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Petri Burtsoff

Travel and restaurants

Table talk

Wine and cheese tasting in Amsterdam, Japanese dishes meet seasonal Finnish ingredients, Australian craft gin and a Parisian bar with a global twist.

  • Issue #156
  • 10 min read
Sliced pizzetta with stracchino cheese, potato rounds and rosemary on wooden cutting board with pepper bowl
Books

Culture

The 75th Cannes film festival, a Finnish art fair and the oldest bookseller school in France.

  • Issue #155
  • 8 min read
Woman reaching for books on tall white shelves in École de la Librairie bookshop classroom
Affairs

Pursuits of happiness

Whether it’s walking, drawing or playing tennis (badly), six writers and artists share their thoughts on the things that bring them joy.

  • Issue #155
  • 28 min read
Illustration of businesswoman with umbrella walking on stylized map with location markers and winding path
Defence

On the cold front

In northern Norway, Nato is conducting one of the largest military drills in its history – its first since Russia invaded Ukraine. As 30,000 troops rehearse for war, what lies ahead for the alliance?

  • Issue #153
  • 16 min read
Norwegian conscripts in white winter camouflage uniforms training in snow during Cold Response NATO exercise.
Technology

Head of steam

As global demand for saunas rises, a 72-year-old company in rural Finland is turning up the heat.

  • Issue #151
  • 6 min read
Four men in towels sitting in a wooden sauna with a round stone heater in the center
Affairs

Positive influence

Prime minister Sanna Marin explains how Finland is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow.

  • Issue #150
  • 10 min read
Positive influence
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
Design

Back on form

The 20 events, items and innovative makers that are shaping the design world as it regains its momentum.

  • Issue #148
  • 28 min read
Mid-century modern wooden sideboard with blue cabinet doors and geometric abstract artwork above
Property

The Opener

Snakes on a plane, robotic delivery drivers and feng shui failures.

  • Issue #148
  • 9 min read
Pink Coco delivery robot with four wheels on sidewalk pavement

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