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If you’re staying in Siem Reap this Autumn, take some time away from temple-touring to visit Blake’s beautiful contemporary sculpture exhibition, ‘Fragments’, and support a worthwhile Cambodian cause at the same time.
The pioneering Arts Lounge at the Hôtel de la Paix in Siem Riep, Cambodia (right) will play host to an exhibition by renowned sculptor [...]
OKTOBERFEST
When? 18 September–4 October 2010
Where? Munich, Germany
What? Oktoberfest is a centuries-old tent-crawl with more beer, more Bavarians and more brass bands than you can shake a bratwurst at.
Style Brew ha ha
Setting Bavarian beer tents
Event highlight? There may be a gazillion types of beer here, but we get at least as excited about the strange and [...]
This summer, we jumped in our pink Cadillac and hit the road. As we indicated a few months back, our Stateside voyage across to the last frontier was a hotel hunt of epic proportions and turned in some treasure…
We couldn’t believe our luck when we stumbled upon Dunton Hot Springs (left), a one-time ghost town, [...]
SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL
When? 17–25 September
Where? San Sebastián, Spain
What? Cannes’ cooler, smaller counterpart, the San Sebastián Film Festival is a perfect blend of arthouse and Hollywood, set in a beautiful sandy bay that is also home to some of Spain’s best food and wine.
Style Lights, camera, tapas
Setting Elegant Basque bay
Event highlights The Donostia [...]
Foodie movie fans will be descending on Spain’s Michelin-studded San Sebastián’s later this month for its annual film festival. Where will they stay? At film-star-themed Astoria7 on the city’s shores, of course…
Style Film-star fabulous
Setting Foodie-friendly San Sebastián
Why this week? The sun is still shining over in Spain, plus you never need an excuse for a [...]
To play us out of the summer, our TuneSmith, Rob Wood, selects the sounds of September. This month: dad-friendly dance and the awe-inspiring Terry Callier…
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
We Can’t Fly by Aeroplane
When? You aren’t on the guest list any more
Why? This is the only licence to dance you need
Upon reaching a certain age, [...]
Today, a brief tale of David and Goliath, this battle taking place within the web-wide travel industry at last night’s Condé Nast Traveller Readers Travel Awards, held at the very grand and grown-up Royal Institution of Great Britain. Mr & Mrs Smith were up for Best Travel Website.
After a couple of drinks, Mrs Smith and [...]
With sunshine making a last-gasp summer appearance and the Ibiza closing parties calling, here’s some last-minute-getaway wardrobe inspiration…
Silk-georgette kaftan, £200, Tallulah & Hope
Fab up your late-summer look with one easy piece: this dreamy Liberty print sheer kaftan dress will take you from beach to bar to boutique hotel quicker than you can [...]
