IN THE MOOD
FOR MUJI
MUJI HOTEL GINZA
Tokyo
The Japanese retail brand
Muji has a cult following
in Asia—and until recently, it’s
been known for its minimalist
furniture and unbranded home
items. But Muji is moving
beyond lifestyle stores and into
hotels. After opening two in
China, the company debuted its
first Japanese location in April.
Rooms start at less than $150
a night and are decked out with
Muji furniture, bed linens and
snacks. —Amy Gunia
CHILE’S CULINARY
CROWN
BORAGÓ
Santiago, Chile
Boragó has long been at
gastronomy’s forefront,
thanks to practices such as
inoculating vegetables with
mold spores to make “cheese.”
In February, founder Rodolfo
Guzmán surprised foodies
worldwide when he revealed
plans to move his 12-year-old
restaurant to a new space with
stunning views of the Andes—
then opening it days later.
—Nicholas Gill
EUROPE’S NEW
RIVER QUEEN
AMAMAGNA
In May, one of the largest
ships ever to cruise on a
European waterway launched
on the Danube, central Europe’s
longest river, which runs through
lush countryside and capital
cities including Budapest and
Vienna. The AmaMagna, built
exclusively for the Danube’s
wide expanse, provides cruisers
with ample personal space—
from cabins that look more like
five-star hotel rooms to a pool on
the roof. All excursions on shore
are included in the offerings,
which start at $3,799 for a
seven-day cruise. —Billy Perrigo
SIGURJON STEINSSON
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