Soho A-Go-Go: Raising the menswear game
London’s Soho. A square mile melting pot restrained by the arteries of Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road, Regent Street and Shaftesbury Avenue; hemmed in by theatreland, Chinatown, Mayfair, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, St James’ Park and Buck House....
Unusual things you can do in Rome that you will love
Unusual things you can do in Rome that you will love - words Alexa Wang Rome is an incredible travel destination that is filled with emotional people, monuments, fantastic restaurants and ancient history. There are countless tours available for those that want to...
British artists who shaped the pop art movement
British artists who shaped the pop art movement - words Al Woods Though pop art is commonly associated with the work of Americans like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, there would be no soup cans or WHAAM!s without the work of a few forward-thinking Brits a whole...
Let the ingredients be the star
Let the ingredients be the star - words Al Woods Okay so you have a dinner to plan. You announced this a month back and now the big day looms. You’ve been busy and haven’t had time to plan it out and now you’re running out of time. You really want to impress your...
Film production as a second career? It’s possible – here’s how
According to recent U.S. government statistics, the typical worker can be expected to change jobs about a dozen times over the course of his or her career. Not all of these job changes are dramatic. If you work for a big organization, there’s a decent chance you’ll...
Buying guide for your new sunglasses
words Al Woods Protecting your eyes from the sun is crucial in maintaining healthy vision. UV light can be detrimental to your eyesight, particularly if you spend too long in its path without the correct protective eyewear. In an ideal world, you should avoid sitting...
Aloft London Excel celebrates Make Music Day with this special night
Aloft London Excel celebrates Make Music Day with this special night - words Al Woods Hotels used to feel like somewhere you laid your hat for the night whilst on a trip. Yes, there was the rarefied luxury end that always stood apart, but for the rest of us a stay was...
5 secrets to being stylish
5 secrets to being stylish - words Al Woods Being stylish is everyone’s goal. Being fashionable is important. Most people ignore that fact and continue holding on to old clothes that they merely wear. Do not be one of those people. You might fail to notice but not...
Holidaying in a remote area: How to make it work
words Alexa Wang Sometimes it’s best to have a holiday that’s more of a break from the normal than a regular trip to a hotel complex or an urban area and by that I mean going remote or rural! There are plenty of choices of remote destinations and ways to get there...
Your New York City survival guide
Welcome to the biggest and what many believe is the best place in the entire country: New York City. Maybe living in the heart of our nation’s fast-moving center of gravity has been a lifelong dream for you, or maybe you’ve come here reluctantly to follow a career...
The rise of the aparthotel: living like a local at Native Bankside
Words: Emily Williams I’m walking down the narrow back alley cobbles of Bankside, the sound of my steps ricocheting between the lofty warehouse walls like a pinball. I turn into a slender lane that meets the River Thames, and catch a glimpse of the ramparts through...
The luxury rooms of Hotel Brunelleschi
The luxury rooms of Hotel Brunelleschi - words Alexa Wang Are you considering planning a romantic stay in the enchanting Florence? Is a room with a view not only a fantasy for you but is it what you have always desired? In Florence you can stay in apartments or rooms...
COMPETITION: Win Bluedot 2019 Tickets
Enter our competition to win a family camping pass to the 2019 bluedot festival! With a line-up for the most discerning of modern music lovers – with headliners New Order, Kraftwerk, Hot Chip – bluedot’s fourth year of festivities under the iconic Lovell Telescope is...
Paella at noon: brunch goes to Spain at Aqua Nueva
I've always been a fan of arbitrary eating. As a child, so loud was the little voice in my head telling me to just put it in your mouth that my mum was forced to restrict my playdough intake. I also sparked a PSCHE lesson on what we should and should not eat...
Bizarre Belgium: the acquired tastes of brews and Bruegel
Words: Lauren Katalinich 'There were 119 public executions on that spot,' our guide says, pointing somewhere to my left. I strain to catch a glimpse of the gory landmark but all I can see is a pristinely manicured public park.On a bench, a couple are quietly reading;...