Gaia Lutz
All is well
Remote working and relocation were becoming more popular even before the pandemic. Now a brainy bunch in a surfing spot 30 minutes from Lisbon are creating a new technology hotspot.
Growth spurt
The roots of success for Portugal’s best restaurants lie in the country’s agricultural heart. We meet the farmers putting the finest produce on the menu.
Off the map
Sometimes a sustainable solution is on the doorstep. We start our tour of domestic success stories in Lapland, where foreign visitors are absent but Finns are strapping on skis.
Bright lights, small city
Considering a downsize from the metropolis? Our second annual Small Cities Index points you to compact civic spots offering rich culture, varied careers and progressive planning with plenty of room to breathe.
Firm beliefs
How do you measure a company’s success? It’s about creating jobs, solving problems, staying relevant and being innovative. These stories have something to teach you about how to succeed against the odds.
Taken to a tasca
Even as fine dining makes its mark in Lisbon, the city’s traditional tascas – with their modest but comforting dishes – are enjoying a revival.
Riding the waves
We meet the people finding innovative solutions to the problems on their doorstep, from cleaning up Krakow's air to preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans, in cities from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City.
Twelve stops for Christmas
Pondering where to pick up gifts this year? Let our editors guide you with their pick of the best shops, emporiums and design stores on the most inviting shopping streets around the globe.
