A design-led tour of one destination, selected by our global contributors and team. In this first edition, we visit the South Korean capital of Seoul, notebook in hand

A global roster of top-tier designers unite in a Richard Rogers building to create The Emory, Maybourne’s newest London property, offering a hospitality experience that feels less like a hotel and more like home

In a remote mountain village, Team_Bldg has transformed a 1990s structure into a textile museum whose woven facade echoes the art collection within

If you’re heading to Copenhagen for 3daysofdesign or if you’re just looking for some armchair travel inspiration, we’ve rounded up our favourite places to stay, shop, eat, drink and see in this comprehensive city guide

The beloved brand marks a new chapter with its second Singapore outpost on the vacation island of Sentosa

A deliberate departure from commercial excess, Qing Shan 49 by Signyan Design offers a window into the soul of Yunnan

With interiors by prolific local studio Ministry of Design, The Standard, Singapore brings local flavour and nostalgic touches to the celebrated brand’s first property in the Lion City 

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific takes a design-driven approach to aviation, creating sensory, tactile spaces in the air and on the ground

With reverence for its rugged surroundings, Rosewood Miyakojima delivers high-end hospitality to a remote Okinawan island

Kennedy Nolan has crafted a cohesive vision in Melbourne Place, where colours, craft and urban context converge in the city’s latest hotel offering

In ancient Dukezong, One Soul Design has reimagined a traditional residence as the Pure Life Hotel, a space inspired by the area’s traditional culture with contemporary touches. Founder Yu Shan tells us more

Stockholm is a vital compass point if you’re heading to the Stockholm Furniture Fair in February or planning a Scandinavian odyssey, and we’ve curated a comprehensive guide of the city’s best places to stay, eat, see, shop and imbibe

Hyatt’s Alila brand arrives in Shanghai, with Horizontal Design at the helm of interiors that bring a calm escape from the chaotic city beyond

Anto Pizza E Aperitivi brings the Italian cultural mainstay to a Singaporean shophouse in Chinatown

This new hotel in Kurashiki in western Japan is a haven of modern craft, contemporary design and timeless aesthetics rooted in location

Janu Tokyo marks Aman Group’s first step into a more connected, urban hospitality experience, blending local influences with a global spirit, all designed by longtime Aman collaborator Jean-Michel Gathy’s Denniston

Cathay Pacific’s long-haul business-class seats get their first upgrade since 2016 and prove that an aircraft can, in fact, make you feel right at home

With architecture by Kengo Kuma, Kyoto’s newest luxury hotel delivers the studio’s signature use of wood alongside traditional Japanese interiors and a nod to the site’s origins as a ryokan

The Standard International group’s new StandardX brand opens its first property in Melbourne, making quite the first impression thanks to its design by Hecker Guthrie and Woods Bagot

The homeland of Genghis Khan is known for its dramatic landscapes, nomadic culture and ancient traditions that are still upheld today