grandmaster flash up on the roof
Few people had more influence on hip hop DJing than the man known as Grandmaster Flash, one of the genre’s most innovate pioneers. Growing up with his music I was naturally excited to hear about his gig in London and looking forward to seeing him in action behind the turntables.
checking in – hotel missoni edinburgh
I recently stayed at the Hotel Missoni Edinburgh. It’s all graphic shapes, colors and forms at the Italian fashion label’s foray into Scottish hospitality. At this hotel, it’s all in the details.
the london discoveries – part 2: t&f slack
Walking through Notting Hill last weekend – and I don’t mean the tourist hell hole that is Portobello Road – I made another unique discovery, a shop combining classic British design with a colourful twist: welcome to T&F Slack Shoemakers.
london’s hotel scene prepares for the olympics
London is a city of all sorts of fabulous events all year round, however, the big event everyone is talking about this year are the 2012 Summer Olympic Games from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
the london discoveries – part 1: squint
I love doing things on foot, I think it’s the best way to discover any particular city. Whether it’s the off-the-tourist-track side streets in Jakarta, Ninh Binh, Tallinn, Havana or Budapest, as long as you keep your mind and eyes open, the effort is rewarded with either meeting someone fascinating, seeing something unique, discovering something new, or all three. Walking around London, a city with well over 25’000 streets, it’s easy to discover exciting things every time you set off.
lovely lunch at andaz liverpool street
With five lounges & bars and another five restaurants to choose from it’s not easy to decide where to dine at andaz Liverpool Street. Choices include a seafood restaurant, a brasserie, Japanese cuisine as well as British fine dining.
new year’s resolutions – 5 great gyms for getting fit in 2012
All those who pack running shoes and yoga pants but rarely use them, raise your hand. Thankfully, this is the internet, so no one has to know your secret. But 2012 is going to be different, right? Here are my top five tried-and-tested in-hotel fitness facilities.