Sofia de la Cruz
Sofia de la Cruz is the Travel Editor at Wallpaper*. A self-declared flâneuse, she feels most inspired when taking the role of a cultural observer – chronicling the essence of cities and remote corners through their nuances, rituals, and people. Her work lives at the intersection of art, design, and culture, often shaped by conversations with the photographers who capture these worlds through their lens.
Latest articles by Sofia de la Cruz
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Airbnb launches a ‘Wuthering Heights’ overnight experience in Yorkshire
Emerald Fennell’s vision of Cathy’s bedroom becomes a limited overnight stay in Brontë Country. The best part? It’s completely free
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Finally, a London members’ club restaurant worth joining for
At The Roof Gardens, the Roman and Williams-designed Komorebi is a restaurant where Japanese precision meets cinematic light above the city
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The best hotels in Copenhagen for a stylish city break
Discover the best design-led hotels in Copenhagen for architecture and interior design fans
By Sarah Wood González Published
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Check into Janu Tokyo hotel, Aman’s sociable sibling brand
Step inside the Jean-Michel Gathy-designed Janu Tokyo and discover its state-of-the-art wellness facilities
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Martin Kuczmarski’s new London restaurant is made for long lunches and late nights
From the founder of The Dover comes Martino’s: a softly lit Italian trattoria in Sloane Square, where appetite, atmosphere and romance are inseparable
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
This week, the design year got underway with Paris’ interiors and furniture fair. Elsewhere, the Wallpaper* editors marked the start of 2026 with good food and better music
By Anna Solomon Published
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Fujifilm’s most cinematic Instax yet is built for life in motion
Blending short-form video, instant printing and point-and-shoot form, the new Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the perfect travel companion
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Rome’s hottest new bar is a temporary art installation – don’t miss it
Villa Lontana presents ‘Bar Far’, a striking exhibition by British artists Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page, where nothing is what it seems
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Stay at the childhood home of Jessie Buckley’s character in Hamnet
Cwmmau Farmhouse, available as a holiday let through the National Trust, stars in the Golden Globe-winning film as the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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This bijou hotel in Madrid doubles as a cultural hub
Casa de las Artes is located within the Spanish capital’s ‘Art Triangle’. Designed by ASAH Studio, it offers the warmth and intellect of one of the many neighbouring museums
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Is this the world’s most striking food stall?
There’s more than meets the eye at this handsome food stall by Lyth Design, located in the northern Indian city of Sonipat
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Capella Taipei wins Best New Opening 2026
Designed by André Fu, Capella Taipei is a long-overdue and much-needed addition to the Taiwanese capital’s limited luxury hotel scene
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of 2025
Much of the life of a Wallpaper editor* is, inevitably, spent behind a screen. Yet the stories that truly resonate are found beyond it. As we stride into 2026, our team reflects on the last year, and the out-of-office adventures that shaped it
By Tianna Williams Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Orient Express wins Best Reinvention 2026
Orient Express has held a near-mythic place in the globetrotting firmament since launching in 1883, but its recent reinvention – including its first hotel and an upcoming yacht – signals a decisive new chapter
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Five travel destinations to have on your radar in 2026
The cultural heavyweights worth building an itinerary around as culture and creativity come together in powerful new ways
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The most stylish hotel debuts of 2025
A Wallpaper* edit of this year’s defining hotel openings. Design-led stays to shape your next escape
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Form... and flavour? The best design-led restaurant debuts of 2025
A Wallpaper* edit of the restaurant interiors that shaped how we ate, gathered and lingered this year
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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A hot pink carousel just touched down in the Swiss Alps, thanks to Carsten Höller
At Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the artist transformed a familiar childhood carousel into a meditation on time and being
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The Wallpaper* team’s travel highlights of the year
A year of travel distilled. Discover the destinations that inspired our editors on and off assignment
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The ryokan, reinvented: checking in at Hoshinoya Tokyo
Hoshinoya Tokyo rewrites the ryokan for the modern city, a barefoot ascent through layered rituals, tradition and restorative onsen culture
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Check into the parkland oasis where Tokyo slows down
The third in a hat-trick of Trunk spaces in Tokyo, Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park offers a measured take on contemporary Tokyo living
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
Far from slowing down for the festive season, the Wallpaper* team is in full swing, hopping from events to openings this week. Sometimes work can feel like play – and we also had time for some festive cocktails and cinematic releases
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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NYC’s first alcohol-free members’ club is full of spirit
The Maze NYC is a design-led social hub in Flatiron, redefining how the city gathers with an alcohol-free, community-driven ethos
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: City of the Year shortlist
Explore the nominated urban locations making an impact in design, architecture and contemporary culture
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
