John Craxton in Greece.
Hellenophiles fill the history books from Hadrian to Lord Byron and the Durrells, but few loved Greece as much as the British artist, John Craxton.
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Soho House Rome.
Perched like an eagle’s nest in bohemian San Lorenzo, Soho House Rome stands out from the crowd of Roman hotels.
Caravaggio in Rome.
The Italian capital boasts more than a third of the world’s Caravaggios. Here’s where to find them.
Greta Garbo II.
How the world’s greatest actress became its most notorious recluse. Part two.
Blueberry Nights, Tbilisi.
Tucked into a secret corner of Tbilisi’s Vera neighbourhood lies one of the world’s most cinematic boutique hotels.
Peggy Guggenheim.
The story of the unconventional American heiress who put Venice on the modern art map.
Open House: Kettle’s Yard.
A row of once-dilapidated cottages in Cambridge is now a temple of British modern.
Hotel Nord Pinus, Tangier.
Brimming with bohemian style, the Nord Pinus stands head and shoulders above other Moroccan hotels, much like its position at the highest point of Tangier’s kasbah.
Greta Garbo I.
“Some quirk of Nature and Art created a face, a personality, and an erotic presence unprecedented in history.” Part one.
The Museum.
A roundup of museum visits to inspire your next culture trip, from obscure open houses to the Louvre.
John Stefanidis.
For the London-based designer, an island-hopping tour of Greece turned into a lifelong love for the magic of Patmos.
Open House: Villa Necchi Campiglio.
The tale of Milan’s most cinematic house museum and its architect, Piero Portaluppi.
Spiritual Awakening.
A life-changing eight weeks exploring the rich and ancient culture of Nepal.
Palaces of Rome.
Off the beaten track in Rome, a medley of palaces tells the emotionally charged story of the city.
The Other Italy.
On the extreme southern tip of Italy, Salento is another world where locals and visitors find common ground amid the echoes of a singular history.
Lee Miller.
Model, photographer, surrealist, war correspondent, writer, actress, muse: Lee Miller was many things, in an extraordinary life about to be celebrated by Kate Winslet.
Excavated Beauty.
Gone are the days of the quick stopover to see the Acropolis on the way to Mykonos or Santorini: Athens is a burgeoning centre of art and culture, weaving a tapestry of past, present and future.
Patrick Cox.
In an exclusive interview, the celebrity cobbler turned medicine man, Patrick Cox, takes us on the ultimate trip.
Three Things I Like About Matino.
A few cool things about the off-the-beaten-track town of Matino, Puglia.
Il Convento, Puglia.
The shaded cloister of a 500-year-old monastery in southern Puglia leads to one of the world’s loveliest guesthouses—and a stellar collection of tribal art.
The Other Newcastle.
The industrial beauty two hours north of Sydney is ready for its close up.
Ricardo Bofill.
The Spanish architect used pattern and form to enrich the lived environment, one colourful example just north of Alicante available for holiday rental.
Connie’s Cottage.
Bangkok legends past and present including ‘Silk King’ Jim Thompson are reunited in the verdant grounds of The Siam.
Hotel Pilar, Antwerp.
Perched on one of Antwerp’s coolest corners, this Hemingway-inspired pad is perfect for imbibing the Belgian city’s delights, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts – just reopened across the plaats.
River Of Kings.
The storied banks of the Chao Phraya offer a kaleidoscopic portal to Bangkok’s past, present and future.
Murrurundi To Matino.
A journey of rediscovery from Murrurundi to Matino – via Bangkok, Rome and Athens.
Interview: Eftihia Stefanidi.
After working in the film industry, Greek photographer and creative director Eftihia Stefanidi has gone on to co-create Shila and Mona, two of Athens most cinematic boutique hotels.
The Siam, Bangkok.
Exotic otherworldliness, Art Deco elegance and rock-and-roll style collide on the banks of the Chao Phraya, forming one of the world’s most unique luxury hotels.
The Hoxton, Rome.
The latest outpost of the British hotel brand shakes things up in the Eternal City.
36 Hours in Athens.
Drool over ancient hunks, sample natural wine by the glass in a tiny bar inspired by Donald Judd and marvel at the world’s most beautiful museum. Athens got its groove back—and not since the days of Pericles has it been this cool.