Arriving in Kyoto by train, you are greeted with a futuristic structure that is nothing short of spectacular. A glass facade dominates the expansive train station and it is only upon exit that you experience the building’s true enormity. All ... more
Ever since the enchanting era of the British East India Company, Singapore’s identity as a transient port of call for a melange of travellers and merchants has remained strong. But beyond its reputation as little more than an airport hub ... more
In 1981, film director Francis Ford Coppola forged deep into the pine forests of Belize in search of a forgotten paradise that was rumoured to be nestled in the thick foliage in the mountains of Pine Ridge. But when he ... more
Those who are not well acquainted with the charms of El Raval, a gritty neighbourhood in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, will accompany any mention of it with words of warning. But despite the pickpocketing and shady characters that, ... more
There are few things that could be considered more rejuvenating than a week spent at a spa retreat set amongst the glacial glory and pristine landscape of Patagonia. Indigo Patagonia Hotel & Spa is a glorious luxury haven perched at ... more
Beneath the generous shade of a verdant canopy in the heart of Buenos Aires sits a feat of design that provides a sleek home- away-from-home for design-savvy visitors to the enchanting South American city. An eco-friendly urban refuge of a ... more
Nestled in the centre of Mexico City is the guilelessly stylish barrio of Condesa. While its grand Art Deco and Art Nouveau residences were once home to many of the enigmatic stars of Mexican cinema in the 1940s–50s, the neighbourhood ... more
Resting beside a lagoon in an old coconut plantation on the Malaysian island of Langkawi, an ageing banyan tree sits stoically with a temple at its base. In the grounds surrounding this ‘Temple Tree’ are eight renovated colonial villas of ... more