Christopher Lord
Hidden talents
On Saudi Arabia’s fledgling cultural scene, artists tread a precarious path to put the kingdom on the international art map, while the spectres of censorship and bureaucracy still cast long shadows.
Sea change
A tiny North Atlantic archipelago, the Faroe Islands is under the Danish crown. But economic growth and cultural confidence mean some Faroese are calling for full independence. Are they ready to go it alone?
Wondrous wares
From seating to storage, these are the design innovations with which to fit out your home, office or otherwise.
The opener
An old-age option for slowing traffic, Zürich’s booming techno scene, an ode to Lisbon airport and esoteric business cards: we run down the timeliest tidbits from around the globe.
Poll position
Nothing encapsulates German self-image like the country’s car industry. With voters set to decide between more Merkel or a change of direction, we considered what the contenders’ rides say about their popular appeal.
The opener
In our global news round-up we find a remedy for stiff bottoms at the Bayreuth Festival, dance to Egyptian pop in the Mediterranean and make a case for taxi drivers donning national dress.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief asks: as well as writing about those people who are doing things differently, should we be trying to live by our quality-of-life mantra too?
Travel
Whether you want to go wild in Finland or catch some rays in the south of France, look no further than our round-up of charming hotels and guesthouses.
Africa/Middle East
Park revival in Kuwait, storytelling in Nigeria and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop.
City saviours
It takes just one passionate patron or business owner to start turning round a city’s fortunes. From encouraging back rare birds to battling poverty, meet our crack squad of urban fixers.
