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São Paulo
São Paulo-based architecture and design studio, SuperLimão, have drawn inspiration from Portuguese aesthetic traditions, its evocative use of tiles and embroidery, to realise the latest restaurant for Brazilian Chicken chain,...
São Paulo
Anthony Falco — a former pizza chef at Roberta’s in Bushwick, Brooklyn — has sponsored São Paulo pizza restaurant Bráz Elettrica in a bid to give the locals a place to enjoy the Italian staple in an unpretentious local; kitted out with bona...
The Edit
Brazilians are a passionate people, not afraid to show their bodies or express their sensuality publicly. However, promiscuity, homosexuality, and other non-typical relationships remain in conflict with the conservative values that run through the...
Rio de Janeiro
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow. It is both exact, and inevitable, but intangible and theoretical too; both the day after today and the the abstract notion of where we are going. All of us. Designed by Spanish starchitect Santiago Calatrava, in his...
Dispatches
When watching capoeira dancers spin and arc, locked in a balletic flow, it's impossible not to be carried along with the rhythm and grace of their bodies. The Brazilians have a name for the feeling that such fluid, intuitive movement evokes: ginga....
Journal
“Small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Rush goalie. Two at the back, three in the middle, four up front, one's gone home for his tea. Beans on toast? Possibly, don't quote me on that. Marvellous.” The Fast Show's Ron Manager there,...
Journal
Music is one of the integral parts of the Brazilian identity, to such an extent that any thoughts of the country, its culture, people and places comes with a mental samba soundtrack. From the overtly musical Carnival, to the dancing feet of its...
Journal
Diego Maradona. Say the name. Let it hang in the air. Wait for the reaction – because there will surely be one. The Argentine footballer still polarises opinion more than 15 years after his retirement; some hail him as the greatest player ever,...
São Paulo
And so to the Brazilian megatropolis of São Paulo, where we come upon Bien!, a restaurant offering functional food that claims to be able to beat stress, dodge diabetes, and even spice things up in the bedroom department. The concept comes from...
São Paulo
Although the room layout of this 1910s mansion in São Paulo has been preserved, almost everything else has been redesigned by young architect Felipe Hess to create the We Hostel Design project – a sort of live-in gallery showroom where every...
Journal
If I lived in this apartment, I think I'd wear a lot of linen. I certainly wouldn't wear socks. And I'd squeeze my sockless feet into snakeskin brogues. I'd get a box of toothpicks, definitely toothpicks. And I'd slick my hair back. I might sell...
Brazil
São Paulo's Bar Numero takes its title from its entrance and main focal point – an eye-catching façade made out of a large numeric artwork. Once inside the building, which resembles the entrance of a temple or cave, a narrow and completely...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Borrowing money to fund a trip is generally not smart. But it is an option for those without sufficient funds. You could save to finance your dream trip, but that can take years. Likewise, it might not always be feasible, especially when...
Dispatches
For passionate food enthusiasts, travel isn't just about exploring new landscapes; it's a chance to embark on a delicious adventure! Culinary travel, the art of journeying with taste buds in tow, is booming in popularity. This blog post is your...
Dispatches
When it comes to immersing yourself in the vibrant floral scene of Hong Kong, finding the perfect florist in the city is essential. Whether you're in search of exquisite blooms for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of natural beauty...
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