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With summer hotting up down under, it’s outdoor movie season – so we’ve focused on the top 10 best outdoor cinemas in Australia, with hip rooftop screenings, beachside film festivals and open-air park soirees up for grabs. Pack a picnic, take a plus one or even a pooch, and enjoy a romantic evening under the stars. [...]
Yesterday you’ll no doubt have been glued to Mr & Mrs Smith’s Christmas gift guide, on the lookout for stocking stuffers, presents for the menfolk or Mrs, and holiday geegaws to distract the kids with; we merrily obliged with a stylish selection from the good people at cult cosmetics brand Becca, online fashion boutique my-wardrobe.com [...]
This month, TuneSmith’s had his ear to the underground, discovering a mutant Manhattan genre-masher, and tapping his feet along with John Hamm and a blue yeti. He’s always like this in November…
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
Escort by Escort
When? You want a bite of the Big Apple
Why? It’s crooked pop from the NYC underworld
Mutant pop: [...]
As those of us in Blighty prepare to bid farewell to British Summer Time, our TuneSmith Rob Wood selects the sounds to ease the Europeans among us into autumn… Meanwhile, those of you in balmier climes can feel smug about these sexy soundtracks being just the ticket on long, lazy spring evenings too.
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Today’s hotel of the week – the Dylan – claims the coveted spot with hands-down-the-best-reason ever: a Michelin-starred dining boat. Oh yes.
As you may already know, this historic theatre-cum-hospice and former Anouska Hempel temple on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam has an acclaimed restaurant, Vinkeles (not to mention beautifully designed bedrooms, a fleet of Johnny Loco bicycles [...]
Got plans this Saturday? Scrap ‘em? Not got plans? We’ve got some for you. Our expert travel team are pretty special. (Hopefully you already know that.) Now, one of them, the lovely Alex, wants you to go on a London treasure hunt with her this weekend. Why? It’s a charitable event that Alex and her [...]
Many of Australia’s blockbuster art exhibitions kick off from June to October, when the southern winter makes cosy gallery-hopping an ideal date for culture-vultures. So why not time a stylish city break around one of this season’s best art shows? Segueing swiftly from sketch pads to crash pads, Smith (of course) has plenty of boutique [...]
Best afternoon tea in London? Smith bloggers Lucy Fennings and Sarah Jappy brew up a top ten selection of the capital’s tastiest teatime treats
We’re often asked by visiting friends to suggest perfect town ‘n’ country partners for twin-centre stays out of London, so here’s a ready-made mini adventure to whet your wanderlust… From thick-of-it thrills to pastoral perfection, this boutique road trip takes you from the history and bustle of the British capital to the fresh-air charms of [...]
Nothing says Easter like lashings of chocolate, but if you’re entertaining this weekend and want to pull out all the stops, then foil-wrapped eggs just ain’t going to cut it. We’ve hit up one of our favourite Mr & Mrs Smith tastemakers, Aussie celebrity chef Curtis Stone, to share a wicked dessert that’s sure to [...]
