Located in Vancouver’s trendy Gastown district, Timbertrain Coffee Roasters offers what’s arguably some of the best coffee in the city as well as an original design concept. With its train-themed concept, the café offers a truly original space in the heart of Gastown, from its logo that depicts a train engine to the seating area […]

Madrid’s tony Salamanca district is home to Hotel Único, an elegant enclave in the chic neighbourhood by famed hotelier Pau Guardans I Cambó. Following the huge success of his hotels in Barcelona, Hotel Único offers guests a great place to enjoy a drink and relax after a busy day of shopping. The beautiful white façade, […]

Scenic Deep Cove (North Vancouver, Canada), is home to Café Orso, a brand new coffee house that provides a perfect destination for those seeking a post-hike treat. Located just one block from the water, this European-inspired café (click on photo to enlarge and see slideshow) serves 49th Parallel coffee as well as a great assortment of […]

Located in the gorgeous heritage building that once housed the former Boneta Restaurant in trendy Gastown, Bauhaus Restaurant has started serving its upscale German fare to hungry foodies in Vancouver. Considered one of the most-anticipated eateries to open in Vancouver in recent years, Bauhaus Restaurant is the creation of film director Uwe Boll who hired Michelin-starred […]

Beijing-based artist Liu Bolin‘s series, “Hiding in the City”, was conceived after his eviction from and subsequent destruction of his studio in Beijing in 2005. As a result, Liu Bolin started to wear the town as a backdrop, painting himself to hide and blend in with the landscape in constant flux. This artist employs photography as […]