This was Mies’s last project, the New National Gallery for the Berlin National Gallery. It is considered one of the most perfect statements of his architectural approach. The upper pavilion is a precise composition of monumental steel…
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The Schlosshotel in Berlin is amazing place to stay in Berlin, a mixture classical style, with funky B&B Italia designer furniture, and an eclectic edge. The staff are brilliant, and know the best places for food,…
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Berlin is an amazing city, with a mix of architecture styles and influences from beautiful museums and galleries, to areas that reflect the history of war where up to 70% of Berlin was destroyed during…
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Images from an afternoon in Paris, this stunning city it never ceases to amaze me, culture, history, great food & wine, and style.
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Margate is a coastal town in Kent, and a 2 hour drive from central London. It has amazing history, think Turner, T.S Elliot, loads of artists and intellectuals visited Margate, in the 20’s and 30’s…
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Rome. I love this city, beautiful, great history, architecture, food, wine, and crazy drivers! (Forget about road rules, lanes, indicators, seat belts, speed limits…) There are some great bars and restaurants, such as Al Moro near…
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This summer Little Venice is taking inspiration from Asia’s floating markets and offer visitors a unique shopping experience. Bringing together traditional narrowboats and customised barges, the market boasts books, fashion, handicrafts and food all whilst floating on…
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The Philip Johnson Glass House is an iconic piece of architecture, and only 1 1/2 hours from New York City by train. They provided guided tours for small groups, and is a must see for…
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The St Mary’s church is 12th century with early enlargements and a tower tacked on in 1822 – a recent ‘afterthought’. It is full of interest and light, the clear glass windows illuminating both the architecture…
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Stavanger is a lovely town, small and accessible (125,000 people) with great little shops and bars. It has a real community type feel. The harbour is a key part of it’s business activities, with large…
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Positano, on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, is one of the world’s greatest coastal towns. A thrilling drive along a cliff-top coastal road reward one with outstanding views from practically everywhere including your hotel bedroom. An absolutely…
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The Grand Canyon is a must on any travel wish list. Simply stunning, this natural wonder is best travelled to by helicopter. A number of helicopter charter firms take-off from Las Vegas, flying over the spectacular…
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LULUS Taverna was established in 1865, and is a great traditional Greek Taverna on the island of Hydra. It’s focus on fresh quality ingredients, simply served, but with passion, is what makes this taverna special…
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London to Champagne Region in France in only 6 hours by car. It’s an amazing journey that can be done in a long weekend, thanks to the brilliant EuroTunnel / Train you can simply drive your…
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The Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice is a public monument in Postman’s Park in the City of London, commemorating ordinary people who died saving the lives of others and might otherwise have been forgotten. This is one of those half-forgotten…
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