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Trish Lorenz

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Portugal's university hazing tradition, praxe, blends gothic pageantry with troubling ritual. Behind the capes and choral singing lies a centuries-old initiation culture carrying genuine psychological — and sometimes fatal — consequences.

  • Issue #124
  • 6 min read
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Travel and restaurants

Be our guest

We unpack the secrets of the perfect stay, including a Cape Town gem, a surf-tossed Portuguese retreat and a hotel from a famous Japanese brand. First we get a warm welcome in LA.

  • The Escapist #1
  • 12 min read
Bartender mixing cocktails at Firehouse Hotel bar with bottles on shelves behind.
Affairs

Diplomacy

A triple whammy of headaches for the eurozone and an odd couple get friendly in the Middle East.

  • Issue #121
  • 3 min read
Diplomacy

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