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Gaia Lutz

Urbanism

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 9 min read
All is well
Food & Drink

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.

  • Issue #143
  • 11 min read
Growth spurt
Travel and restaurants

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.

  • Issue #141
  • 1 min read
Person cross-country skiing through snow-covered forest with dog on leash in Finnish Lapland
Affairs

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.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 1 min read
Bright lights, small city
Entrepreneurialism

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 15 min read
Firm beliefs
Food & Drink

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.

  • Issue #132
  • 9 min read
Diners eating at tables in Casa dos Pasarinhos restaurant with historic Lisbon paintings on white tiled walls
Affairs

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.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 18 min read
Riding the waves
Retail

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.

  • Issue #129
  • 27 min read
A cosy homeware shop interior with light wood shelving displaying ceramics, with a colourful sofa and cushions at the centre.
Design

Rework it

Renovation can be a delicate balancing act between modern comforts and maintaining historical charm. We visit three European cities where carefully considered restorations are bringing buildings back to their former glory.

  • Issue #124
  • 13 min read
Rework it

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