Tag: Seaside

Modern Apothecary by the Sea: Haeckels

Bottling the raw benefits of the English coast, the skincare and fragrance brand is now opening a unique sea bathing machine and sauna in Margate

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The English seaside town of Margate—a historical retreat for Londoners fleeing the city smog—has chalk reefs and cliffs along its coast that nurture unique families of seaweed. Carefully hand-harvested, this seaweed becomes the base ingredient for Haeckels’ skincare products; similarly, local botanicals are foraged to create fresh fragrances that evoke an exact moment and location. The Margate-based line was founded by filmmaker-turned-coastal-lover Dom Bridges, and …

Word of Mouth: Reykjavik Nightlife

With seasons of never-ending light, in this city parties start late and stay strong

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Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice—and for good reason. Contrast is part of the Icelandic landscape and identity. Glaciers sit alongside steaming hot springs, snow-capped mountains run into black-sand beaches and in the capital of Reykjavik, the island nation’s rich cultural heritage exists in harmony with cutting-edge art and design. In the daylight hours (which change drastically with the season of …