It is immediately obvious when you visit Cuba that this country loves a dome. From the glorious El Capitolio, to the neglected Glorieta Mudéjar in Vedado, and the rotunda in Cienfuegos’s Parque Jose Marti, they’re everywhere. A typical example is the Museo Nacional de la Lucha contra Bandidos, a Monastery […]
Anne-Marie (AMY)
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It’s our first time in Havana and Pip has booked a couple of nights at the Roc Presidente while we find our feet. One glance at this gracious 1920s classic, where baked Europeans encircle the pool by day and a Cuban girl band entertains guests at night, confirms that she […]
Since the first time I saw a traditional kimono, I’ve been fascinated by the contrast between the simple construction and the exquisite, ornate decoration on these garments. These days I’m more interested in contemporary Japanese fashion than the traditional, but was still keen to visit Orinasu-Kan which is The Foundation for […]
Food in Japan is tasty, fresh, and a sensual delight with beautifully balanced flavours on the plate. Nonetheless, from time to time, I miss the staples of home.
If you are hoping for some fantastic shots of this Tadao Ando building, don’t go on a rainy day – the grey skies won’t do it justice and there is no shelter for you and your tripod while you set up the shots. A clear Autumn day would be good […]
Bubbles burst through the floor and make their way to one of the pools or puddles. A concrete shell – a collaboration between Rei Naito and Ryue Nishizawa