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Checking In: Stamba, Tbilisi – A Soviet Printing Press Turned Design Hotel And Creative Multiverse
Stamba opened as a hotel in 2018 but, really, this imposing spot is a cultural multiverse, where Tbilisi’s post-independence reinvention plays out daily. It sits in Vera, a leafy neighbourhood with a rebellious streak, steps from Rustaveli Avenue, the city’s main boulevard. Nearby, the Kura River (or the Mtkvari, to Georgians) slices through the city, while the foggy mountains add drama.
I was exhausted, but my GP fobbed me off – doctors in Portugal diagnosed me instantly
Amy Everett For the best part of 2025, I was deeply exhausted, fighting insomnia most nights and withstanding a strange, buzzing anxiety . My concentration tanked; I regularly lost my train of thought mid-sentence, and my brain continuously raced. Family noticed changes in my speech – slowing, even slurring at times – and my voice continually became hoarse. Usually very energetic and sociable, I struggled to gear myself up for exciting events and trips.
I was exhausted, but my GP fobbed me off – doctors in Portugal diagnosed me instantly
For the best part of 2025, I was deeply exhausted, fighting insomnia most nights and withstanding a strange, buzzing anxiety . My concentration tanked; I regularly lost my train of thought mid-sentence, and my brain continuously raced. Family noticed changes in my speech – slowing, even slurring at times – and my voice continually became hoarse. Usually very energetic and sociable, I struggled to gear myself up for exciting events and trips. I saw less of my friends, and stopped exercising.
I was exhausted, but my GP fobbed me off – doctors in Portugal diagnosed me instantly
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I was exhausted, but my GP fobbed me off – doctors in Portugal diagnosed me instantly
For the best part of 2025, I was deeply exhausted, fighting insomnia most nights and withstanding a strange, buzzing anxiety. My concentration tanked; I regularly lost my train of thought mid-sentence, and my brain continuously raced. Family noticed changes in my speech – slowing, even slurring at times – and my voice continually became hoarse. Usually very energetic and sociable, I struggled to gear myself up for exciting events and trips. I saw less of my friends, and stopped exercising.
I was exhausted, but my GP fobbed me off – doctors in Portugal diagnosed me instantly
For the best part of 2025, I was deeply exhausted, fighting insomnia most nights and withstanding a strange, buzzing anxiety. My concentration tanked; I regularly lost my train of thought mid-sentence, and my brain continuously raced. Family noticed changes in my speech – slowing, even slurring at times – and my voice continually became hoarse. Usually very energetic and sociable, I struggled to gear myself up for exciting events and trips. I saw less of my friends, and stopped exercising.
I was exhausted, but my GP fobbed me off – doctors in Portugal diagnosed me instantly
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Hear Me Out: Why Stay In Vila Nova De Gaia Instead Of Porto?
Everyone comes to Porto expecting to stay in, well, Porto. And why wouldn’t they? Terracotta rooftops tumbling towards the Douro, tiled churches glowing blue and white, lovely little wine bars spilling into medieval lanes. Porto’s historic centre is the city’s heartbeat, centred around Baixa, Ribeira, and Cedofeita. You’ll explore São Bento Station and the Clérigos Tower, leaf through bookshops and linger at cafés, and drink port tonics on Rua das Flores.
London’s Most Literary Afternoon Tea Just Launched at Hotel Café Royal
There are book trolleys, I repeat, there are book trolleys. For a decade, I worked steps from Hotel Café Royal on Soho’s Broadwick Street. With deadlines stacked like teacups in the sink, I never once pushed through its doors for afternoon tea in the historic Café Royal Grill. A decade later, International Literacy Day brought the spot back to my attention.
Design once, reuse everywhere | Home Office
Blog posted by: , , , and , 20 July 2026 – Continuous improvement, Design, User centred design. Have you ever trawled through government design systems looking for a component or a pattern to reuse? If you have, you'll know it can take you down a rabbit hole. Design systems help organisations design consistent user experiences. But finding the right asset in one design system is hard enough, let alone searching across several. That's where the Gov Reuse Library comes in.
How To Plan The Ultimate Trip To Lisbon Portugal
If you’re looking for more than just a weekend away. Perched along the sun-drenched hills of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon is a vibrant destination where rich history, bucket-list restaurants, and breathtaking views come together. From freshly baked pastéis de nata and bustling seafood restaurants to rooftop bars overlooking the Tagus River, here is our definitive guide to a stay in Lisbon. What to eat Lisbon offers a fresh and dynamic restaurant scene.
Albufeira? Hear Me Out. 5 Reasons To Visit This Underrated Piece Of Portugal…
Wine, books, and a beach to yourself… Amy Rose Everett rediscovers the best place to do absolutely nothing as she revisits (and reviews) Albufeira… Albufeira has a reputation. Shots, sunburn, the strip… you know the clichés. It’s not entirely undeserved, but it is only part of the story (and certainly the least interesting bit). I’m based in Lisbon, and grew up visiting my grandparents along this coastline, so I’m somewhat defensive of the Algarve. Yes, there are soulless mega-resorts.
Ferment This: Pigmeu’s New Food Symposium CULTIVAR Lands In Lisbon This Weekend
Amy discovers CULTIVAR, arriving in Lisbon this weekend, and adds some Helsinki recommendations into the bargain… Four years into Lisbon life, I’ve stopped being surprised when this city does something extraordinary with food. Every month, beautiful new ‘neo tascas’ (I love Tasca Bica) and bakeries (find Rosaliá at Tims) appear in tiled side streets.
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from $478 “1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge offers contemporary designer accommodation, right beside the famed Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. Think chic wooden furnishings, warm hues and superb views of the area. Kick back and enjoy a movie in the screening room after a busy day sightseeing. A perfect Eco break!” Hotel review Stay here for spectacular views you’ll remember forever.
In awe of Fuji-san
My personal version of hell? Shibuya station, Tokyo. Shibuya Scramble is one thing: the busiest pedestrian intersection on the planet, it sees two million people elbow each other, every day. But the train station that thousands of them are trying to get to? That’s where my hopes go to die. A place where you’ll find me near tears, wondering if I’ll ever see my loved ones again.
In awe of Fuji-san
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense to rapidly adapt to changing warfare realities and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week. Trump is expected to hold …
In awe of Fuji-san
My personal version of hell? Shibuya station, Tokyo. Shibuya Scramble is one thing: the busiest pedestrian intersection on the planet, it sees two million people elbow each other, every day. But the train station that thousands of them are trying to get to? That’s where my hopes go to die. A place where you’ll find me near tears, wondering if I’ll ever see my loved ones again.
Loud luxury in London
If you count among the Anglophiles emerging from Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale misty-eyed, you might be interested to hear that London’s cultural calendar is having a maximalist moment. Harking back to eras of pomp, excess and pouffy outfits, two exhibitions showcase icons who made extravagance an art form: David Bowie and Marie Antoinette. In South Kensington, the Victoria and Albert Museum is hosting Marie Antoinette Style, dedicated to the most fashionable teen queen in history.
Fresh tracks in ancient territories
By complete fluke, my delayed shuttle bus rose through the Coast Mountains at dusk. I pressed against the window, outing myself as a tourist amid seasonaires snoozing through another spectacular sunset. Hot pinks and deep purples streaked between towering pines, transforming the outline of snow-capped peaks. I’d crash with local friends for a month, with support from Vail Resorts to explore stories beyond the slopes.
Fresh tracks in ancient territories
By complete fluke, my delayed shuttle bus rose through the Coast Mountains at dusk. I pressed against the window, outing myself as a tourist amid seasonaires snoozing through another spectacular sunset. Hot pinks and deep purples streaked between towering pines, transforming the outline of snow-capped peaks. I’d crash with local friends for a month, with support from Vail Resorts to explore stories beyond the slopes.
Snowshoeing with septuagenarians
Wading through breakup grief, I’d hit the haziest stage of recovery, somewhere between lying horizontal in dark rooms, and shaving my head. Short of purchasing clippers, I’d resolved to write about wellness travel. Clad in regulation white cotton pajamas in the Western Ghats of India, my lifestyle habits had been judged (hard) and my thoughts about aging, recalibrated. A vigorous wellbeing regimen had revealed my 34-year-old body to be pushing 40, metabolically. Confronting? Yes. Salvageable? Also yes.
Snowshoeing with septuagenarians
Wading through breakup grief, I’d hit the haziest stage of recovery, somewhere between lying horizontal in dark rooms, and shaving my head. Short of purchasing clippers, I’d resolved to write about wellness travel. Clad in regulation white cotton pajamas in the Western Ghats of India, my lifestyle habits had been judged (hard) and my thoughts about aging, recalibrated. A vigorous wellbeing regimen had revealed my 34-year-old body to be pushing 40, metabolically. Confronting? Yes. Salvageable? Also yes.
Exploring Edinburgh, from Princes Street to Pitlochry
I’m blinking through floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame a pristine view of Edinburgh Castle, standing magnificent against an improbably cloudless Scottish sky. The elegant writing desk in the Archibald Signature Suite at 100 Princes Street hotel has all the makings of an elevated “work-from-home” set up, but the scenery – and the collection of aged single malt I know to be upstairs – make concentration an uphill battle.
Exploring Edinburgh, from Princes Street to Pitlochry
I’m blinking through floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame a pristine view of Edinburgh Castle, standing magnificent against an improbably cloudless Scottish sky. The elegant writing desk in the Archibald Signature Suite at 100 Princes Street hotel has all the makings of an elevated “work-from-home” set up, but the scenery – and the collection of aged single malt I know to be upstairs – make concentration an uphill battle.
Exploring Edinburgh, from Princes Street to Pitlochry
I’m blinking through floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame a pristine view of Edinburgh Castle, standing magnificent against an improbably cloudless Scottish sky. The elegant writing desk in the Archibald Signature Suite at 100 Princes Street hotel has all the makings of an elevated “work-from-home” set up, but the scenery – and the collection of aged single malt I know to be upstairs – make concentration an uphill battle.
Plastic-free paradise
“Welcome to Wayanad. From here, all plastic is banned.” Prasanth was on a mission, belly pressed to the carpet of his car, legs sticking out on the roadside. He emerged triumphant, brandishing a forgotten Coca-Cola bottle and carrier bag before starting the ignition. Crossing into the high-altitude, hilly district of Kerala, he pulled up at a designated recycling spot. Ephemera rained out of my upturned tote bag upon strict instruction to hand over any plastics.
Plastic-free paradise
“Welcome to Wayanad. From here, all plastic is banned.” Prasanth was on a mission, belly pressed to the carpet of his car, legs sticking out on the roadside. He emerged triumphant, brandishing a forgotten Coca-Cola bottle and carrier bag before starting the ignition. Crossing into the high-altitude, hilly district of Kerala, he pulled up at a designated recycling spot. Ephemera rained out of my upturned tote bag upon strict instruction to hand over any plastics.
Is the Trump Slump over?
Tariffs would destroy supply chains and drive up inflation. Elon Musk’s savage cuts would bring the government machine grinding to a halt. And chaotic policy making would drive investors out of the United States. As the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all fell sharply over the last month, there were plenty of factors driving the “Trump Slump,” as it became known on Wall Street. But hold on. Sure, equities have corrected.
The polished edges of Colorado’s ski resorts
“Arnold Schwarzenegger was sitting exactly where you are,” the boot fitter said, as he handed me K2 Anthems at Aspen Collection, perhaps the world’s most sophisticated ski rental shop and café. “He was drinking Sancerre.” It’s an impossibly “Aspen” anecdote – where else would the Terminator sip French wine, but the resort equally famous for Champagne showers and champagne powder?
The polished edges of Colorado’s ski resorts
“Arnold Schwarzenegger was sitting exactly where you are,” the boot fitter said, as he handed me K2 Anthems at Aspen Collection, perhaps the world’s most sophisticated ski rental shop and café. “He was drinking Sancerre.” It’s an impossibly “Aspen” anecdote – where else would the Terminator sip French wine, but the resort equally famous for Champagne showers and champagne powder?
Watching football in Colombia is incomparable
I’ve just returned from Colombia, where I’ve been visiting my daughter. She’s doing a modern languages degree and has to spend her third year in a Spanish-speaking country either working or studying. Instead of opting for a university in Barcelona or Madrid, which would be the normal thing to do, she decided to get a job in Medellín. Can’t think where she gets that rebellious streak! So that’s why I’ve spent the past week in South America. Colombia is quite a long way to go for such a short trip.
Zakynthos: then and now
“You just missed Chris Hoy. He was here leading cycle rides over the summer,” the Peligoni Club’s receptionist informed me breezily as he lugged my suitcase down the gravel path to my villa. Lively Greek music drifted on the (non-existent) breeze, thick air seeming to press down on us despite the late hour. I’d come to Zakynthos seeking some solo restoration — and sure, even self-improvement.
Zakynthos: then and now
“You just missed Chris Hoy. He was here leading cycle rides over the summer,” the Peligoni Club’s receptionist informed me breezily as he lugged my suitcase down the gravel path to my villa. Lively Greek music drifted on the (non-existent) breeze, thick air seeming to press down on us despite the late hour. Unlimited access to spectator.com.au and app The weekly edition on the Spectator Australia app Spectator podcasts and newsletters Full access to spectator.co.uk Or
Biohacking and skiing in Gstaad
Biohacking, one of the more bearable buzz words of recent times, refers to the practice of using science, technology and self-experimentation to improve the body’s function and performance. When I was recently invited to experience the Alpina Gstaad’s new three-day wellness program — designed to “biohack your ski trip for improved performance and mood” — I didn’t hesitate.
The elephants I’ll never forget
“No lions?” “No lions. It’s fast-flowing water, so there shouldn’t be any leeches. We do have slender-snouted crocodiles, but they’re quite shy.” “Hippos?” “One we see every now and again.” Swamp-walking hadn’t been on the year’s bingo card, but I’d found myself wading through clusters of floating dung and algae in the largest tropical rainforest on the African continent. Rubber slip-ons heavy with silt, sulfurous foam collecting in my shirt pockets, I felt strangely calm.
The arrest of Yoon Suk-yeol won’t end this saga
South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has been arrested after police officers scaled fences and cut through barbed wire to detain him in his luxury Seoul residence. Suk-yeol, the first ever sitting South Korean leader to be taken into custody, was held in connection with his failed attempt to impose martial law last month. But while South Korean authorities have finally got their man, this is far from the end of the saga.
Skiing Hokkaido’s powder triangle
“Insane, isn’t it?!” Kyle yelled from thirty feet below, leaning back on his snowboard to watch me struggle. I summoned every ounce of strength in my jet-lagged body to prize my legs, still attached to skis, from several feet of fresh snow. Wedged sideways, I pulled myself up by a tree root, alternating between hysterical laughter and acute panic as little progress was made in five minutes. I’d come to Japan for the powder — and I’d sure found it on my first morning in Furano, Hokkaidō.
Spending Halloween at Whitby Goth Weekend
Every April and every Halloween weekend, Whitby in Yorkshire is chock-full of goths. As I seem to be The Spectator’s adopted goth, I was asked if I might like to write about Whitby Goth Weekend (WGW). Goth is a fashion that emphasizes darkness and death: Edgar Allan Poe and Alice Cooper are the best examples. But the only thing to fear from WGW is the horrific train journey. It took six hours to go from King’s Cross to Whitby.
Can Russia and Ukraine reach a deal?
Warring parties often strike deals. Exchanges of prisoners, ceasefires to deliver aid, covert talks between intelligence services — and eventually, hopefully, peace. But since Vladimir Putin ordered thousands of troops across the Russian border into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, there have been no peace negotiations and no sign of meaningful compromise from either Moscow or Kyiv.
A warm welcome in Salem from women and witches
Pulling up at Marblehead’s Harbor Light Hotel, my oldest friend and I wasted no time securing two counter seats at the Tavern tucked inside. A Christmas tree twinkled incongruously as we planned the hallowed pilgrimage most travelers reserve for spooky season: the next day we’d make the twenty-minute drive to Salem, the scene of the infamous witch trials of 1692.
Is Rivals the most outrageous show on television?
By now, television viewers should be inured to watching scenes of sexual congress on their screens. With any number of explicit programs airing over the past few years — given that mainstream cinema has more or less abandoned the sex scene, it is little wonder that it has snuck into the privacy of our homes — watching graphically depicted coupling should be nothing especially remarkable.
A warm welcome in Salem from women and witches
Pulling up at Marblehead’s Harbor Light Hotel, my oldest friend and I wasted no time securing two counter seats at the Tavern tucked inside. A Christmas tree twinkled incongruously as we planned the hallowed pilgrimage most travelers reserve for spooky season: the next day we’d make the twenty-minute drive to Salem, the scene of the infamous witch trials of 1692.
Princess Diana biographer: Meghan is 'flawless about getting it all wrong'
They say all publicity is good publicity — unless you’re Meghan and Harry, that is. Despite their valiant efforts (including a search for a PR guru) the dynamic duo never quite manage to stay out of the spotlight for long. Now the Duchess of Sussex has found herself in the firing line after Tina Brown — the former Vanity Fair editor who penned The Diana Chronicles on Princess Diana’s life — took to the Ankler podcast to blast the Montecito monarchs.
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party is being kept out of power
Austria’s mainstream politicians are combining to ensure that the winners of last month’s general elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) are kept firmly out of power.
Leaked files from Labour-linked group reveal plans to attack Elon Musk's Twitter
Donald Trump’s campaign has submitted an official complaint accusing Labour of breaking US electoral law over the secondment of volunteers, just days after Nigel Farage accused Labour of “election interference” after party advisers headed stateside to canvass for Kamala Harris. Now leaked documents thought to have originated from a Labour-linked group suggest the lefty lot may also be looking to attack Elon Musk’s Twitter as part of their pro-Kamala efforts.
Populism will win the 2024 election
The election is less than two weeks away and early voting has begun, but we already know the winner. It’s populism. Unlike every other presidential election this century, in 2024 we’re watching a campaign in which both parties’ nominees are running on explicitly populist platforms. As a result, no matter who wins, they’ll form a government with an agenda and mandate different from the one Washington’s status quo corporatist, globalists and lobbyists prefer.
Sustainable splendor: skiing the Italian Alps
“Wow.” My younger brother stopped still on the runway as we disembarked our plane at Innsbruck. In every direction, snow-capped mountains shot up to the sky. I found myself rubbing my eyes like a cartoon character, while he picked his jaw up off the floor. Delivering us across the border to Brunico, our cab driver felt moved to score the scene.
Sustainable splendor: skiing the Italian Alps
“Wow.” My younger brother stopped still on the runway as we disembarked our plane at Innsbruck. In every direction, snow-capped mountains shot up to the sky. I found myself rubbing my eyes like a cartoon character, while he picked his jaw up off the floor. Delivering us across the border to Brunico, our cab driver felt moved to score the scene.
Will India abandon the western bloc?
On the November 15 Xi Jinping will mark the twelfth anniversary of his becoming general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party — the sixth paramount leader in China since Mao Zedong established communist rule in 1949. One of the consistent features of Xi’s rule has been China’s hostility to India. People’s Liberation Army incursions across Indian borders became a given. So, the announcement yesterday that India and China have reached a Himalayan border agreement comes as something of a surprise.
Opening a bottle with… Soho House’s Kate Bryan
Asked how best to get to know new cultures, travel luminary Anthony Bourdain once said: “Drink heavily with locals whenever possible.” This series is about getting pickled with people far cooler than I am, wherever I’ve washed up. Fast-paced, cacophonous, always surprising; if Mumbai is the hub of India’s creative scene, Soho House Mumbai is the home of its creative set.
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