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Hotel San Cristobal: A beautiful, blissful resort in Baja, Mexico

Even before we arrived, I knew that Hotel San Cristobal was going to be great. This was based on my experience of other hotels from this group, Bunkhouse, ...
On 17th June 2019 / By Nina
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Stockholm: A weekend guide to Sweden’s stylish, magical capital

I adore Stockholm – the fairytale spires, the great design, the Swedish comfort food and fika culture, and all those stylish Swedes! It’s the perfect city break for ...
On 9th April 2019 / By Nina
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Iceland: Off the beaten track along the south coast – all the must-sees without the tourists

A couple of years back, I did an Iceland road trip – and to this day, despite countless other trips and adventures, I still come back to Iceland ...
On 5th March 2019 / By Nina
America 1
Joshua Tree: A long weekend in the desert

Joshua Tree National Park in California has been on my list for YEARS - and I did so much research before this trip, that I just had to ...
On 26th February 2019 / By Nina
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South Western States Road Trip: An itinerary for a bucket list trip through Arizona, Utah & beyond

In the months leading up to October 2018, I spent hours – days! – planning the road trip of my dreams. A trip to end all trips, including ...
On 22nd October 2018 / By Nina
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The Lisboans: Luxurious, local living in Lisbon

Lisbon is incredibly proud of its canned goods industry (famously, tinned sardines), so a rundown ex-canning factory was the perfect choice to establish a stunning new guesthouse, focused ...
On 16th October 2018 / By Nina
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Big Sur: Highway 1 road trip highlights

Anyone visiting California should make a point of driving down Highway 1 to Big Sur. It is such a special stretch of coastline, and the route couldn’t be ...
On 24th June 2018 / By Nina
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My top 3 places to eat/drink in Paris: Lunch, dinner & drinks sorted

I’ve done the research, testing and tasting for you, so you can just follow my advice and have a glorious gastronomic experience in the French capital 😉 As ...
On 13th May 2018 / By Nina
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The Hoxton Hotel, Paris: Beautiful boutique hotel for a chic Parisian pitstop

Anyone browsing Instagram will almost certainly have noticed the opening of The Hoxton Paris back in 2017 – the boutique hotel is so incredibly photogenic it’s as if ...
On 13th May 2018 / By Nina
London 1
Radio Alice Clapham: Fluffy pizzas, burrata & Negronis – a winning combo in Clapham

As the explanation scrawled on the wall of the Clapham pizzeria states, Radio Alice’s pizza is crispy yet soft because it contains “stone-ground whole grain organic flour rich ...
On 7th January 2018 / By Nina
America 1
Boro Hotel: Affordable design-led hotel in Queens, just a stone’s throw from Manhattan

In a city where hotels don’t come cheaper than $200 a night, Boro Hotel is one to know. Located in Queens, across the water from Manhattan, the neighbourhood ...
On 11th December 2017 / By Nina
London 1
Breddos Kingly Street: New taco & tequila joint in Soho, London

Breddos Tacos in Clerkenwell is too popular for its own good, what with the restaurant being miniscule and the crowds of hungry diners so lengthy. So it was ...
On 3rd November 2017 / By Nina
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Wer Haus: Hidden hipster oasis in Barcelona's L'Eixample district

Behind an assuming entrance on Carrer d’Aragó, down a dim corridor… The light-filled warehouse space that it opens out into is my idea of interior perfection, with the ...
On 27th October 2017 / By Nina
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Syra: Barcelona coffee bar with brilliant branding & doughnuts

Small but perfectly formed, Syra Coffee is just an archway in Barcelona’s Gracia district – but with standout branding like this, how could I fail to notice it!? ...
On 25th October 2017 / By Nina
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Scout: Matt Whiley’s simple, chic and seasonal British cocktail bar in Shoreditch, London

When The Talented Mr Fox (AKA Matt Whiley) opens a new bar in your ‘hood, you pay attention. With Peg + Patriot (Bethnal Green) and Talented Mr Fox ...
On 24th October 2017 / By Nina
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Gul & Sepoy: Rustic meets royal, at new Indian small plate restaurant

First there was Gunpowder. Then came Madame D. And this autumn saw the arrival of Gul & Sepoy, the third restaurant from Indian owners Harneet and Devina Baweja ...
On 23rd October 2017 / By Nina
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Canova Hall: Vast, rugged restaurant & bar in Brixton, with bottomless brunch offering

I used to live in Brixton. Now I don’t, and it’s changing faster than I can keep up with. Brixton has spawned countless foodie successes (both Honest Burger ...
On 12th October 2017 / By Nina
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No.29 Power Station West: New all-day dining spot in the shadow of the Battersea icon

The oh-so-iconic Battersea Power Station is probably my favourite building in all of London. Currently undergoing extensive remodelling, us architecture-obsessed Londoners wait with baited breath to see how ...
On 22nd September 2017 / By Nina