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Hidden gems

The small Japanese town of Yame, and its surrounding countryside, is pulling in visitors with its new inn and craft heritage.

  • Issue #161
  • 10 min read
Traditional Japanese room with tatami floors, exposed wooden beams, paper lantern, low table and built-in shelving
Culture

Artistic intake

From a sculpture park to record shops, these are the cultural hotspots to hit this summer.

  • Issue #155
  • 13 min read
Arik Levy stands in his bright studio space surrounded by metallic sculptures and art pieces
Travel and restaurants

Open invitation

After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is opening up to tourism. Thanks to a new visa scheme, citizens of almost 40 countries can gain access quickly and easily – but will they come?

  • Issue #144
  • 10 min read
Umm al-Tabul Mosque with its distinctive minarets and dome structure in Baghdad
Arts

Making a scene

Italy's cultural landscape extends far beyond Renaissance masterpieces, encompassing innovative contemporary spaces housed in gilded foundations, former power plants and Hadid-designed mountain bunkers.

  • Issue #142
  • 8 min read
Making a scene
Travel and restaurants

A taste of the action

Wine tastings naturally dominate any visitor’s agenda in Tokaj but cultural and outdoor options abound. And when you’ve finished with the action there’s still time to hoist a glass.

  • Issue #136
  • 4 min read
A taste of the action
Urbanism

Rough diamond

The creative residents of Sicily’s delightfully unpolished capital have claimed their home town as a hub for art and design – and a haven for anyone looking to soak up the sun and sea.

  • Issue #135
  • 6 min read
Rough diamond

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