Kirthanaa Naidu’s heritage inspires her work as a Malaysian Indian-born cook, stylist and creative director. Discover some of her Malaysian cookery staples, from savoury belacan to fragrant pandan, as told in our cookbook collaboration with Apartamento.
Read more - Kirthanaa Naidu’s Malaysian Pantry Staples
The renowned French artist JR challenges traditions and sparks dialogue with his monumental artistic creations. Turning his eye to the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express where he's designed an entire carriage onboard, the L’Observatoire suite is an artwork in motion. Transforming every detail into an opportunity for introspection and adventure, read JR in his own words as he explores the deeper meaning behind his most ambitious project yet.
Read more - JR on the Making of L’Observatoire
Our Ask the Concierge series returns – and this time, we’re heading to Villa Sant’Andrea in Taormina, Sicily. Today, we meet the hotel’s Head Concierge Caterina Cucuzza. She tells us where to find authentic artisanal ceramics, reveals Sicily’s best spots for a shaded gelato and guides us on where to book a romantic dinner for two.
Read more - Ask The Concierge: Caterina Cucuzza’s Taormina
One train, five courses, ten suspects. A new immersive murder mystery experience on board the British Pullman train is setting off from London for a wildly entertaining whodunit.
Read more - Investigate London’s New Murder Mystery Experience
Whisky might be smooth, but knowing which one to order can be anything but. Millie Milliken, award-winning spirits writer and head of content for OurWhisky Foundation – a non-profit that lifts women in the global whisky industry – provides an expert guide to make sense of it when you see it on a menu.
Read more - The Lingo to Know When Ordering Scotch Whisky
While Modernist icons like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Luis Barragán sowed the seeds of greatness, a new cohort of creatives are steering Mexico City’s cultural conversation into a contemporary space. Beyond the few days in February that make up art week and the well–trodden landmarks that feature in every other city guide, there is plenty more here that promises to reward the art and design lover that is willing to dig deeper.
Read more - An Art & Design Lover’s Guide to Mexico City
For the past forty years, Chef Raymond Blanc OBE has been serving dishes plated like paintings at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – alongside amassing a collection of artistic commissions for the hotel. Inspired by the stories that make this hotel feel like a home, discover some of Le Manoir’s most prized artistic pieces.
Read more - Feast on Art at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
In a world dominated by short, snappy videos vying for our attention (the span of which, let’s face it, is ever shrinking), long-form ambient films on YouTube have become the ultimate antidote. As Belmond’s slow TV series ‘Long Shots’ launches – taking you to diverse destinations, from Rio to Portofino – we take a closer look at this slow media phenomenon.
Read more - Ambient Films: The New Mindfulness?
In the summer, the mysterious sea mist lifts and limeños come alive. Lima, the foodie capital of South America, is vibrant and cosmopolitan year-round – but her best side is seen between December and April. Fresh from a whirlwind nationwide tour celebrating Belmond’s 25 years in Peru, writer Alexandra Pereira shares her Lima highlights.
Read more - Why Summer Is the Best Time to Visit Lima
Santa Barbara has long been a magnet for filmmakers, from classic Hollywood epics to contemporary dramas. Ahead of the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), take our self-guided cinematic tour through the very places where some of the most iconic films were made.
Read more - Self-Guided Cinematic Tour of Santa Barbara
In our second Belmond and Apartamento book, ‘Penang: Recipes & Wanderings Around an Island in Malaysia’, we disembark in Georgetown along with acclaimed chef André Chiang. Among his storied anecdotes and rich lessons on local cultures, the Taiwan-born culinary curator of the Eastern & Oriental Express tells us all about a staple of Malaysian cuisine – the duck curry dish.
Read more - Recipe: André Chiang’s Penang Duck Curry
Discover ‘Penang: Recipes and Wanderings Around an Island in Malaysia’, the newest cookbook collaboration between Belmond and Apartamento.
Read more - Eat Your Way Through Penang
Chef André Chiang has opened nine restaurants around the world, including the two Michelin star restaurant RAW in Taipei. Here he steps out from the kitchen and into the vibrant hawker markets of Penang with his version of an oyster omelette, from ‘Penang: Recipes & Wanderings Around an Island in Malaysia’, Belmond’s new cookbook with Apartamento.
Read more - Recipe: André Chiang’s Oyster Omelette
After a global search and over 800 applications, the first winner of the Belmond Photographic Residency has been announced.
Read more - Meet the Winner of the Belmond Photographic Residency
Wes Anderson's distinctive style now graces the rails. Climb on board the British Pullman and discover a train carriage meticulously re-designed by the director, and spiriting travellers across the UK.
Read more - How Wes Anderson Redesigned Our Train
Discover how Mexico’s long-held tradition of transforming natural materials into craft is being respun by socially minded designers.
Read more - Ground Force
When Raymond Blanc found the historic manor house that would become Le Manoir, he said it was ‘love at first sight’. Forty years on, we spent the day reminiscing with Raymond about his vision for Le Manoir and his culinary inspirations.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Raymond Blanc OBE
Through numerous ancient ingredients and centuries of history, discover the DNA of new restaurant ‘Mauka’ with the celebrated Peruvian chef at the helm: Pía León.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Pía León