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Building society

Colombia’s newest city, Serena del Mar, is an experiment in privately funded urbanism.
Back in business

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Second life

Many people dream of leaving the office behind and pursuing something more fulfilling. But what happens when you actually do it? From an engineer-turned-carpenter to an accountant-cum-beekeeper, we meet six people who handed in their notice and reshaped their lives.
Duty calls

More people than ever are flying, which means more shoppers pondering a buy before boarding – but how can retailers rise up and meet soaring customer expecations?
Waste warriors

The vast amounts of plastic dumped in Senegal is suffocating the West African nation. But it is finally waking up to the problem as companies drive forward initiatives to help the country clean up its act.
Shared passion

Art collectors Mera and Don Rubell have found a suitably generous new space to display their remarkable collection.
Grey pride

Fashion and lifestyle magazines aimed at the over sixties are appearing on newsstands across Japan. And by taking a positive and inclusive approach to a long-neglected demographic, publishers are realising the spending power of the ‘nice generation’.
Still standing

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise: a cluster of modernist masterpieces that will transport you to Cape Cod’s creative past.
Clear vision

In a world of too-bright LED lights, respected Spanish brand Marset casts a warmer glow on the business of lamp design. We meet the enlightened makers at its new HQ.
In with the Old

Time and many thoughtless refurbishments have diminished French architect and designer Maxime Old’s legacy. But, thankfully, two of his most glorious interiors have been preserved in Rouen.
Pacific plates

Known for its natural beauty, Orcas Island has been growing a community-based culinary scene as organic as the fresh produce on which it relies.
My last meal: Amanda Lear

Singer, model, muse, actress and close confidante of many a major star, the ‘disco Marlene Dietrich’ returns to the restaurant where she used to dine with Dalí and tells us how her affair with David Bowie got off to a shaky start.
Sharp darts

Heritage sense paired with modern sensibilities sets these Pugliese blazer brands apart.
Making the cut

Rejina Pyo’s eponymous label was struggling to take off but a bold last-ditch collection launched the brand sky high.

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Into the wild

Venture out and explore the great outdoors – but not without a hardy pair of boots, a rainproof jacket and all the gear you might need on your hike through the wilderness.

Writers: Hester Underhill

Photography: David Sykes

Flask Mizu + Finisterre finisterre.com; mizulife.eu

Mountaineer backpack Rains rains.com

Fire-toolset Snow Peak snowpeak.com

Mountain boots Danner global.danner.com

Marsupial fleece Patagonia patagonia.com

Camper MK1 watch Timex timex.com

Crono N5 knife Swiss Advance swiss-advance.com

Leather thermos Sol&Luna solxluna.com

Waterproof Zeta SL jacket Arc’teryx arcteryx.com

Black Hole tote pack Patagonia patagonia.com

Astro 175 headlamp Black Diamond blackdiamondequipment.com

Basic Nature waterproof matches Relags relags.com

Kettle, plate and flask Snow Peak snowpeak.com

Power + light and charger WakaWaka waka-waka.com

Ofuton sleeping bag Snow Peak snowpeak.com

Towel for two Pendleton pendletonwoolenmills.eu

A-30 NH compass Suunto suunto.com

Pendeen socks Finisterre finisterre.com

Field flight cap Snow Peak snowpeak.com

Greenland garment wax Fjällräven fjallraven.com

South Rim 600 boots Danner global.danner.com

Penmarch raincoat Armor Lux armorlux.com

Roc Helios 25 backpack Haglöfs haglofs.com

Gloves Hestra hestragloves.com

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