In issue 40 we highlight the stories of three intensely historic cities – one in Europe, one in the Middle East and one in Africa. Once the epicenter of a kingdom that stretched from the Adriatic to Transylvania, Joe Mortimer finds that an aspirational population, including dozens of winemakers, is breathing new life into BUDAPEST. In a fascinating article illustrated by some exceptional photography, Lisa Jerejian reveals how the “unbreakable city” of BEIRUT is gradually being reborn, just over two years after the devastating port blast. A charismatic city where Europe, the Middle East and Africa meet, Alex Benasuli rediscovers the inimitable ochre city of MARRAKECH. 45 minutes’ drive from the Mother City, Nicholas Chrisostomou visits LANZERAC ESTATE, one of South Africa’s most historic wineries. We look back at the career of the incomparable master of pleats, ISSEY MIYAKE, who was the first Japanese designer to show in Paris. And one lucky reader will win a 3-night suite stay at palatial RAFFLES THE PALM.
