naschmarkt with the Molcho family The Molcho brothers and their mother Haya, food writer and founder of NENI restaurants, take us on a tour of their favourite Viennese neighbourhood, Naschmarkt
in Isea’s footsteps Florence-based jewellery maker and designer Isea Karsli takes Companion on a tour of her favourite neighbourhood haunts
being David Artist David Meran chats about his creativity and his love of designer handbags with soul
form, function, fun. Megan Murray rounds up our favourite design museums near 25hours Hotels and beyond.
sleepover on wheels Bus travel just got a whole lot sexier with the launch of Twiliner, Europe’s first sleeper service by road.
two women, one week. Companion chats to Cátia Rosa and Elke Mayer, the passionate powerhouses behind Zurich Music Week.
fun dining with Hannah Companion editor Jane Anderson chats to 27-year-old Hannah Kleeberg about her growing culinary empire, Herrlich Dining, and giant cheese graters.
bringing art to life Artist Spencer Chalk Levy is leading a hand-drawn revolution against AI. He chats to Companion about his artistic life and recent collaboration with 25hours Hotels.
nadine picks up the pace in cologne Cologne native and Team Lead for Partner Acquisition at Urban Sports Club, Nadine Contessa Hillebrand takes Companion to her favourite spots around the city.
through the looking glass Design and innovation journalist, Rima Sabina Aouf, examines the current tech behind our ubiquitous screens and what the future holds.
design worth the detour If you’re looking for design inspiration, it really is worth travelling the extra mile, and there’s nowhere better to head this year than Frankfurt RheinMain, World Design Capital 2026. Gracie Helps investigates
designs on hospitality Matt Charlton chats to 25hours Hotels founder, Christoph Hoffmann about the importance of design when bringing hotels to life.
into the wild Jane Dunford takes a wellbeing adventure in Mongolia, one of the most remote places on earth
sing along if you don't know the words Matt Charlton (song of choice, ‘Let’s Dance’ by Bowie) checks out the karaoke bars guaranteed to hit the right note on a 25hours city all nightery
sundays in the city What does your perfect Sunday look like? Local experts share the best ways to spend the Sabbath. Words by Megan Murray
stop making the devil’s music Dominic Bliss meets the all-female hijab-wearing heavy metal band, Voice of Baceprot, who have caused outrage among conservatives in Indonesia
saddle up buttercup Companion discovers the inspiration behind FLINC, the compact city and cargo bike company.
carne diem Jane Anderson talks to butcher, Dario Cecchini about his respect for nature, and his new restaurant at 25hours Hotel in Florence
stimulus package Companion's Matt Charlton chat to DJ Stimulus about his creative and collaborative energy
the long game Longevity is the wellness buzzword of the moment. Susan Ward Davies explores how to live your best life—for longer
the beauty of co-creation Fashion stylist and writer Michelle Duguid discusses why two heads are better than one when it comes to grace and style
if these walls could talk Iconic hotels are the grande dames of hospitality, and continue to inspire a new generation of contemporary hotels. Travel writer Susan Ward Davies reports.
wall came tumbling down Matt Charlton reflects on the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago, why the city is a magnet for misfits, and the role of the music scene and dancefloor in reunification.
full of beans Megan Murray explores the social act of coffee drinking, and the cafes that reach out to community
on the edge Health and fitness journalist Yanar Alkayat reflects on the popularity of extreme sports and how you too can embrace the extraordinary
HoMie is where the heart is Companion discovers how streetwear brand HoMie tackles homelessness and hardship.
matt’s stroll around sydney Artist and Sydney local Matt Cauchi guides us through Darlinghurst, where he built a loyal community at Bloodhound Café before leaping into full time art. Now his vibrant works hang from Bondi to Paris, powered by the neighbourhood that still cheers him on.
in full bloom Jane Anderson gets the latest floral updates from Seraina Serrat, founder of pioneering Zurich flower shop, Floral Lokal.
Habibi Imad El Rayess and Jessica Rees, founders of Habibi, talk to Jane Anderson about their mission to alter the stigma of Arabic script.
supersense me Escape from your digital cage with the help of Florian ‘Doc’ Kaps of Supersense. Dominic Bliss interviews this analogue warrior.
cycling the silk roads The Silk Roads traverse more than 40 countries and are a corner stone in the evolution of Eurasia. Adventure cyclist and journalist, Markus Stitz, takes you for an exhilarating and enlightening ride
unravelling batik Fashion insider Michelle Duguid delves into the ancient Indonesian art of batik, still alive and well in the world of contemporary fashion
ahead of the curve Jenny Southan, founder of travel trend forecasting agency Globetrender, explores seven ways Asia is setting the agenda for globetrotting this year
trailblazer green fashion - Jean Geanie Jane Anderson speaks to Donna Priadi, founder of sustainable and inclusive Indonesian fashion brand, KIND Denim.
trailblazer: high-end cuisine - Tiger Lily burning Matt Charlton talks to Stephan Erletz, head chef of the Asia-inspired Tiger Lily restaurant
trailblazer perfumes & bodycare - heaven scent Companion speaks to Chris Kerrigan, perfumer and co-founder of artisan perfume brand Oaken Lab.
troy’s stroll around jakarta Jakarta local Troy Fridatama leads you to his favourite hotspots around 25hours Hotel The Oddbird — exploring a city that blends modernity and tradition in the heart of one of Asia's most vibrant capitals.
heritage on a plate Meet the coolest culinary creatives, sharing their ancestral Asian recipes in their favourite European cities. Megan Murray reports
megan's indie guide to hamburg Walk Hamburg’s creative quarter with journalist Megan Murray. After years chasing stories worldwide, she made the Hanseatic city her home, uncovering its cafés, indie boutiques and big heart, and proving it rivals Munich and Berlin in charm.
made with time by Diana Radovan, winner of ‘Story Slam’ held at the 25hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian in Munich.
radical words Award-winning Australian novelist, Michelle de Kretser, chats to Christopher Bone about the roots, reality and responsibility of being a contemporary writer cooking up a storm Head chef Luke Davenport brings the buzz of The Palomar to his hometown of Sydney, as the restaurant opens at 25hours Hotel The Olympia. Jane Anderson gets the lowdown. state of the art Matt Charlton discovers how art duo Veli & Amos use public spaces to make a statement retail therapy Megan Murray investigates how community and collaboration rather than competition are now at the heart of our hippest high streets.
radical words Award-winning Australian novelist, Michelle de Kretser, chats to Christopher Bone about the roots, reality and responsibility of being a contemporary writer
cooking up a storm Head chef Luke Davenport brings the buzz of The Palomar to his hometown of Sydney, as the restaurant opens at 25hours Hotel The Olympia. Jane Anderson gets the lowdown.
state of the art Matt Charlton discovers how art duo Veli & Amos use public spaces to make a statement
retail therapy Megan Murray investigates how community and collaboration rather than competition are now at the heart of our hippest high streets.