
The Complete Guide to Roubaix: The Textile City of a Thousand Chimneys
Industrial city turned creative hotbed and final stop for an esteemed cycling race, the town of Roubaix has something for everyone.
Warring States Cyberpunk: A Mesmerising Journey To A Future Existing In The Past
The third stop of Kongkee’s solo exhibition lands in Tai Kwun, with selected works from the Asian Art Museum and newly commissioned pieces.
Day Trip to Croix: Home to Villa Cavrois, the Modern Chateau
Wedged between the vibrant Lille and its textile cousin Roubaix, Croix is a quaint, middle-class suburb. It’s also home to the unmissable Villa Cavrois, brazenly modern and clad in yellow.
The Complete Guide to Lille, France: The Capital of Flanders
Lille, the tenth-largest city in France, sits at the crossroads of Paris, London and Brussels, and is a vibrant and dynamic powerhouse that seamlessly integrates its Flemish-inspired architecture with a modern cultural identity.
20+ Auspicious Greetings for Everyone You May Meet During Chinese New Year
Here’s a list of fail-safe greetings that will keep you well-prepared for all the prospective red packets you run into. Wow your friends and family with homophonic sayings for the Year of the Dragon and wishes galore for wealth and health!
15 Auspicious Plants to Decorate Your Home with this Chinese New Year
Of all the Chinese New Year festivities in Hong Kong, I delight the most in visiting flower markets. Discover the most popular auspicious plants to bring you prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.
Checking Into Navana Nature Escape: An Oasis Outside Downtown Pattaya
An underrated place to be, with easy access to downtown Pattaya, a Pinterest-worthy swimming pool, and mango sticky rice for breakfast. What more could you ask for?
Vital Signs at Tai Kwun: Lights Resurrected by Tetra Neon Exchange
A throwback to my favourite exhibition of 2023, Vital Signs, curated by Tetra Neon Exchange to showcase Hong Kong’s vibrant neon heritage.
Checking Into Ana Anan: A Luxury Haven on Jomtien Beach
Sleek and contemporary, we had the most incredible pool villa to ourselves in a secluded corner of Pattaya.
Allez les Bleus: 3 Weeks of Trailing the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France
Twenty teams in forty-eight matches, battling for the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. How do you cope when you’re thrown headfirst into a wild egg chase that was completely unplanned?
Checking Into The Fleming: A Fusion of Maritime History and Modernity
Inspired by the crossroads between East and West, The Fleming pays homage to Hong Kong's maritime heritage with an air of elegance from the 1950s.
Cracking Art at Harbour City: Supersized Animals for Environmental Conservation
Supersized, out-of-place and boldly coloured animal sculptures. What’s not to like about them?
Checking Into The Silveri: MGallery’s First Property in Hong Kong
Looking for somewhere chic to stay during a layover in Hong Kong? Here’s a glimpse of the MGallery property located atop the largest outlet mall in town, surrounded by Lantau Island’s natural scenery.
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