Section: Lifestyle
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Veganism finds a foothold in the land of the kebab
In Istanbul, a growing appetite for vegan-friendly cafes and restaurants has created a scene that offers everything from French patisserie to hipster burgers
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Weaving stories into fashion
Three Black Muslim fashion designers share how their heritage inspires their creativity
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Home cooking for the time-poor — but are meal kits worth it?
With a range of halal meal kits on offer that can be delivered to your door, the idea of reducing the mental load of planning meals and shopping for ingredients is alluring
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‘It’s the sound of crispiness’: behind the viral rise of burek
How did the humble pastry, ubiquitous in the Balkans and Turkey, find popularity across the world?
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Inside the burgeoning abaya industry
From established family businesses to a new wave of social media-savvy designers, this traditional garment has become the hottest thing in modest fashion
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London’s South Asian fashion community aims to redefine the meaning of sustainable
Rooted in cultural and religious heritage, an initiative by Ahista Stories explores what it really means to consume more ethically
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A festival of peace and couscous
This year, Sicily’s annual Cous Cous Fest wanted to find common ground through food
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7 under-the-radar European cities for a long weekend without crowds
Everyone goes to Paris or Amsterdam, but these lesser-known cities offer all the history, culture and charm of the continent without the excessive crowds or cost
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The joy of mishkaki
East Africa’s coastal kebabs tell a delicious story of people, place and family tradition
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The greatest games on earth — and in space
In the futuristic city of Astana, the fifth World Nomad Games are a celebration of ancient sports — with some notable allowances for modern life
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The culinary treasures of a real street market
Among the extension cables and flower blankets of Shepherd's Bush market, traders old and new are serving up a feast of delicious dishes from all over the world
