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Our Porto Black Book
Unlike sunny, bustling Lisbon, Porto is rugged, misty, and moody: medieval alleys tumbling down steep hillsides, decaying buildings with faded Art Deco signs, hand-painted azulejos on churches and train stations, and narrow homes stacked above the Douro River. We asked 14 locals and insiders to share their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
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Dispatch from The Nordics
During another hot European summer, Christina Ohly Evans road-tripped from Copenhagen to Oslo—with stops at a lighthouse hotel, small sailing villages, and country estates—making a great case for the region beyond the familiar capitals.
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Journey Along the Swahili Coast
On a honeymoon do-over, Emma Harding and her husband take a trip along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania, shaped by centuries of African, Arab, and Persian influence: from Mnemba…
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Road Trip Around Eastern Crete
While most travelers gravitate toward Crete’s more developed west, Alex Postman explored the island’s quieter, wilder eastern reaches—following the traces of the Minoans through archaeological sites, uncrowded beaches and mountain villages where potters, weavers, winemakers, musicians, and beekeepers are still practicing traditions rooted in the ancient past.
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The Newman, London
A new Art Deco-inspired hotel with an inviting bar and unusually good gym/spa that feels like it could become our regular.
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Yolo Journal Summer Issue 22
Summer 2026
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