Istanbul City Guide

Istanbul is a monstrosity. Historically, the city dates back over 2,500 years enduring the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Ottomans as well as three name changes – Byzantium and Constantinople before … Read more

Barcelona City Guide

Located in northeastern Spain near to the French border, Barcelona claims a rich history dating back to Roman times. Its strategic Mediterranean location made it a thriving trade hub and … Read more

London City Guide

Given London’s vast size, it’s worth splitting a city guide on where to run, cycle and swim into separate sections according to their North, South, East and West orientations. Bearing … Read more

Mumbai City Guide

With a population of over 21 million people, Mumbai is one of the most populated cities in the world and an important home different spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, … Read more

Eight Hotel, Bath, England

, May 23, 2023

The quaint and compact Eight is a boutique hotel in Bath, spread across two townhouse properties in the historic heart of the city. Each of the eighteen rooms is unique … Read more

Austin City Guide

As the Texan capital, Austin has played a central political role since the state joined the Union in 1845. The city has taken on an increased importance at a national … Read more

Velolife Thames Valley Cycling Cafes

, March 2, 2023

The three Velolife coffee venues in Thameside Berkshire are essential waypoints for Home Counties cyclists exploring the Chilterns, or turnaround points for those riding West from London. Owner Lee Goodwin … Read more

Else Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

, January 23, 2023

The vibrant Chinatown quarter of Kuala Lumpur is now home to a 49-bedroom industrial conversion and retreat – Else. The transformation of the 1911 Rubber Building has repointed the structure’s … Read more

Shinola Hotel in Detroit, Michigan

, December 19, 2022

During the century that followed the secession of land by four Anishinaabe tribes in 1807, Detroit’s growth was gradual. Wagon wheels and bicycles predated the automotive industry, a manufacturing backbone which … Read more

Hotel Josef, Prague

, December 9, 2022

Straddling the Vltava River in central Czech Republic, Prague serves as a meeting point for West and East Europe. Novelist Franz Kafka called Prague home before the city passed through … Read more

Greenville City Guide

The 70,000 residents of Greenville, South Carolina enjoy some of the best is full of quality running and cycling routes, and attractive coffee shops. Located 70 miles south of Asheville … Read more