Suitcase Magazine Volume 37

Suitcase Magazine Volume 37 (the Craft Issue) is now available on loremnotipsum.com. Dedication to craft is as old as civilisation itself – without tools, hunting weapons and cooking implements, we could not have put down roots, built communities and become the industrious farming folk who went on to inherit the earth. And travel? Well, let’s just say that without producers, creators and tastemakers, the world would be a lot less exciting to explore.

So often, it’s these people and experiences that provide a reason for us to jump on that plane, board that train and schlep across town to try that brilliant new bistro. In this issue of SUITCASE we offer a window on their talent, craft and creativity. From the Ukrainian potter finding solace in symbols, to the Cuban rum distiller nurturing the perfect pour, we showcase those preserving artisanal traditions, forging the new and celebrating the joy of art.

Join us as we discover the rhythms and guitar workshops currently making Cape Verde’s Mindelo move, visit the Indian village reviving the lost art of traditional indigo dyeing, and reveal why edgy Santa Barbara should be top of your California wishlist. There’s hiking and the unsung alpine delights of summer in Switzerland, a visit to Australia’s iconic southern surf coast, and a browse through some of the globe’s best craft galleries.

For those inspired to roll up their sleeves while on the road, we say you can’t go past Finland’s dazzlingly design-centric capital, Helsinki, where the season’s long daylight hours afford plenty of time to supplement a sojourn with a craft workshop. Because, just like travel, life’s what you make it.

Suitcase Magazine Volume 37 takes you to Cuba, Greece, Switzerland, Helsinki, Cape Verde, Santa Barbara.

Suitcase Magazine aims to inspire, helping people to discover global destinations and cultures beyond the standard tourist path. Through a quarterly print magazine, daily updated website, weekly newsletter and experiential events, we hope to change the way you travel, with an ultimate aim of bridging cultures and connecting people. As a travel brand, we’re frequently asked how we balance a thirst for exploration with the negative impact that travel has on the planet. Be it climate change from carbon emissions or the pressures of overtourism, the detrimental effects of globetrotting are undeniable. So, should we all stop travelling? Making up over 10 per cent of global GDP and contributing to almost 320 million jobs, tourism is a lifeline for many people and communities, and to stop travelling completely would have differently devastating effects the world over. In an increasingly polarised world, it is perhaps more important than ever to explore new places. Of course, many travel to visit family and friends too. But a careful, considered approach to the trips we do decide to take is paramount. At Suitcase, our intention has always been to provide our readers with thoughtful, informed recommendations, encouraging slower and more mindful travel. We hope we help you to travel better, and always love hearing your stories from around the world.

Content: Suitcase Magazine Volume 37

Suitcase Magazine Volume 37 takes you to Cuba, Greece, Switzerland, Helsinki, Cape Verde, Santa Barbara.