T’s May 22 Travel Issue

Highlights

Where the Swedes Go to Be (Really) Alone
In the brief Scandinavian spring, one writer escapes to the deserted island of Gotland seeking solitude.
By Christine Smallwood
CreditDomingo Milella
1. The Lost Frescoes of Rajasthan
  Not far from the riches of Jaipur sits Shekhawati, an open-air museum in the desert of some of the country’s most beautiful frescoes.
  By Aatish Taseer
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2. The Eternal Magic of Beirut
  For many of us, it’s synonymous with war and strife. But for the artists, chefs, designers, architects and scholars who live there, Beirut will always be a place where ideas and beauty flourished ... and flourish still.
  By Michael Specter
  CreditPhotograph by Stefan Ruiz. Produced by Leena Saidi.
3. Perfect Strangers
  When Vanessa Beecroft Met Maya Rudolph
  A free-flowing discussion about babies and bodies between a performance artist who has never owned a TV, and a film and TV performer who once wanted to be an artist.
  By Christopher Glazek
  CreditAlex Aristei

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Watch Report
A Dozen Time Zones, One Old-Fashioned Watch
A new nostalgic design for the global traveler.
By Nancy Hass
High-Design Homes and Medieval Ruins for Rent in the British Countryside
A pair of architecturally minded enterprises offer intriguing yet wildly divergent holiday rentals. Choose your fantasy.
By Kate Maxwell
Wanderlust
The Next Tulum: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
With its pristine beaches, delicious seafood and cheery vibe, this town is the next great south-of-the-border destination.
By Alice Newell-Hanson
Market Report
Four Chunky Sandals to Wear This Summer
Studded, buckled and chained, these shoes pack serious personality.
Photographs by Leonard Greco
A Picture and a Poem
An Artist and a Poet Explore the Passage of Time
Christian Marclay, best known for his film montage ‘‘The Clock,’’ responded to a poem by Billy Collins, a former poet laureate of the United States.
By Christian Marclay and Billy Collins
On Beauty
In Praise of Naturally Curly Hair
It has gotten a bad rap as a statement of quirky individuality — or a sign of laziness. But the look’s fresh appeal lies in its confidence.
By Marisa Meltzer
In a 14th-Century Tuscan Villa, One Family’s 600-Year Archive
From the 1360s through the 1960s, the Corsinis kept a record detailing their every decision.
One of Florence’s Oldest Families and Its 600-Year Archive
The Corsinis kept a record detailing their every decision — and every ledger, bill and correspondence they ever produced.
By Tim Parks
A Rebellious Artist’s Psychedelic Rugs
Faig Ahmed is making waves with his unconventional take on traditional carpets.
By Gisela Williams
A New Chapter for One of Italy’s Most Iconic Hotels
Le Sirenuse’s owners make it more appealing every year with an annual writer’s conference — and a growing collection of commissioned modern art.
By Hannah Goldfield