Volume 14 (Discover)

explore the world

What better way to truly discover new destinations than to venture off the beaten path, as intrepid goats have done for centuries? Read more in ‘Cap Karoso’ by Julia Freemantle on p126. Cover photograph by Julia Freemantle.

Our spring edition emerges with expectancy and excitement for the new and unexplored. We embrace the adventurous spirit within, knowing that the journey is as much about the discovery as the destination. We travel to far-flung destinations throughout the globe, via rail, road, and river, embracing a kaleidoscopic spectrum of colour, architecture, and design. A visual feast for the eyes (and soul!).

The navigate page featuring a Weylandts Curated Collectibles hand-carved Swazi Cactus.

MOOD

Ed’s note Away we go p20

Journal Around the world p27

Inspiration On the move p36

Essay The new age of discovery p48

‘On the Move’ on p36 captures objects, furniture and fashion in a dynamic dance of shape and colour.

LOOK

Style Africa calling p54

Shop the look LOOKBOOK p64

Design Back to the future p68

Books Armchair travel p74

Interiors Open house p80

Craft Tactile treasure p84

Art Earth, explored p86

Experience Time travel p88

Architecture North, south, east, west p96

Space Riad, reimagined p100

‘Back to the Future’ on p68 explores local designers’ references to the past that inform the present.

LIVE

Switzerland Drei Berge p114

Indonesia Cap Karoso p126

Italy Venice Venice p136

South Africa Bakkrans p148

United States Hotel Chelsea p160

Saudi Arabia Habitas AlUla p170

Thailand The Standard p182

Sweden Kåseholm p192

Tanzania Singita Sabora p204

On p192, this restored country home in Osterlen, Sweden, now serves as a creative sanctuary for its visitors.

DIGEST

Culture Seeking peace in the Himalayas p218

Architecture Embracing heritage in Accra p220

Art Uncovering love in Los Angeles p221

Craft Finding healing in Tajimi p222

Community Making friends in Marrakesh p224

Food Following flavour in Singapore p226

Drinks Connecting with nature in Champagne p228

Travel Exploring trails in the Cape p230

LAST WORD

Essay Finding (& losing) yourself… p232

In ‘Making Friends in Marrakesh’ on p224, Nandi Dlepu shares her experience of Morocco’s vibrant way of life.

LOOKBOOK

Our ‘Shop the Look’ insert explores furniture and decor inspired by Belmond’s hotel Romazzino in the Mediterranean paradise of Costa Smeralda, Sardinia.