Category: Word of Mouth
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Word of Mouth: Edinburgh’s New Classics
[ad_1] In a city steeped in history, innovation also abounds Courtesy of Design Hotels Known for its cobblestoned streets, gothic buildings, steep closes and centuries-old castles, Edinburgh looks like a fairytale. But the Old Town and its charms are just part of this dynamic, ever-evolving city. And while there are plenty of essential, classic places…
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Word of Mouth: Madrid for Design Enthusiasts
[ad_1] Five standout locations in the Spanish city, from the Chamberí neighborhood to La Latina Image by Lucrezia Worthington Madrid has long had a diverse and flourishing art, design and architectural scene. Home to celebrated artists like Francisco Goya, Claudio Coello and Juan Gris, the city has contributed to centuries of artistic advancements. Today, it’s a dynamic melting pot of…
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Word of Mouth: Porto’s Bolhão Neighborhood
[ad_1] From an impeccably designed hotel to the coolest concept store, here are the unmissable stops Image by Lucrezia Worthington Porto is a city respectful of tradition but there is a part of it that steps away from conventional expectations and seeps toward a spectrum of the unique, contemporary and international. The Bolhão neighborhood is…
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Word of Mouth: Art and Culture on the Faroe Islands
[ad_1] Our spectacular return to the small Nordic nation by Austa Somvichian-Clausen The Faroe Islands, a small Nordic nation located in between Iceland and Norway, is a destination at glorious odds with itself. Just a hundred years ago, roads and cars did not exist across its eighteen mountainous islets. Instead, its inhabitants, the Faroese, would…
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Arts and Culture in Memphis, Tennessee – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] As the place Aretha Franklin, Issac Hayes and Al Green called home and one of the formative sites for blues and rock’n’roll, Memphis, Tennessee has history and culture in its veins. It’s no wonder then that the city has an inspiring music, theater and arts scene, comprised of local and international creatives; all of…
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Most Popular – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Every day, we publish articles that cover a breadth of topics all linked by the intention to satisfy, inform and inspire. From artistic festivals to community-minded endeavors, travel guides and more, much of our site’s subject matter mirrors many of our own interests and never-ending curiosity. The following articles are the most visited of this…
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Tel Aviv Drinking and Dining – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] From the historic alleyways of Jaffa leading north all the way up toward Herzliya, Tel Aviv pulses with energy. The sights and aromas in the shuks and cafes reveal influences of cuisines from throughout the region and around the world. (In this global melting pot, even the most popular breakfast dish in the country,…
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Charlotte, North Carolina – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Charlotte is not the state of North Carolina’s capital, but you’d be forgiven for thinking it was. Known as the Queen City (for Queen Charlotte, who it was named after), the southeastern hub’s skyline rises with ever-taller towers each year—a transformation aligned with an explosive growth in population. Real gems worthy of the buzz…
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Many may owe their daydreams of Prince Edward Island to childhood nostalgia pertaining to the Anne of Green Gables novels, or to enchanting images—seen once and never forgotten—of the Maritime province’s lighthouses or rolling farmland. While these wisps of memories might act as motivating factors in planning a visit, it’s worth observing that amidst the…
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Andalusia, Spain – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Anchored by the towns of Seville and Granada, Andalusia extends along Spain’s southern coast and is defined by two historically significant delicacies: sherry and jamón ibérico de bellota, ham from free-range pigs that feed on acorns in the surrounding UNESCO-protected forests. Once you’ve checked off the gateway cities’ main sights like the Alcázar castle…
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NYC’s Governors Island – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Offering some of the most extraordinary views of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River, not to mention serene sunsets and picturesque sailing scenes, Governors Island is a brief ferry ride from South Street’s Battery Maritime Building (and several Brooklyn piers on weekends). Over the last few years, the verdant 172-acre island has transformed from the site…
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Eco-Conscious Dining in Aarhus, Denmark – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen, is known around the globe for its design and culinary scenes (with the latter including Noma, the famed restaurant that’s arguably responsible for putting high-end green gastronomy experiences on the map). But two hours away by train, the charming city of Aarhus has been quietly revolutionizing dining. Just as the…
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Oaxaca de Juárez – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] One of the most important cultural hubs in Mexico, the state of Oaxaca is absolutely brimming with beautiful art and delicious food, and its eponymous capital city sits pretty as its vibrant centerpiece. The problem with visiting Oaxaca de Juárez (just over an hour flight from CDMX) for a relatively short amount of time…
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Wine Bars in Melbourne’s Northside – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] From beloved, dependable classics that have been around for decades to those that opened within the last few months, wine bars abound in Melbourne, Australia. While there are several essentials in the city itself (including the hallowed City Wine Shop), the majority of dynamic wine bars are on the north side—in neighborhoods like Brunswick,…
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Word of Mouth: Marrakech – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Except for a brief two-month period last year, Morocco‘s borders were closed from February 2020 until February 2022. We arrived in Marrakech—the country’s fourth largest and most-visited city—just three days after the country reopened to travelers, and found a place with few tourists, but awash with parties, exhibitions and a visceral vibrancy. The art…