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Matisse and Modigilani in Philly

Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954) lived a long and fruitful life as an artist. Amadeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884–1920) did not. Wracked by illness as a child and poverty–and substance abuse–as an adult, he died of tubercular meningitis long before being recognized as a central figure to Modern art. His lover commit suicide the next day, jumping […]

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Japan’s coolest neighbourhood

Ranked 7th on the annual TimeOut’s list, this indie neighbourhood in Tokyo has recently evolved into a hotspot for foodies Time Out’s annual list of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods couldn’t have come at a better time with Japan now finally reopened to the world. And Shimokitazawa (or Shimokita, as the locals affectionately call it) has reclaimed the title as Tokyo’s coolest ‘hood

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Why is Italy’s Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco the best hotel in the world?

The Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, a 5,000-acre country estate located in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has recently been voted the best hotel in the world by Travel+Leisure in their 2022 readers’ poll. The location: The property is situated in the middle of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Val d’Orcia.

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