Lifestyle

The smartphone, in other words soul-destroyer We all know what a smartphone consists of, touchscreen capability, internet access, the endless abundance of apps… all in the name of being in touch with the times – that and keeping people connected. The latter at least is something that I struggle buying into; it takes just a [...]

If you’re like me and are not the most industrious of employees, you’ll probably spend your working day laboriously traipsing through a sea of search engines on a quest to discover the perfect weekend break.  There are endless lists of travel websites that clutter the results of your Google search that completely render your weekend [...]

Arty, avant-garde or plain eccentric, these hotels are sure to offer a memorable hospitality experience with a unique touch: 1. Rough Luxe London UK http://www.roughluxe.co.uk/index.html Can it be “derelict luxury” or “poetic grunge?” – These are some of the first associations that run through mind upon entering this Georgian building in London’s Kings Cross. Either [...]

With the recent airing of the “Inside Rolls-Royce” documentary on Channel 4, our love for a Rolls-Royce grew stronger. Filmed over a landmark six-month period, the documentary captured the dedication and passion that the Roll-Royce workforce puts in. Alex Innes, Rolls-Royce Bespoke Designer was a key character of the show, and we caught up with [...]

Call her a cougar. Or is she more of a yummy mummy? Either way our interpretation of an older woman in light of a young admirer’s charm is such that we find ourselves scoffing at the very idea man and woman can come together regardless of age. I have a simple belief, love is so [...]

Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and ever since relations between the 2 countries has been good as gold. Indeed being an English visitor to Malta feels more like a home from home and how it should be the world over. With its stonking climate and desirable beaches this is a place [...]

Henry Miller once said that, ‘One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things’, and I suppose that he must be right. Transport, in that case, must not actually be a way of getting from A to B, but a way of getting from A to a new way of seeing [...]

First Kiss, a short film about (you guessed it) first kisses, has dominated the Internet for the past couple of weeks. If you haven’t seen it- hats off to you, but I’d heavily recommend it. Here’s the gist of it: the makers of First Kiss have coupled up 20 strangers and told them to kiss [...]

In fashion, we are constantly on the look out for the ‘next big trend’. What will be the item of clothing that Topman and River Island exhausts to the point of tackiness? What will be the colour that East Londoners already have a vintage version of? I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’m not [...]

We love stumbling across new destinations to dine, and the launch of ROKA Mayfair caught our eye. Launching on Monday 17th February 2014, the creator and founder Rainer Becker has created a relaxed, yet elegant place to dine. The location couldn’t be better, situated on North Audley Street in between Bond Street and Marble Arch. [...]