Suitcase Magazine Volume 39

Suitcase Magazine Volume 39 (the Ritual Issue) is now available on loremnotipsum.com. Call them customs, second nature or ways to celebrate the passage of time: rituals are humanity’s waypoints on our journey through life. From the quotidian Asian breakfast that’s been elevated to an almost spiritual act, to one writer’s annual bird-like migration to Antarctica, this issue honours the joy found in traditions old and new around the world.

Join us on a magical journey as we reveal the surprisingly contemporary world of Romanian witches, the matriarchal traditions of Estonia’s Kihnu island and the deep meaning of Fuji-ko, which sees some 400,000 pilgrims make the journey to Japan’s most storied mountain each year. The act of reading these stories? A ritual in itself.

Suitcase Magazine Volume 39 takes you to: Antarctica, Estonia, Japan, Malaysia, Panama, Romania.

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 39

Call them customs, second nature or ways to celebrate the passage of time: rituals are humanity’s waypoints on our journey through life. From the quotidian Asian breakfast that’s been elevated to an almost spiritual act, to one writer’s annual bird-like migration to Antarctica, this issue honours the joy found in traditions old and new around the world.

Join us on a magical journey as we reveal the surprisingly contemporary world of Romanian witches, the matriarchal traditions of Estonia’s Kihnu island and the deep meaning of Fuji-ko, which sees some 400,000 pilgrims make the journey to Japan’s most storied mountain each year. The act of reading these stories? A ritual in itself.