As they enter these famous halls in coming days and months, the fears of Venetians will be allayed. This is a glorious fusion between the commercial and the cultural.
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Events
Getting ready for a new vision of Venice
When the project was revealed in September 2014, DFS Chairman and CEO Philippe Schaus described both the honour and the humbling experience of becoming “the guardians” of this iconic landmark. I feel similar emotions and I am only reporting on it.
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Events
Socking it to them at The Trinity Forum
I admit they’re loud (in fact I couldn’t shut them up) but what do you expect? After all, Paul Smith is my sole mate.
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Events
Incredible India, Magical Mumbai, Terrific Trinity
Incredible India indeed. Mumbai we will never forget you. Mumbai we will return. To our hosts, friends and mentors of the past few days, we say thank you.
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Airports
Marvelling at the new gateway of India
One of Mumbai’s most famous attractions is The Gateway of India, not far from my hotel. Maybe the guide books should be changed to say there are now two must-see gateways.
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Miscellaneous
Growing gorgeous in time for The Trinity Forum
All you have to do is take two teaspoons a day. And while I find it has added a certain residual sweetness to my Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, I am expecting a barrage of compliments.
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Airports
Big, bold and beautiful: Heinemann makes a stylish arrival in Oslo
The great Italian winemaker Masi must love this place – there seems to be more Masi wine here than in the whole of Verona.
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Events
On a spiritual sprauchle as the whisky river calls me away
And me, I feel reborn. I’ll be back for a spiritual sprauchle to this magical place as soon as I can. I can already hear the call of the whisky river.
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People
What price an investigation after the saddest of stories?
Anyone who has lost someone close to suicide (and I speak with experience here) will know the unbearably hollow sadness felt by those left behind.
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Airports
Why a Penguin will beat a Pokémon every time (in my book)
Perhaps there is hope after all for literature; perhaps our children’s children will once more turn to Pasternakm Pynchon, Proulx (E. Annie) or Poe rather than Pokémon; Salinger, Shakespeare or Steinbeck rather than Super Mario.
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Miscellaneous
A Michelin-star experience in Hong Kong for a McDonald’s price
You’re gruffly told to sit at a long bench table where you’re squeezed in between strangers so closely that you can hear each slurp of noodle, each munch of dim sum, each bite of pig’s liver. It’s hot, crowded, noisy. Sounds awful? No, it’s magical.
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People
Taking a leaf out of a little girl’s book
There are nine people in shot. Eight of them are using mobile devices. Four of them are wearing earphones, grimly. All but one look as though they are attending a funeral.
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Airports
Hermès takes the art of the shop window to giddying new heights in Hong Kong
It’s retail as art. Welcome to the beguiling world of French artist Lilian Daubisse, who has created a spellbinding shop window and stand-alone display to celebrate the Hermès opening at Hong Kong International Airport.