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Navigating London’s private clubs

Private clubs are all the rage in London. We’re not talking about Sherlock Holmes-style clubs characterised by leather wing chairs and men in three-piece suits, either. These clubs attract London’s young elite looking for a place to chat with like-minded folk, imbibe the cocktail du…
Kyle Coleman
January 18, 2016

Düsseldorf shopping: From avant-garde to high-end fashion

With its wealth of quirky stores and exclusive boutiques, Düsseldorf attracts shoppers from all over Western Germany and beyond. Whether you’re looking for designer-label fashion, antiques or a flea market bargain, here are some of the best places to go browsing. The “Kö” If you’re…
Kyle Coleman
January 11, 2016

Discover art nouveau in Brussels

Indulge yourself in the Belgian art and architecture and discover Brussels Art Nouveau heritage. In the late 19th century, the Art Nouveau culture was the answer to the academic art produced throughout the previous decades. Art Nouveau, or Modern Art or Jugendstil, was more than…
Kyle Coleman
December 30, 2015

Frankfurt apple wine: Where to enjoy a local speciality

It’s not all about the wurst (sausage) and beer in Germany. Each region has its own character, dialect and of course, special dishes. Here’s one facet of Frankfurt’s cuisine you won’t want to miss (and hardly could). What is apple wine? Much like the French…
Kyle Coleman
December 28, 2015

What to wear when visiting Istanbul mosques

Istanbul’s Ottoman-era mosques draw millions of visitors every year. From Süleymaniye Mosque’s grandeur to Rüstem Pasha Mosque’s colourful tiles, the mosques are a splendid part of the city and everyone – Muslim or not – is permitted to enter. It’s understandable to feel anxiety about…
Kyle Coleman
November 2, 2015

Paris beyond the Louvre: Small museums you can’t miss

Paris established itself long ago as one of the world’s premier destinations for fine art. But there’s more to the city’s dynamic art scene than the Louvre and da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”. Why not skip the queues and experience the French’s capital’s many smaller museums, which…
Kyle Coleman
October 28, 2015

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