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Design

Design destination

In the first of a new series of journeys, we hit the road and head to the village of Noormarkku, western Finland, in search of superlative Finnish design.

  • Issue #147
  • 13 min read
Villa Mairea exterior with white limestone and wood architecture surrounded by tall coniferous trees
Travel and restaurants

Magic moments

Morocco is a short hop from Europe but another world. Surrounded by salesmen in souks, robed figures and dazzling palaces, it’s easy to fall under its spell. Our guide covers Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier.

  • Issue #127
  • 3 min read
Magic moments
Travel and restaurants

Open for business

We visit a US wellness retreat with a soothing Japanese-Scandinavian twist, an art deco boutique hotel in the Middle East and a luxurious guesthouse in Italy.

  • Issue #127
  • 3 min read
Open for business
Affairs

Happiness lab

According to the UN, Finns live in the world’s happiest nation. Decades of government-led tweaks to Finnish life have conjured a surprising level of contentment, making the country a social experiment.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 11 min read
Happiness lab
Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Sweden’s ambassador to Finland, soft power in Spain and Taiwan is tuning in.

  • Issue #119
  • 4 min read
An older man in a suit gestures while speaking from an armchair in an elegant, art-filled sitting room with a fireplace and bookshelves.
Design

Baltic beauty

Finland’s capital boasts magnificent architecture, quirky drinking venues and dashing design.

  • Issue #118
  • 4 min read
Baltic beauty

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