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Behind the Cover of Our Craft Issue: In Conversation with the Illustrators

Discover the creative story behind our Craft issue, which features its very first illustrated cover – a hyperreal image of Switzerland’s Monte Rosa Hut – along with a rich, floral sleeve and a standalone SUITCASE travel guide to the edgiest Swiss cities.

People

Flight-Free Travel: In Conversation with Byway Founder Cat Jones

We caught up with flight-free-travel company Byway founder Cat Jones to talk about all things slower travel, from packing essentials to how to encourage friends to live more sustainably. Plus, Jones gives us her inside scoop on where to eat, drink and play when in Tarragona, Spain.

Wild Cards

Destination Inspiration: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap’s thriving contemporary art scene is helping to heal old wounds, through classes, exhibitions and joyous circus performances.

Hotlists

Six Ukrainian Crafts Brands to Follow (and Buy From) Now

SUITCASE talks to the founders of six Ukrainian craft-based brands about the challenges of living under the Russian invasion and how your support can be a powerful tool to preserve the country’s crafting heritage.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Nai 3.3, Dugi Otok, Croatia

Seeking an eco-conscious hideout? Scribble Villa Nai 3.3 at the top of your list. Read on for the inside scoop on the Croatian bolthole capturing the hearts of design-driven travellers.

Hotlists

Our Favourite Museums Showcasing the Beauty of Craft

Long dismissed as fine art’s poor cousin, craft is coming in from the cold, with a dazzling array of global museums and galleries showcasing the best. Here are six of our favourite spaces to visit now.

City Guides

City Guide: Helsinki, Finland

A city that has long defined itself by its aesthetic pride, low-key Helsinki’s deep reverence for nature, tradition and a balanced way of life is the secret behind the capital’s future-facing outlook and enduring title as a global cornerstone of art and design.

The blush-toned counter at Helsinki bakery, Levain

City Guides

Where to Eat in Helsinki, Finland

Across the city, the Finnish capital's sourdough bakeries, low-key neighbourhood bistros and Michelin-nodded restaurants serve up excellent plates with a side of slick Nordic interiors. Here's the Helsinki restaurants worth visiting.

City Guides

Where to Drink in Helsinki, Finland

Rub shoulders with the city's hipster crowd at a bakery-come-natural wine bar or sip fruit-infused tipples in a pretty-in-pick cocktail spot. Whether you're looking for an early evening aperitif spot or a lively late-night bar, Helsinki delivers.

Concept store and exhibition space, glasshouse in Helsinki, Finland

City Guides

Where to Shop in Helsinki, Finland

A deep culture of respect for craft and design in Helsinki reveals itself in the plethora of elegant concept stores, artisan workshops and independent shops stocking local designers on offer across the city.

City Guides

What to Do in Helsinki, Finland

Tour the city's striking architecture, visit contemporary art spaces, and soak in a super-slinky, design-forward spa – there's plenty of things to do in Finland's capital of cool.

Hermoupolis, the main town on Syros, Greece

Insider Guides

An Insider Guide to Syros, Greece with Hotelier Oana Aristide

Hotelier Oana Aristide invites us to explore Syros, a Cycladic haven to an off-beat community of creatives and craftspeople – and home to her family’s achingly cool boutique stay.

Hotlists

Introducing Our Latest Issue: Craft

Rediscover the joy of craft. Our new issue talks to the producers, creators and tastemakers preserving artisanal traditions, and celebrates the mastery of design.

Stories

48 Luxurious Hours In Lausanne, Switzerland

Refined and ravishing in equal measure, Switzerland’s prettiest city is perfect city weekender material for travellers craving nature, culture and cuisine.

Discover

Pack Like a Pro: Game-Changing Luggage Essentials

Form and function combine to stunning effect in the Away luggage range, which promises to take your packing to the next level. The only hard part? Settling on a colour. Our solution? Mix and match.