Welcome to the Journal
Some journeys begin with a destination.
Others begin with a feeling.
Cocktails & Cathedrals is our collection of places that slowed us down, surprised us and stayed with us long after we returned home.
Historic hotels.
Quiet cafés.
Beautiful libraries.
Forgotten streets.
Remarkable interiors.
And, every now and then, a perfectly mixed cocktail to finish the day.
Every place has a story.
These are ours.
Featured Stories
If you’re visiting Cocktails & Cathedrals for the first time, these are a few of our favourite places to begin.
Why Cinque Terre Feels Like Living Inside a Romance Novel
Colourful houses, hidden alleyways and one of Italy’s most unforgettable coastlines.
11 Chateau Ideas That Still Feel Wildly Luxurious Today
Chandeliers, lush textures and aged natural materials you can bring into your own home.
Why We Keep Returning to Brisbane’s Treasury Hotel
Sometimes class is not defined by rooftop pools and floor to ceiling glass with city views.
Explore Our Collections
Wander however you like. Every collection leads somewhere beautiful.
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Wander
France
Italy
England
Portugal
Spain
Hidden Places
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Latest Stories
Our newest stories from beautiful places around the world.
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17 Boutique Hotel Design Ideas Worth Stealing For Your Home
By Cocktails & Cathedrals The Best Hotels Don’t Just Look Beautiful They make you feel something. Have you ever checked into a beautiful hotel and…
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13 Historic Bookshops That Feel Like Time Travel
From hidden Parisian bookshops to converted churches lined with towering shelves, these are the bookshops that remind us why physical books still matter. Why We…
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Why We Keep Returning to Brisbane’s Treasury Hotel
Some hotels are simply places to sleep. Others become part of the story. Brisbane’s Treasury Hotel belongs firmly in the second category. We’ve stayed here…
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15 Historic Hotels That Feel Like Living in a Novel
By Cocktails & Cathedrals There are hotels that provide a place to sleep. And then there are hotels that make you wonder whether you’ve accidentally…
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17 Historic Libraries That Feel Like Time Travel
From soaring Baroque halls to endless shelves of leather-bound books, these are the libraries that make modern buildings feel strangely forgettable. Why We Keep Falling…
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Why Old Libraries Feel Like Time Travel
By Cocktails & Cathedrals For most of my life, I thought libraries were simply places that stored books. Useful places. Quiet places. The sort of…
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Why Dark European Interiors Feel More Luxurious Than Modern Minimalism
Everyone Told Me Luxury Meant Light For years, I thought luxury meant light. White walls. Pale timber floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Marble benchtops. Open-plan living spaces…
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Why Cinque Terre Feels Like Living Inside a Romance Novel
Colourful villages perched on dramatic cliffs, handwritten menus, weathered shutters and evenings scented with sea air – Cinque Terre isn’t simply beautiful. It feels like…
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Why Outdoor Baths Feel More Luxurious Than Expensive Bathrooms
Some places are memorable because of the room. Others stay with you because of how they make you feel. On a recent stay in a…
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11 French Chateau Design Ideas That Still Feel Wildly Luxurious Today
Long before maximalism became a modern design trend, French châteaux were already mastering layered interiors filled with texture, atmosphere, ornament, and warmth. Walking through the…
Until Next Time…
Travel slowly.
Stay beautifully.
We’ll meet you somewhere beautiful.