The Pursuits Of Philomena Schurer Merckoll.
German-Norwegian, London-raised and now firmly Cairene: Philomena Schurer Merckoll on falling for a city of 23 million, one faded building at a time.
On Houses Weligama.
A trio of Swahili-inspired villas on Sri Lanka’s south coast capture the spirit of the trade winds.
Riad UP.
Riad UP turns twenty this year, unchanged in a city that rarely sits still.
Fort Bazaar.
Arches from the Dutch, a courtyard from the Moors, tiles from the British: this boutique bolthole carries the soul of Galle Fort into the 21st century.
Adigar’s Manor.
A 200-year-old manor house near Kandy, written into the destiny of Sri Lanka, lives on as a storied boutique hotel.
Soho House Istanbul.
A sanctuary of olive trees, hushed courtyards and low-lit bars, Soho House Istanbul is a world unto itself.
Unfound Door.
Sixteen rooms, a frescoed staircase and a century of Tbilisi’s cosmopolitan glamour, worn like it never left.
Trebartha East-The Roundhouse.
Crowning a hill in Sri Lanka’s cinnamon country, this sculptural hotel pairs sustainable design with next-level service and sweeping valley views.
The Fort Printers.
At the centre of Galle Fort, this 18th-century mansion has worn many hats before landing as a 10-room hotel, rich in history, character and cool.
Halcyon Mawella.
This 10-room hideaway brings barefoot luxury to the dazzling sands of Mawella Beach.