Trish Lorenz
Acid test
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.
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.
Diplomacy
A triple whammy of headaches for the eurozone and an odd couple get friendly in the Middle East.
Best in class: Lisbon
A grocery store with a heart, not to mention the highest-quality produce.
Europe
Greece’s smart city, Poland’s left-wing mayor (and potential future president) and Lisbon’s street art.
Local authority
Be it Brazil or Beirut, effective urban regeneration needs ideas from residents who understand their city’s problems and potential. Here’s a global line-up of innovative citizen initiatives.
Travel
From Catskills lodges welcoming creative New Yorkers back to nature, to restored Japanese farmhouses and a eucalyptus-scented Portuguese hideaway — independent hotels are rewriting the rules of escape.
Best in class: Porto
EarlyMade eschews the hard sell in favour of a retail experience and helps to connect buyers visiting Portugal’s well-knit textile traders.
All fired up
A storied Portuguese ceramics brand has been rescued from oblivion – with some vivid results.
