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Undefinables

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Nayara Resorts, Costa Rica. Photography by Mark Hartman. — Future
A Sustainable Future

Three luxury properties provide insight and inspiration for environmentally conscious travelers.

words by t. cole rachel, photography by mark hartman

What will be the most impactful books going forward? Sloane Crosley looks into the future with her spring 2022 book recommendations and reading list. — Tomorrow Never Knows

Sloane Crosley looks into the future.

words by sloane crosley, illustration by marina esmeraldo

Julia Sherman’s colorful, creative guide to cooking for the masses. — Arty Parties

Julia Sherman’s colorful, creative guide to cooking for the masses.

words by nina renata aron, photography by julia sherman

The Butcher Who Wants You to Eat Less Meat

This women-run butcher shop and restaurant on Washington’s Vashon Island offers a menu that is beautifully planned and ethically sourced.

words by nina renata aron, photography by aya brackett

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Undefinables

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Hooked

Behind the Mask

The Omnilux Contour FACE delivers both rest and results.

words by skye parrott, illustration by ahonen & lamberg
Hooked

Hear and Now

Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay A9 is the speaker of your dreams.

words by t. cole rachel, illustration by Ahonen & Lamberg
Why This?

The Magical Mushroom

Unpacking the most miraculous microorganisms in the world.

words by ivy elrod, illustration by Gigi Rose Gray
Second Acts

Weaving Wool, Weaving Words

Douglas Stuart, author of “Shuggie Bain,” on leaving fashion for literature.

words by sophie mancini, photography by daniel dorsa
Future

From the Other Side

Photographer Allen Frame reflects on a life spent seeking the advice of psychics.

words by allen frame, illustration by vicki ling
Habits of Tranquility

The Power of Intention Setting

Pivoting to an abundance mindset in this new year.

words by jenn tardif, photography by jessa carter

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Behind the Mask

The Omnilux Contour FACE delivers both rest and results.

words by skye parrott, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Travel

Small

Villa Carlotta

One of Italy’s most charming boutique hotels offers style and hospitality in equal measure.

words by Hannah Seligson, photography by Depasquale+Maffini

Impressions

Left Speechless by Utah’s Amangiri

Designer Alfredo Paredes on canyons, Amangiri, and finding silence in a villa built by Rudolf Nureyev.

Words by Alfredo Paredes, Illustration by Joanna Neborsky

Space

Lost in Space

Photographer Mark Hartman goes off the grid to get a better view of the American landscape.

Words and photography by Mark Hartman

Small

Arcana

The mirrored cabins of a verdant Canadian getaway.

Words by Nina Renata Aron, Photography by Mike Palmer

Giving

Preserving Patagonia

For three decades, Kristine Tompkins has helped turn millions of acres of Patagonia into protected national parks. Now she’s making sure the work outlasts her.

words by Grayson Haver Currin, photography by Jeff Johnson, Vincent Perini

Small

Casona Sforza

A hotel with a story as beautiful as its design.

words by sophie mancini, photography by ana hop

Returns

Paradise Lost and Found

Returning home to Tripoli after 40 years in exile.

Words by Mario Calvo-Platero

Impressions

A Pilgrimage to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan

Singer Shirley Manson on rewarding journeys, interesting traditions, and wondrous places.

Words by Shirley Manson, Illustration by Victoria Rosselli

Small

Verana

How a couple of artists created a luxury retreat deep in the Mexican jungle.

Words and photography by Skye Parrott

Giving

This Land Is Your Land

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Woody Guthrie Center shines a light on one of America’s most influential artists.

words by joshua sanchez, photography by shawn brackbill

Returns

Vietnam, a Second Act

Actor and director Dustin Nguyen rediscovers his homeland.

Film by Dustin Nguyen and Stebs Schinnerer

Giving

The Great Spa Towns of Europe

Take a dip into UNESCO’s recently designated therapeutic springs.

words by adam h. graham, photography by kata geibl

Notes From

At the Edge of the Masai Mara

A writer confronts his own mortality while retracing the footsteps of an iconic artist across Kenya.

words and photography by chris wallace

Featured Stories

How To

How to Eat Plants

Peeling back the layers with Eleven Madison Park’s famed chef Daniel Humm.

words by sophie mancini, photography by sean sullivan

Giving

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Writer Carvell Wallace on the radical goodness of Mister Rogers.

words by carvell wallace, illustration by nigel van wieck

Giving

Mosquito Supper Club

How one New Orleans restaurant uses food to tell the stories of people’s lives.

words by chelsea brasted, photography by todd cole

Returns

Lighter than Air

The members of disability arts company Kinetic Light discuss collaboration and kinship.

Words by Arabelle Sicardi, Directed by Bunny Lake Films

Why This?

Vinyl

The power of music we can actually touch.

WORDS BY IVY ELROD, ILLUSTRATION BY GIGI ROSE GRAY

A Moment

Dry January

Delicious nonalcoholic spirits are here, and Ruby Warrington, founder of the Sober Curious movement, is celebrating.

words by Ruby Warrington, photography by Yudi Ela

Giving

Changing Light

A writer reflects on the precious gift of time spent at artists’ residencies.

words by Yalitza Ferreras, illustration by joanne ho

A Moment

Leader of the Pack

Young London designer Priya Ahluwalia is the change fashion needs to see.

words by helen jennings, photography laurence ellis

Impressions

Tokyo to Sapporo by Train

Musician Blu DeTiger on street food, hard-to-get-to places, and travel purchases.

Words by Blu DeTiger, Illustration by Victoria Rosselli

How To

How to Drink Tea

Actor, activist, and tea connoisseur Waris Ahluwalia on the restorative powers of tea.

words by Tahirah Hairston, photography by kat slootsky