Laura Studarus

Spectacular architecture, top cuisine, and the world’s best sauna scene greet visitors in Finland's capital. Here's how to soak it all in during three perfect days.

The rock legend was so moved by this Kyoto garden that he wrote a song about it. But getting into Kokedera is incredibly difficult—here’s how to do it.

The rock legend was so moved by this Kyoto garden that he wrote a song about it. But getting into Kokedera is incredibly difficult—here’s how to do it.

From churches to art museums to swimming holes—Helsinki is full of wonderfully designed, thoughtful subterranean spaces. But why?

It’s also an impressive English-language oasis.