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Travel and restaurants

Crest of a wave

The Galician port city is establishing itself as a hub of entrepreneurship, technology, international trade – and exceptional weather. Welcome to ‘Galifornia’.

  • Issue #149
  • 10 min read
Five naval officers in dress uniform posing outdoors.
Entrepreneurialism

Changing tides

Southern Portugal has long been a popular destination among sun-seeking holiday-makers but now a new generation of entrepreneurs is putting down roots in the Algarve in search of a higher quality of life.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 8 min read
Fine dining dish at Los Locos restaurant with sautéed mushrooms and capers on creamy sauce.
Entrepreneurialism

In good company

We highlight 10 businesses doing it better – to the benefit of both planet and purse. From solar power in remote villages to firms lightening farming’s footprint, these companies are making a difference.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 14 min read
Illustration of a delivery driver in a red uniform operating an electric three-wheeler van with packages, a dog running alongside, and city buildings in the background.
Urbanism

Southern Promise

After decades of neglect, Italy’s south is getting the attention it deserves. Young entrepreneurs are returning, bringing drive, talent and drawing long overdue investment to their birthplaces.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 11 min read
Southern Promise
Urbanism

Western promises

Once a fading shipbuilding town, France’s sixth-largest city is now a fast-growing hub of ethical entrepreneurs and creatives.

  • Issue #148
  • 10 min read
Aerial view of Nantes cityscape with terracotta roofs, the Loire River, and surrounding urban sprawl under clear sky.
Business

Changing lanes

Three company leads explain why a firm’s success depends on its ability to spot new opportunities.

  • Issue #148
  • 6 min read
Two businessmen in blue suits discussing strategy with charts, graphs and business icons floating between them
Fashion

On a slow roll

Inspired by an Italian appreciation of quality, three friends have created a clothing company that’s determined not to be a fashion brand.

  • Issue #148
  • 5 min read
On a slow roll
Entrepreneurialism

Top 25 entrepreneurs to watch

Want to start a new business? Be inspired by 25 of the world's brightest entrepreneurs. These leaders, from publishing to design, show the way for others who want to enrich the world.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 50 min read
Interior of Adolfo Domínguez fashion store with wooden sculptural installations and displayed clothing on racks.
Entrepreneurialism

Insider knowledge

There's no single formula for a successful business but entrepreneurship serves up moments of true discovery. Here, leaders share what they have learnt, from harvesting opinions to building brand loyalty.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 23 min read
Illustration of a woman on a bicycle with a basket, facing a line of cars on a road.
Entrepreneurialism

From the ground up

Your business need not be a sudden brainwave. We speak to four company leaders about how on-the-ground experience is invaluable to future ventures, whether it’s tracking cheetahs or learning to love old buildings.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 15 min read
Woman sitting in a modern chair in a sunlit courtyard between renovated buildings with wooden facade.

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