Destinations
Bite-sized chunks of slow, languid exploration
Checking Into Port Hotel: Eastbourneβs Boutique Hotel by the Sea
Not all beachfront hotels are created equal. This gorgeous Victorian terrace house is an interior designerβs dream and features the best local produce from Sussex.
Checking Into The Falstaff: Mediaeval Lodging in the Heart of Canterbury
How the best property in town, IMO, rose from a humble coaching inn to a contemporary boutique hotel.
Checking Into Ember Locke: A Cabinet of Curiosities in West London
An indulgent cabinet of curiosities and a home away from home, inspired by Kensingtonβs bygone βgolden eraβ.
teamLab: Continuous at Tamar Park
White dinosaur eggs by day, glowing ombre against a glittering skyline by night.
Checking Into New Hotel Le Voltaire: Modern Parisian Style in 11Γ¨me
Calling all travellers looking for a chic stay to explore more laidback but equally well-preserved parts of the French scene.
Checking Into Moxy Bordeaux: Where Brutalism Meets Pink Playfulness
The original pink hotel makes its mark in an up-and-coming area with historic landmarks.
Day Trip to Lens: An Evolution from Combat to Coal and Culture
Lens has come a long way from its past in the World War I, rising quickly as a mining town that now houses the second Louvre in France.
The Complete Guide to Roubaix: The Textile City of a Thousand Chimneys
Industrial city turned creative hotbed and final stop for an esteemed cycling race, the town of Roubaix has something for everyone.
Warring States Cyberpunk: A Mesmerising Journey To A Future Existing In The Past
The third stop of Kongkeeβs solo exhibition lands in Tai Kwun, with selected works from the Asian Art Museum and newly commissioned pieces.
The Complete Guide to Lille: The Capital of Flanders
Lille, the tenth-largest city in France, sits at the crossroads of Paris, London and Brussels, and is a vibrant and dynamic powerhouse that seamlessly integrates its Flemish-inspired architecture with a modern cultural identity.
Checking Into Navana Nature Escape: An Oasis Outside Downtown Pattaya
An underrated place to be, with easy access to downtown Pattaya, a Pinterest-worthy swimming pool, and mango sticky rice for breakfast. What more could you ask for?
Vital Signs at Tai Kwun: Lights Resurrected by Tetra Neon Exchange
A throwback to my favourite exhibition of 2023, Vital Signs, curated by Tetra Neon Exchange to showcase Hong Kongβs vibrant neon heritage.
Checking Into Ana Anan: A Luxury Haven on Jomtien Beach
Sleek and contemporary, we had the most incredible pool villa to ourselves in a secluded corner of Pattaya.
Allez les Bleus: 3 Weeks of Trailing the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France
Twenty teams in forty-eight matches, battling for the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. How do you cope when youβre thrown headfirst into a wild egg chase that was completely unplanned?
Checking Into The Fleming: A Fusion of Maritime History and Modernity
Inspired by the crossroads between East and West, The Fleming pays homage to Hong Kong's maritime heritage with an air of elegance from the 1950s.
Cracking Art at Harbour City: Supersized Animals for Environmental Conservation
Supersized, out-of-place and boldly coloured animal sculptures. Whatβs not to like about them?
Checking Into The Silveri: MGalleryβs First Property in Hong Kong
Looking for somewhere chic to stay during a layover in Hong Kong? Hereβs a glimpse of the MGallery property located atop the largest outlet mall in town, surrounded by Lantau Islandβs natural scenery.
Checking Into COCOON: A Hidden Sanctuary on the Outskirts of Bangkok
Looking for a brief respite from all the clamour and confusion of Bangkok? Itβs high time to get a bungalow at a hidden sanctuary on the outskirts of town.
Day Trip to Chatuchak Weekend Market: The Frenetic Hum that Enraptures Locals and Tourists
Bangkokβs top shopping destination is impressive and also overwhelming at times. Hereβs everything you need to know to plan a full day at Chatuchak, plus my favourite picks from visiting the market over the years.
Checking Into HOMM Sukhumvit34 Bangkok: A Home Away From Home
βHome is a feeling, not a place.β Who knew that a boutique hotel tucked away in one of Bangkokβs most busy districts would boast a private onsen experience and a tranquil pool?
βHold company with yourself so sacred that even when you are alone, you are whole.β
β AVA