Time - International (2019-09-02)

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

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