Gilles Peterson interview coming up in City A.M. Bespoke October 23, 2014 Legendary DJ Gilles Peterson caught up with City A.M. Bespoke magazine last week to talk about how the shifting face of the music industry has changed the way he works, how he fancies opening a restaurant and what it’s like to record a radio station for Grand Theft Auto. Peterson was promoting the launch of [...]
Cartier to launch Harrods watch pop-up October 23, 2014 If you’re a City gent looking to treat yourself or someone on the prowl for something extra special for the man in your life, head over to Harrods from 25 October to 19 November. Fine jeweller and watchmaker Cartier has announced a pop-up on the ground floor of the iconic department store dedicated to its [...]
Apple’s new Yosemite operating system: 6 things you need to know October 23, 2014 We take a look at some features in the newly launched Yosemite operating system, which Apple claims will “elevate the experience of using a Mac”. 1. The Marriage of devices Devices running Yosemite and Apple’s mobile iOS are now able to have constant conversations; edit a photo on one iCloud device and the updates will take [...]
Twin Peaks to return in 2016: Great TV shows that didn’t deserve to be cancelled October 20, 2014 Twin Peaks is set to return in 2016, 25 years after it was cruelly cancelled by studio executives. At its peak, it was among the most cutting edge, avant garde pieces of television ever made, and it paved the way for the kind of quality drama we now take for granted. Its central tenet was [...]
48 Hours in… Budapest October 13, 2014 Where to stay Brody House is a great reflection of the new, young Budapest. You don’t just get a room – you get an “inspiring space”, and it’s as well known for its parties as its suites. The rooms are beautiful in their own right, though, with a cool, shabby-chic vibe. brodyhouse.com Where [...]
Why now may be the ideal time to book a safari in Kenya October 13, 2014 Most travel stories you read in newspapers and magazines – with notable exceptions – are the result of press trips. These are fully funded holidays for small groups of journalists paid for by tourist boards, airlines or resorts (or a combination of the three). It’s not an ideal situation – the hacks tend to be [...]
Thriving Cambodia isn’t just for backpackers October 9, 2014 By Nick Pulley When I first went to Cambodia, the journey from the capital Phnom Penh to the temples of Angkor was a 12-hour (if you were lucky) minibus ride from hell. That was 20 years ago, a time when friends might look at you as if you’d taken leave of your senses for venturing [...]
Enjoy a tranquil escape down the Mekong in Laos October 9, 2014 By David Leck It’s a short journey from Chiang Rai in Thailand to the north-eastern corner of Laos – and to a border crossing that evokes the days before the onslaught of soulless airports and mega-brand domination. Despite the recent opening of the “Friendship Bridge” spanning the Mekong River the small town of Houeyxai is [...]
The West Norwegian Fjords: where to stay October 3, 2014 Fjords are Norway in the same way that pyramids are Egypt. You go there to experience their epic presence: seascapes of glacier-carved waterways surrounded by landscapes of snow-capped mountains. Fjords are everywhere in western Norway; all you need is a hired car and tolerance of slo-mo ferries. When it comes to choosing a place to [...]
Eating lunch at your desk again? Here’s how the City does delivery September 23, 2014 Eating al-desko isn’t just about showing your boss you’re the keenest worker-bee in the office. As winter draws nearer it’s also a way of eating your sandwiches without getting frost bite. The latest lunch-break craze in the City allows hungry employees to select, buy and eat their lunch without leaving their office at all. Delivery [...]
