Gaia Lutz
Alvalade, the 15-minute Lisbon neighbourhood offering the best of urban living and green space
An urban vision that balances social and cultural factors with ambitious streetscapes can deliver thriving neighbourhoods. A case in point is Alvalade, a master plan that has developed into a lively mixed-use area.
Leave the urban sprawl behind at Amaria, a boutique Algarve getaway
Time stands still at Nuno Oliveira’s hotel Amaria, where visitors seek tranquility and a slower pace of life amid the region’s abundant natural beauty.
Vale Palheiro Earth Resort, a countryside retreat in Portugal that promises total relaxation
Built using traditional construction methods with materials and crafts suited to the surrounding terrain, Vale Palheiro Earth Resort is at one with its natural environment.
Craft roots keep Lisbon Design Week on the cutting edge
Compared to showcases in other European design capitals, Lisbon Design Week is a more intimate affair that celebrates the closeness of its craft traditions.
Portugal is laudably promoting media literacy – but there’s more to be done
When Lisbon experienced a 10-hour electricity blackout just over two weeks ago, rumours and conspiracy theories quickly filled the vacuum of official information. Wild speculation about the origin of the disruption spread through the…
Inside Galeto’s enduring appeal in Lisbon
The restaurant Galeto has welcomed everyone from politicians to prostitutes. We take a seat to find out why it has stood the test of time.
How Livraria Lello continues to stay relevant in the 21st century
The team behind this literary haven is developing a business model for the modern age.
The design agenda: Copenhagen’s high hopes, Ecuador’s collaborative communities and a royal rumble in Saudi Arabia
The ancient Arabian oasis city hopes to inspire tourism through local initiatives.
The business agenda: A Jakarta-based fragrance label and the company driving Japan’s substitute-meat market
Plus: a Portuguese brand aiming to bring circular fashion into the mainstream.
Upgrade your travel plans with an oceanside escape and a tempting train ride across Malaysia
Plus: new flight routes departing from Cape Town, Shanghai and more.
