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2 days ago | roadbook.com | Liz Provencher

Like all things in New York City, the wine scene is ever changing. The rise of natural and biodynamic wine in the last decade has mellowed and in every corner of the city you’ll find thoughtful globe and style-spanning bottle lists. “The places that are really doing it well curate deep, thoughtful wine selections that tempt both the average consumer and a more seasoned wine enthusiast,” says Ellis Srubas-Giammanco, wine director at Penny restaurant in the East Village.

2 weeks ago | roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann

It started happening a few months ago. Conversations on travel repeatedly came back to a feeling of overwhelm, as friends, family and colleagues grappled with a discombobulating array of choice and a sense of pressure to book the ‘best trip ever’. And no wonder: those scrolling through social media are presented with countless videos of recommendations, hacks and ‘hidden gems’, while Reddit forums harshly critique itineraries and booking companies jostle for attention in your inbox.

1 month ago | roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann

Australian jewellery designer Seb Brown discusses finding inspiration in Paris’s cultural institutions, and what he misses most about his native MelbourneAfter training as a graphic designer, Seb Brown began creating jewellery pieces during a time when he was between jobs and working in a coffee shop. Soon, customers were as interested in buying his hand-carved signet rings as they were in ordering a latte and thus his eponymous brand was born.

1 month ago | roadbook.com | Mhairi Mann

As hotel souvenirs are increasingly seen as badges of belonging and discerning travellers seek out exclusivity, the next big thing in retail might not be launched by a fashion brand, but by a hotelPrior to the digitalisation of retail, discerning shoppers would travel to pick up covetable wares: fragrance in Paris; ceramics from Japan; rugs in Morocco. Now that almost everything is available to buy online, true exclusivity is increasingly rare. Countering this is an evolving boom in hotel retail.

Jan 16, 2025 | roadbook.com | Georgina Groom

With more of us than ever seeking out dark skies and natural phenomena on our travels, 2025 is shaping up as a stellar year. As the solar maximum reaches its peak, we outline the spectacular events set to light up the night skyAnyone seeking a memorable travel experience this year might be advised to glance skywards.