The Art Escape

It is a sunny afternoon as I pass the last bridge before entering the newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam, a kooky hotel that places the spotlight on art and design. The brickwork of the cobblestone streets has just been laid.The hollow sound that my footsteps make follows me to the front door. The reception area is…

LESs is More

With fashion season headlining, the streets are becoming catwalks and New York hotels hangouts for invitees. It is here where we find solace in amongst galleries, diners and boutiques in the Lower East Side (LES). Whilst the property graze has swept the city streets of the LES from character buildings, a few industrial icons have…

The Suite Life

Each of the 25 connecting canal houses that form the Pulitzer Amsterdam hotel is conceived to feel like an intimate pied-à-terre. And inside, a selection of extraordinary suites await. The Antique Collector’s Suite is awash with a glorious collection of antiques, marble finishes, brass oddities and crystal details. By Laura Brown for Etihad Inflight, Aspire…

Three to See

June is the month of festivals, and Glastonbury is the go-to event this summer in the UK. Pack your wellies and head for the hills of Worthy Farm. The mud-ridden glam fest has a brilliant line-up this year including Radiohead, Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran. Words by Laura Brown for What’s On

Sumba Soil

Battle commences during Pasola – a February harvest ritual borne of cultural pride – where horsemen astride Sumbawa ponies clash on rugged flatland and the ground flows red. Yet the spilled blood is said to fertilise the soil, ensuring a good harvest: the true victory for these warriors. Words by Laura Brown for World Traveller…

Shifting Perspectives

Like many young men, Christian von Koenigsegg dreamed of creating his own car. The difference is, he actually did it – at just 22 years old, and than super-sized it in engine power, technique and design. Now the mastermind behind the most powerful electrical motor set-up in production car history, it’s safe to say he’s…

She’s a Lady

Behind a classy wooden door, Ruby’s welcomes with open arms. This cocktail bar is set in the most beautiful canal house in Copenhagen, across from the Parliament’s  grounds. The area where Ruby’s preside today was back in the 17 century known for dive bars where fishermen and farmers spend a little of their hard earned…