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Kate Hennessy

March

A chef prepares one of the signature impressions, 1984.

This restaurant is one of the world’s best (and one of the weirdest)

Zuckerberg, silicon brains and space bread – step inside Alchemist in Copenhagen, the world’s most challenging restaurant.

November 2024

The rituals of a ryokan prevail in this new international hotel

Banyan Tree makes its Japan debut in Kyoto’s historic temple district, and honours a revered art form.

You can’t buy it on the phone. You can’t find it on the internet

To get hold of the world’s best mezcal, you need to go to a private bar in Mexico City. It’s like taking a spiritual journey around the country.

August 2024

Gundari co-owner Ricardo Larriera is keen to preserve the island’s heritage.

This Aussie quit his career to open a luxury resort in Greece

It’s no coincidence that it took Australians to tackle the challenge of opening Gundari in such a secluded island location.

Superior Bungalow Pool View

Crete’s iconic Blue Palace opens new chapter

With a growing collection of resorts, two local sisters are staying true to the proud heritage of Greece’s largest island.

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June 2024

Le Gainsbarre (detail, 1980 cover of Rock & Folk shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino).

Escape the crowds with an intimate tour of a pop legend’s Paris home

For the first time since his death, the unchanged abode of musician Serge Gainsbourg is open to the public, with his daughter as your guide.

July 2023

The Peninsula Istanbul comprises four buildings facing the waterfront and connected by passageways of Marmara marble. Three of the buildings are historic and have been beautifully restored.

In the heart of Istanbul, this new hotel is a luxury oasis

Resplendent lobbies and signature high teas are standard at the brand’s hotels. But with its setting on the Bosphorus, you could only be in one city.

December 2022

Cranes and street art abound in the new Christchurch. This is artist Kevin Ledo’s ‘Portrait of Whero O Te Rangi Bailey’.

The second coming of Christchurch

About 80 per cent of the CBD was destroyed in the 2011 earthquake; 11 years on it’s a buzzing, contemporary city that is upbeat and resilient.

Knife maker Mathieu Dechamps.

Want a unique gift? Try these six great Australian artisans

If you’re after something one of a kind this Christmas, why not go direct to the source? Consider the wares from these six talented Australian makers.

August 2022

Lusail National Stadium is the biggest in Qatar and will host the final game of the World Cup.

Doha is dialling it up for the World Cup. Here’s what you need to know

On November 20, Qatar will become the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA competition since it began in 1930.

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