A new trail offers the chance to stay and eat in some of the region’s most historic towers
Zoey Goto meets the makers of southern Arizona among its revitalised communities and cactus-studded landscapes.
Strumming banjos, line dancing, bolo ties – no, this isn’t the American South, it’s miniscule St Lucia, where the country and western lifestyle has a surprising foothold thanks to a local music scene that puts a Caribbean spin on the Wild Wild West. Zoey Goto meets the island’s buckaroos
Zoey Goto gives advice on twin-city breaks in the US.
Elvis’s beloved, outré mansion is the second-most visited private home in the US, beaten only by the White House. Here are some tips on making the most of a visit to the former residence of the King.
What happens when you mix vintage style with high-speed WiFi? You get Palm Springs, California, where a growing community of retro influencers is embracing a period aesthetic – wearing hoop skirts, driving old cars, attending sock hops – and broadcasting it all on social media, finds Zoey Goto
From throbbing techno hits to silky-smooth jazz, the country’s musical landscape is as diverse as its physical one. Offering rich snapshots of American history, here are the greatest music cities to tune into.
Rolling in like a warm breeze from across the Atlantic, Jimi Hendrix touched down in London and flicked the switch from dull post-war grey to glorious Technicolor.
Bourbon is booming in Louisville. With increasingly diverse producers, booze-themed hotel openings and a growing roster of bars, the Kentucky city is raising a glass to a new chapter in its whiskey-soaked history.
With a new greenway cutting through the concrete jungle, and a creative museum dedicated to Southern rap music, Georgia’s capital is becoming a leafy, lively cultural hub
10-page story on Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains: Rising along the eastern flank of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains are known for their hiking trails, waterfalls and wild bears – this is, after all, the most naturally biodiverse pocket in the US. But a road trip through its old-growth forests reveals a more humane story. Here, tight-knit communities are preserving ancient Appalachian crafts and traditions, from pottery and broom carving to folk dancing, all alongside some of America’s most bombastic resort towns.
London’s cockney scene has a long history and an interesting future, thanks to its proud custodians looking to safeguard its reputation.
Ahead of Don’t Worry Darling’s release on Friday, Zoey Goto introduces its star turn of a setting — the Californian city of Palm Springs
This historical Memphis neighborhood is home to a mix of thriving, switched-on businesses, all infused with a strong sense of community and heritage.
The artisan bread hub has been elevating the humble toast to flamboyant new heights.
Here’s how to road trip through the twinkly Dollyverse
From hiking in the world-famous national park to live music, art galleries and Airstream caravans, live out your desert dreams in Joshua Tree, California
Suited and rebooted – London’s Pearly Kings and Queens are a cockney institution. A new generation of Pearlies is revitalising the tradition, with fresh attitudes fit for the 21st century.
As a new film biopic revives the singer’s legacy, Graceland regular Zoey Goto revisits the superstar’s home town
Zoey Goto received a rare invitation to speak with Dries Van Noten, to discuss the cerebral designer’s take on gender fluidity, the future of the catwalk show and how fashion might offer us a much-needed dose of unadulterated escapism.
The ‘slomad’ trend of slow-travelling digital nomads is rapidly gaining momentum, as many seek a less frenetic pace and richer cultural experiences. ROADBOOK looks at why slowing down is on the up
The King of Rock and Roll remains a cultural icon, and will take center stage in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, Elvis, set to hit theaters on June 24
Looking for a fun-filled city break that won’t break the bank? Then Memphis has you covered. With a non-stop schedule of free festivals – 200 of which are located in the highly walkable downtown area – there’s never a dull moment in the Bluff City.
WAKING up in Dolly Parton’s bed is something many have dreamt of but only a lucky few have achieved – until recently.
For years, people have flocked to Memphis’s South Main Arts District to visit The Arcade Restaurant, one of Elvis’s favorite diners, and the Lorraine Motel, the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and now the Civil Rights Museum. Recently, an influx of fun, quirky businessess has bolstered the area’s historic assets. Here are the spots to see before you swivel your hips onto bluesy Beale Street.
While we all love a road trip, modern times are calling for more eco-conscious options when it comes to exploring our holiday destinations. Thankfully, North America is full of vibrant cities that are easily accessed and enjoyed by train, tram or good old-fashioned walking. So, swerve the gridlock and gas stations and dig into these five fab hubs that are perfect for touring without wheels.
Depending on which facet of Memphis you want to tap into – from its famed barbeque scene and musical heritage, to exploring its urban wilderness or keeping kids entertained – there’s a month to suit every visitor.
Can a learning-focused holiday really help children catch up on missed schoolwork – and all without ruining their fun? Zoey Goto thinks so…
Sleep in Elvis’ bedroom, work 9 to 5 in Dolly’s penthouse, or take a dip in Leo’s pool by checking into these A-list digs.
From what to wear and where to eat, here are 11 things to know before traveling to Memphis
Paying homage to the country music megastar and following her ‘rags to rhinestones’ journey from Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains to Nashville.
Our architectural love letter from Memphis explores the American South city’s dynamic built environment scene
The UK is a land of insatiable storytellers; a place where druids, fairies, bards and kids on broomsticks have long roamed the lands.
The discovery of the remains of the Clotilda, 160 years after it sank, brings new life and interest to the settlement built by the original survivors.
Meet Georgia’s Amanda Kinsey-Joplin, one of the new wave of female chefs carving out a name for themselves in the time-honoured, male-dominated world of Southern barbecue.
Opening a new venue is a huge decision for any bricks-and-mortar business. For the founders of Panadera bakery, it meant getting resourceful with what they had and keeping a very close eye on the business’ day-to-day financial health.
Stitching the past and the present together to create a neighborhood with its finger firmly on the pulse.
Louisiana’s legendary city is now pairing its reputation for partying with a sideline in chic, upmarket boutiques that double down on character and history — from a rejuvenated convent in the Marigny to a renovated warehouse in the French Quarter.
Alabama’s music capital birthed the heady combo of Southern soul and R&B, churning out the sounds of the Sixties – including hits by Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones. Now it’s returning to the spotlight, attracting a new generation of music enthusiasts.
Inside Elvis’s rock and roll Memphis apartment – and here’s the secret to bagging an overnight stay.
Cowboys in Poland and Elvis in Denmark, you don’t need to cross the Atlantic for a slice of the New World
Forget Memphis, now you can honour the King at a copycat Graceland.
Something’s stirring in Copenhagen, where insects have been creeping onto restaurant menus for almost a decade. Zoey Goto heads to the Danish capital to investigate
How do you measure a suit whilst maintaining social distance? And following months of WFH loungewear, is there even an appetite for getting suited and booted again? Zoey Goto paid a visit to see how the world’s most exclusive fashion street is adapting to the new post-Covid normal.
Brewing a fresh blend of beans and beats in Memphis to serve and inspire the community
In June, Serlina Boyd and her six-year-old daughter, Faith, launched Cocoa Girl, the UK’s first magazine for black girls. There have been distribution woes, NDAs and negative headlines – here Serlina reflects on the past few months.
Ten magical places to connect with female empowerment.
While the world is filled with enchanting destinations connected to ancient fairy tales, many of these original stories haven’t fared well in our post #MeToo era. However, if you sweep aside the tales of old, with damsels in distress waiting for their prince to arrive, there are many woke tales of female empowerment, set in spectacular destinations that no fourth-wave feminist would be embarrassed to visit.
South China Morning Post STYLE visited the Italian fashion house to see the making of a US$100,000 K50 suit.
“Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind,” so said the author Mary Ellen Chase. To some this could be a throwaway comment, but to The Inn at Christmas Place, a left field hotel that lavishly celebrates the holiday season every single day of the year, it’s nothing short of a mission statement.
Lockdown has done strange things to our relationship with our homes. Months of WFH and gazing at the same four walls have left many yearning for a change of scenery. Travel restrictions have created itchy feet. We’re starting to eye-up the paintbrush and consider splashing our drab walls with a riot of glorious colour; seeking ways to inject some of that buzz and excitement – usually found by being out there in the world – into our domestic spaces.
From the moment he broke onto the scene in the 1950s, Elvis singlehandedly changed the way that people across the globe dressed, and his influence can still be seen everywhere now, from the street to the catwalk.
When was the last time you climbed a creaky ladder and found peace amongst the treetops? If the answer is decades ago, then now could be the perfect time to round up the kids and start planning a tree house getaway.
On his 85th birthday, we celebrate the fashion legacy of the man from Memphis
Zoey Goto interviews actor Benedict Cumberbatch on the set of Sherlock.
Palm Springs is officially hip once more, as a new troupe of design enthusiasts rediscover its mid-century architecture.
GQ Germany – 40 years after his death, Elvis’ style lives on.
A cruise between Helsinki and Stockholm brings Tove Jansson’s charming children’s book characters to life.
Bourbon, bluegrass, beer and… a Bible-inspired theme park? Prepare to be dazzled by an old-school state that’s full of surprises.
We visited Tennessee’s largest city to sample its famous slow-cooked barbecue ribs but ended up having an encounter with the legendary Al Green over spaghetti.
Memphis Tennessee is at the root of contemporary music in America. Although the USA is rich with inspiring musical cities from New York’s gritty hip-hop beats to Nashville’s country twang, if you want to go all the way back, you need to head to Memphis to discover the city that gave us rock and roll, soul and the blues.
Without Memphis, we wouldn’t have had the legendary Elvis Presley. Memphis is the city that introduced young Elvis to African American music – via the bustling juke joints of Beale Street and buoyant gospel church services – which he then blended with country music to create the trailblazing sound of rock and roll in the mid-’50s. It’s also the city that lifted Elvis from rags to riches, upgrading his low-income housing to a palatial Graceland mansion, in just a few short, sweet years. Memphis made Elvis, and he repaid it by faithfully staying rooted to the city for his entire adult life.
“Fashions fade, style is eternal” declared the late fashion pioneer Yves Saint Laurent. The legendary performer Elvis Presley, who was born on the 8th of January 1935, was one of those rare icons whose style influence has outlived his career.
Zoey Goto trails three Indian-origin labels as they prep, show and wow at London Fashion Week.
Zoey Goto interviews fashion photographer Tim Walker, ahead of his V&A exhibition opening.
Zoey Goto interviews head designer at Gieves & Hawkes, Jason Basmajian.
Zoey Goto, author of the new book ‘Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits’ looks at The King’s key style moments – from his youthful hand-embroidered rockabilly wear, to his diamond encrusted Caddy.
Zoey Goto interviews the British designer Thomas Heatherwick.