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
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 being stylish can cost you. Being stylish does...
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;...
Our pick of London’s top music festivals this Summer
Our Pick of London’s Top Music Festivals this Summer Festival season is upon us and 2019 looks set to be one of the best years yet, whether you love dance and trance or pop and R’n’B. Plus, with festivals for all music tastes and affordable off-peak tickets available...
63 Up – A real insight into the soul of Britain
Documentaries have become the guilty-pleasures of those hungry for authentic drama in a media world led by superhero distraction. Granted, this is usually reserved for true crime stories in the form of podcasts, tv series’, films and pretty much any form of media the...
3 ways to supplement your income while working as a musician
words Alexa Wang For as long as you can remember, you have loved music. You were the little kid who banged on your mom’s pots and pans, sang along with all of the commercials and wrote angsty songs as a teenager. Now that you are older, you are as passionate about...
How to make your summer holiday go without a hitch
words Al Woods If you are in the process of booking your summer holiday - there’s a lot more to take into consideration than you may at first think! If you don’t do the appropriate planning before you go, you risk wasting a lot of money that you have no doubt worked...
Need a pre-travelling guide? You’re in the right place
Need a pre-travelling guide? You're in the right place - words Alexa Wang For every youngster out there, there is no other thing like travelling to the place you like, eating the food you love and living the life you want. Travelling does not confine only to getting...
Key factors to consider when choosing sportswear
words Al Woods Whether you’re simply looking to update your gym kit or are a fan of wearing activewear for a casual look, finding the right sportswear pieces will ensure a comfortable and stylish finish. To make sure you nail the latest sportswear trends and find the...