The 29 best spots in Lisbon’s Chiado neighbourhood

Lisbon, Portugal The 29 best spots in Lisbon’s Chiado neighbourhood Chiado is one of Lisbon’s most magnetic neighbourhoods, sitting between Baixa and Bairro Alto with the city’s hills pulling you in every direction. Move through it on foot: tiled facades, old-school shops, theatres, bookish corners, bars and busy little restaurants that fill up fast. This […]
The Mediterranean hot list Spring 2026

The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list Spring 2026 Every season, a few Mediterranean openings and projects land before the wider hype catches up. The Mediterranean hot list is our seasonal dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Med, from design-forward launches and smart new addresses to exhibitions and events that are […]
Lisbon: a city guide to staying, eating and living well

Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon: a city guide to staying, eating and living well An insider guide to how Lisbon works as a city starts with its real organising principle: hills, heat and timing. Choose the wrong base and you’ll spend the day climbing, waiting and zigzagging. This guide breaks down how areas function and how days […]
Trend watch: how frequency and energy are reshaping modern wellness

The Mediterranean Trend watch: how frequency and energy are reshaping modern wellness The rise of frequency-led wellness explained Frequency is becoming one of the defining words in modern wellness. What if its rise comes down to a simple check-in: do you feel settled or out of rhythm in your body, your interactions or the environment […]
The Mediterranean hot list Winter 2025-2026

The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list Winter 2025-2026 What we’re loving in Winter 2025-2026 (and you will too) Stay informed and stay inspired! The Mediterranean hot list is your monthly dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Mediterranean. From smart new openings and design-forward projects to events worth pencilling into your […]
By air, land or water? Pick the best travel route from A to B

The Mediterranean By air, land or water? Pick the best travel route from A to B An insider guide to travelling across the Med Moving around the Mediterranean isn’t always as simple as hopping from one coast to the next. A quick flight might save hours, but it can come at a premium. Trains can […]
Barcelona in 3 days: an itinerary for the initiated

barcelona, SPain Barcelona in 3 days: an itinerary for the initiated How to spend 3 days in Barcelona Barcelona’s rhythm definitely in the details. And you only catch them by being here. The regulars stacking up at the bar before work, the baker sliding trays of ensaïmadas into the street air, the clang of skateboards […]
The Mediterranean hot list Autumn 2025

The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list Autumn 2025 What we’re loving in Autumn 2025 (and you will too) Stay informed and stay inspired! The Mediterranean hot list is your monthly dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Mediterranean. From smart new openings and design-forward projects to events worth pencilling into your […]
5 gay-friendly Mediterranean destinations they don’t tell you about

The Mediterranean 5 gay-friendly Mediterranean destinations they don’t tell you about The ultimate guide to Mediterranean destinations that are gay-friendly Not every LGBTQ+ traveller is looking for rainbow flags and roaring Pride parades. Sometimes the best places are the quiet ones – the towns that don’t advertise themselves as “gay destinations” but have long offered […]
The Mediterranean hot list August 2025

The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list August 2025 What we’re loving in August 2025 (and you will too) Stay informed and stay inspired! The Mediterranean hot list is your monthly dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Mediterranean. From smart new openings and design-forward projects to events worth pencilling into your […]