Marion Hume | March 11th, 2010
Mohammed Bouskri has been guiding people through the maze that is the walled Medina old town of Marrakech for thirty years. Over that time Presidents Nixon, Carter, Bush Sr. and Reagan have availed themselves of his brilliance as have Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Sean Connery.
He’ll meet you at your riad (courtyard hotel) although he¹d [...]
Africa, Get Yourself A Guide, Marrakech, Miscellaneous
Karen Walker | February 27th, 2010
When you’re in Japan, eat Japanese and only Japanese. And for the real deal the best place I’ve ever been in Japan is Toufuya Ukai. Traditional private dining rooms all open up onto beautiful gardens that are quite magical to walk through before and after dinner. It’s a sensational place for lunch or [...]
Asia, Japan, Slideshows, Tokyo, Where to Eat if Someone Else is Paying
Marion Hume | February 5th, 2010
Ok, you can download a city guide on your iPod, pick up one in a swanky colour by Wallpaper* or one of those (rather fab and so handy) pocket sized fold-up Luxe guides. But nothing beats a real, human guide.
Guided tours used to be judged the opposite of stylish; a long hangover perhaps from the [...]
Europe, Get Yourself A Guide, London, Miscellaneous, United Kingdom
Karen Walker | January 18th, 2010
Dinner at The London is special but ramp it up a level and experience The Chef’s Table. 8 guests right slap bang in the middle of the kitchen with 12 courses of the most sensational food and with wonderful accompanying wines. There’s nothing on the menu you’ll ever had made at home, that’s for sure. [...]
Americas, New York, United States, Where to Eat if Someone Else is Paying
Jamie McLellan | May 16th, 2009
Being a product designer sees me spending significant amounts of time in Guangdong province, southern China, where a huge percentage of the worlds stuff is made. It’s a busy place, ever changing, ever growing and spending time here certainly shapes my opinions as a designer and as a consumer. A plus side to the factory [...]
Asia, China, Miscellaneous, Slideshows
Murray Bevan | February 25th, 2009
Any film buff will tell you that the Griffith Park Observatory has appeared in more movies than most modern-day stars.
From when it was first used in a James Dean-led film, to the recent ‘Yes Man’ film starring Jim Carrey, the observatory building and grounds are a landmark in Los Angeles culture.
Unfortunately the day we checked [...]
California, Los Angeles, Miscellaneous, United Kingdom, United States
Guest Contributor | February 11th, 2009
I grew up in the LA. I went to all the clubs and the Hollywood spots and beaches well before I could legally drive. So, it’s hard to have a new experience whenever I visit. I don’t see the novelty of palm tress and paparazzi, of shopping and freeways. I see a place recycled over [...]
California, Los Angeles, Miscellaneous, Slideshows, United States
Deana Bianco | November 2nd, 2008
The northwest was the last section of the U.S. I had yet to discover. Recently, my boyfriend and I took a long weekend to journey through Idaho and Montana. We coasted into the small town of Coeur d’Alene, located on a lake in Northern Idaho and walked lakeside while the sun set and [...]
Americas, Idaho, Miscellaneous, Montana, Slideshows, United States
Murray Bevan | September 30th, 2008
I rediscovered my romantic side a few months ago and decided it was time to take a break with my girlfriend up north for a bit of R&R.
Kourawhero Lodge is a tranquil and rather expansive location that completely takes you away from the city life, a perfect 40-50mins drive north of Auckland.
Our stay was only [...]
Miscellaneous, New Zealand, Oceania, Slideshows