27/06/2022
The Cross Keys, Covent Garden
There are around 3,500 pubs in London and The Cross Keys, in Covent Garden, has to be one of my favourites to photograph. For more of our favourites, see our pick of the best pubs in London.
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27/06/2022
The Shard
Who doesn’t like a bird's-eye view? One of the best in London can be found at the top of the Shard, a 95-storey skyscraper near Tower Bridge. This picture of Tower Bridge was taken from the top. Just follow the signs for The View From The Shard.
24/06/2022
Napa Valley, California
Even for those who aren't diehard oenophiles, there is still plenty to do in Napa. In fact, vineyards make up only 9% of the region with the rest—including 53,000 acres that are under the care of the Napa Valley Land Trust—ripe for all manner of outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and hot springs. Brand new in Calistoga is the Four Seasons Napa Valley, which opened in November and is the first resort here to be set within a working winery. Also coming soon, in February, will be a new Auberge Resort called Stanly Ranch, where just 78 cottage suites, all equipped with outdoor terraces with fire pits, will be spread out over a 700-acre private ranch that dates back to the 19th century.
24/06/2022
Lanai, Hawaii
Overtourism in Hawaii has been a hot button issue in recent years (even more so in 2021 after the idyllic state experienced a major boom in travelers once its borders reopened), and one that was brilliantly satirized in HBO's The White Lotus. So then, how can travelers do Hawaii with a conscience? First, don't add to the strain on Maui and head for much more remote Lanai instead. Back in 2012, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison bought 98% of the island for $3oo million with the ambition to turn it into an exclusive destination. He then spent another $450 million on the Four Seasons Lanai, filling it with museum-quality art and outposts of Malibu Farm and Nobu, along with all the requisite amenities of a 5-star oceanfront resort. Sans kids and looking to get back in touch with mind, body, and soul? Then head inland to the Four Seasons' sister property, the Sensei Lanai, a 24-acre oasis of tropical flora and verdant hills where the wellness-focused itinerary may include horseback riding, meditation, forest bathing, a thermal body mapping and sleep analysis, and deep soaks in Japanese onsen tubs, with all food courtesy of Nobu.
23/06/2022
The SG Club
A 19th-century-style saloon with a Japanese twist, The SG Club is really two bars in one: the more casual Guzzle upstairs and the posh Sip below. Cocktails combine unbound imagination and unwavering precision. Gokan gets inspiration from his travels around the world: the Agean gimlet is a refreshing mix of gin, pineapple and olive, while Amazon to Kagoshima blends guava and vetiver with sweet-potato shochu. There’s always something good to eat here, but you never know what Gokan will do next. The bar regularly hosts guest chef dinners and themed food events.
23/06/2022
Ghibli Museum
A small but thoughtful tribute to the works of Japan’s most beloved animation studio, the Ghibli Museum's design is as quirky as its collection. Director Hayao Miyazaki lent his personal touch to the building, which loosely echoes a grand Italian villa. A dense layer of greenery covers the exterior of the mansion and a 16-foot-tall robot soldier from the classic film Castle in the Sky peers morosely down from the rooftop garden. A location in lush Inokashira Park makes it feel like a hidden secret, but this museum has been booked solid since it opened. Tickets for visitors outside of Japan go on sale on the first of the month for the following three months—and they sell out quickly. Die-hards could easily spend an afternoon just browsing the Tri Hawks reading room, but if you’re in a rush, you can cruise through the collection in an hour. Don’t miss a screening of one of the animated short films, all of which are exclusive to the Ghibli Museum.
23/06/2022
Yayoi Kusama Museum
Book well in advance if you want to snag a 90-minute time slot to the world’s only museum dedicated to the fabulously eccentric Yayoi Kusama. The avant-garde provocateur has been turning heads since the 1960s, but recent years she has transformed into an internet phenomenon and one of the most influential artists in Japan. Located near her studio in Shinjuku, the museum is one of Tokyo’s hottest openings of the last few years. Only 200 lucky visitors make it in daily, which keeps the Instragram influencers from crowding works like the mirrored “Infinity Room.” While the museum doesn’t have much floor space to work with, the architects have made sure that every corner of it is photogenic; even the elevators beg for selfies. Ride one up to the fifth floor to find another flamboyant, glittering gourd up on the roof by the reading room. In addition to her larger-scale works, the museum displays paintings and all sorts of other polka dots, and special exhibitions change twice a year.
23/06/2022
Samurai Museum
Even children who normally balk at museums will flip for the Samurai Museum, a highly interactive spot in Shinjuku that delves into the life and times of Japan’s fearsome feudal warriors. With so many opportunities to dress up in samurai armor and watch live demonstrations, your kids won’t even realize how much they’re learning in the process. Admittedly, the museum glosses over some of the complexities of 800 years of history, but for an entertaining, easy-to-digest overview, it works well. Guided tours, which are included in the price of admission, are one of the highlights here. Enthusiastic English-speaking guides come armed with all kinds of anecdotes and enough patience to answer questions from even the most inquisitive kids. If you’re in a hurry, time your visit to the free sword-fighting demonstrations. They only last 10 to 15 minutes, but they'll leave a lasting impression. Take a few minutes at the end of the tour for a photo-op in full samurai regalia.
23/06/2022
Tokyo Skytree
While Tokyo Tower may be the site of countless selfies, the view is infinitely more impressive at this sky-scraping feat of modern engineering. At 2,080 feet tall, the Tokyo SkyTree, which opened to the public in 2012, is the tallest structure in Japan. The price of admission may be steep, but the panorama from the Tembo Gallery, a glass-encased skywalk that encircles the tower a vertigo-inducing 1,480 feet above the ground, is worth it. On a clear day, you can see the curve of Mt. Fuji looming beyond the city’s borders. The broadcast tower’s popularity often translates to considerable wait times on weekends, which means it pays to plan ahead if you have kids in tow. Book in advance through a travel agency or arrive at the fourth-floor desk early in the morning in order to snag one of the 10,000 tickets available each day. You may also want to spend a few extra yen on the Fast Skytree Ticket, which lets you cruise past the lines to reach the lower main observation deck. Just be sure to bring your passport—these special VIP passes are available to international visitors only. Skip the overpriced dining options and grab lunch at one of the many options in nearby Asakusa.
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