Adam Hay-Nicholls
The Queen of Cups
When the Spanish Civil War broke out, everyone from Spanish revolutionaries to M.I.6 agents wanted to steal the Holy Grail. Little did they know that a Valencian postwoman had hidden it in her sofa
The Living Vroom Boom
For luxury-car makers such as Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Mercedes, the next frontier in design is residential apartment towers in Dubai and Miami
Secrets of the Michelin Man
The Michelin Guide will soon start judging the world’s hotels as well as its restaurants. But what will the guide’s shadowy inspectors be looking for?
Va-Va-Vroom!
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is decadent and depraved—and a massive commercial success
Land, Air, and Sea
An affection for the four W’s—wings, waves, wheels, and watches—is buried in each man’s heart. Herewith, gifts for adventurers of all stripes
The Elephant in the Room
Safaris can make or break couples—we’re thinking here of Out of Africa, Mogambo, and, naturally, Harry and Meghan. At Chobe Game Lodge, in Botswana, you can re-ignite your passion, just like Dick and Liz did
High on Life
As the war in Ukraine rages on, a maverick humanitarian from New Orleans makes his mark by importing ambulances and saving lives
Antique Road Show
At Mille Miglia, Italy’s most prestigious auto race, an appreciation for classic cars and all that comes with driving them—danger, beauty, and speed—endures across generations
Tour de Force
The tragic tale of the Bugatti spies, French car racers turned Allied sleuths during the Second World War
