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Victoria Monét warmed up the crowd with her smooth R&B sound and signature sleek dance moves. When Mars hit the stage, the night belonged to “The Romantic,” his first studio album in a decade. Songs like “Cha Cha Cha” and the chart-topping “I Just Might” brought the album's Latin-inspired sound to London.

There is a priceless charm that only nature can provide. It's weaved within the hum of a river flowing over centuries of stone and in the distant chime of cow bells as they graze among alpine meadows. This is what it feels like to traverse through the winding roads that lead to Lech am Arlberg in Austria. The landscape is perhaps the closest things you'll find to a storybook paradise, filled with lush greenery, roaming horses and trees that tower so tall, you're reminded of how awe-inspiring the world is outside of a big city.

“For Japanese artists, it's really hard to get the opportunity to play this kind of venue which means we are accepted by lots of people in this country. So we're really proud of it,” says vocalist and guitarist Motoki Ohmori on the monumental moment. The huge venue was filled to the very top with members of their fan club waving lights in enthusiastic unison. It was a feat that most artists can only dream of. “We were really happy. We felt like we were in heaven.”

We are all a summation of the stories that came before us. Origins cannot be erased but only reformed. Walking through the arched metal gate of Wilmina hotel in Berlin feels a lot like seeing the foundations of the past illuminated with the vision of the present. The property is a former women's prison in Charlottenburg. Grüntuch Ernst Architects took its remnants and transformed into a peaceful haven in the middle of Berlin.

A summer at sea might be the antidote to this year's heatwave. Sailing along Croatia's Adriatic coast with Yacht Week , you're greeted with balmy sparkling waters, the beating summer sun and a evening of activities when you touch land to explore some Croatia's most beautiful spots from Hvar to Vis. The annual event celebrated its 20th year in July, gathering a fleet of boats filled with an international mix of sun-kissed travellers. Whether you're looking to celebrate a milestone, party across of the coast or explore the most magical views, Yacht Week offers an experience for every kind of traveler across Greece, Sicily, Tahiti, Thailand and Mexico. Schön! hopped on board for the Croatia leg of one of the world's pioneers of the “floating festival” and put together a guide of unmissable spots.

tracht , as covetable as ever for women across Austria and Germany. Based in Kitzbühel, a picturesque alpine town, the brand brings a contemporary vision to the classic dirndl, the country's traditional dress for women. A dirndl is comprised of a blouse and corset dress, most commonly seen these days at celebrations like Oktoberfest. With such rich roots, Sportalm successfully designs traditional wear with cross-generational appeal.

Nestled in a side street within the historic city centre, Locale Firenze sits within the Cocini Palace which dates back to the 16th century. It features a swanky bar with tall glass ceilings and a uniquely immersive cocktail experience. Ranked as one of the world's 50 best bars, their cocktail menu is playful and tongue-in-cheek. Each drink is assigned to a common Italian hand gesture that guests are encouraged to use when ordering. If you're unfamiliar with the theatrics of Italian hand gestures, take a look at your drink coaster. They feature images of Locale Firenze staff dressed in medieval attire, embodying one gesture for each item on the menu.

In her first official solo London show, Syd transported fans on a journey down memory lane. The London stop of her “Beard” tour at Islington Assembly Hall celebrated the songs that made us fall in love with her and her growth as an artist. She hit the stage with “2 Many Days ” and “Always Be Mine” from her first solo album in four years, “Beard.” Syd's set was filled with slow jams, mellow tunes and tender vocals. She amped up the room with songs from her second studio album, “Broken Hearts Club,” which left the crowd screaming.

In a triumphant London return, JAŸ-Z reminded us exactly why he is widely regarded as the greatest of all time on his JAŸ-Z 30 tour. Carrying the pulse of New York with him, H.O.V. took us on an awe-inspiring drive down memory lane to celebrate three decades of his debut album. “How many people in here have been down since day one? This album changed my life thirty years ago, and hopefully some of these words touch you,” he asked the crowd. Thirty years on from Reasonable Doubt, you still can't knock his hustle.

Who do you become when your screen goes dark? The digital takeover may have democratised accessibility to information and opportunity, but its dark side includes a cultural disconnect and an entire generation whose taste is shaped by a feedback loop rather than real word experience. Telekom Electronic Beat's campaign “NOT A PASSENGER” tackles the phenomenon head on. It's a reminder to touch grass and take the reins of your present rather than letting life pass you by one scroll at a time.