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PARIS

Ira Tassouli

BORN & RAISED: Originally from Greece, but spent the last decade abroad with stints in Milan and Copenhagen.

OCCUPATION: Brand strategist leading Global Talent at Louis Vuitton.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, vintage, museums, galleries.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN PARIS: 1. Dreamin Man Roastery 2. Lao Siam 3. Tarántula

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… "Grabbing a coffee at Motors, Bourse de Commerce for a little culture, lunch in the 1st arr at Higuma or EchizenSOBA TOGO, stroll around Le Marais, maybe pop by Yvon Lambert for book browsing, and wrap up with dinner & drinks at Tarántula."

Raph Deray

BORN & RAISED: Paris.

OCCUPATION: Founder of Services Continu, a creative agency for fashion, objects, furniture, and live experiences.

TOP INTERESTS: Architecture, design, boutiques, markets, galleries.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN PARIS: 1. Perlant 2. Lissit 3. Notre Dame Music Bar

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Buy a book at Librairie 1909 and then go read at Fitzcaraldo with a cup of coffee and a bagel. Stroll around, make my way into Le Marais, have a second cup of coffee at my gallery Services Continu, and then meet friends at Lissit for drinks and food.”

Mathilde Cérès

BORN & RAISED: France.

OCCUPATION: Art director, design and creative consultant, and founder of Maison Colombine.

TOP INTERESTS: Food culture, tableware, photography, design, artisanal objects, meaningful encounters, beautiful spaces.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN PARIS: 1. Folderol 2. Mardi 3. Septime La Cave

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Start the day with a coffee at Dreamin Man and a slow walk through the Marais, camera in hand. Lunch at Fauna for a simple but soulful meal with beautiful produce, good bread, and a glass of wine. Then wander between a few favorite spots for inspiration like Galerie Perrotin, OFR Bookshop, and ceramic hunting at Studio Ranarivelo, stopping for a quick coffee break at Café Amulette along the way. End the day with friends at Early June near Canal Saint-Martin—candles lit, shared plates, and a bottle of natural wine, because the best moments in Paris always happen around food.”

Andrea Dutko

BORN & RAISED: Paris.

OCCUPATION: Talent Manager and founder of Butterline, a food concierge service based in Paris.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, restaurant openings, galleries.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN PARIS: 1. Le Verre Volé 2. Téléscope Café 3. Lao Siam

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A solo coffee at Téléscope Café (with a book or podcast because no laptops allowed!), wandering around Palais Royal and browsing cool stationery from Papier Royal (the man behind Officine Universelle Buly Ramdane Touhami’s new spot), then probably heading towards the 10th or 11th for a sandwich at Chez Aline, Le Favori, Urfa, or Mamiche. Ideally ending the day with a cinema and a yummy yet chill restaurant combo—if it’s a Sunday, Lao Siam or Lac de l’Ouest for me.”

Emma Wollman

BORN & RAISED: Los Angeles. Previously lived back and forth between New York and Paris before settling in Paris about three and a half years ago.

OCCUPATION: Creative Strategist & Producer.

INTERESTS: Food, new openings, and special finds — particularly places, objects and experiences that feel a little harder to come across or have a really interesting story behind them.

FAVORITE 3 PLACES IN PARIS: 1. Dandelion 2. À l’Élégance d’Autrefois 3. Yen

A PERFECT DAY IN PARIS LOOKS LIKE… “Walking my dogs along the Seine, biking to Dreamin’ Man in the 1st for a hojicha and an egg sando, then walking over to Preclothed to see what new pieces they’ve found. From there, probably wandering around with no real plan, stopping anywhere that catches my eye, and ending the day with dinner at Yen and their buckwheat and brown sugar ice cream — one of my absolute favorites.”

Zoey Bloom

BORN & RAISED: From Chicago, and have lived in Paris for 5 years.

OCCUPATION: Digital Marketing Manager and Photographer.

INTERESTS: New food and coffee openings, art exhibitions at museums and galleries, inspiring interiors, and the hospitality of a good hotel.

FAVORITE 3 PLACES IN PARIS: 1. Yvon Lambert Gallery 2. Augustin Marchand d’Vins 3. Takara

A PERFECT DAY IN PARIS LOOKS LIKE… “Wake up on the Left Bank and start the morning with a coffee at Ten Belles on Rue du Cherche Midi. Then I’d walk to Jardin du Luxembourg to get some sun and read a book. I'd have pasta for lunch at Localino before exploring some of the gorgeous galleries and bookstores in the 5th, 6th, and 7th arrondissements. In the evening, I’d meet up with friends in Pigalle for wine at STÉRÉO and a long dinner at Magnolia (with even more wine).”

LONDON

Yvette De Pauw

BORN & RAISED: Half-Belgian, half-Chinese, born and raised in Beijing.

OCCUPATION: Brand Manager at Heaven Mayhem.

TOP INTERESTS: New openings, fashion, food

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN LONDON: 1. Special Guest 2. Empire Empire 3. Space Talk

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “I’d grab a coffee at Special Guest Coffee in Marylebone and people-watch at the Sunday Market. Then I’d walk through Hyde Park to Portobello Market and Golborne Road for vintage shopping. I’d have a late lunch at Canteen, and end the day at Electric Cinema with a movie and a glass of wine.”

STOCKHOLM

Eveline Kotakidou

BORN & RAISED: Stockholm.

OCCUPATION: Creative and the founder of fine jewelry brand Kidou Studios.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, hotels, museums.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN STOCKHOLM: 1. Bord 2. Caffé Mezzo 3. Millesgården

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE... "Starting the day with a coffee and croissant at Baggio, walking over to Our Legacy Workshop, visiting a museum or strolling past a few antique stores, and ending the evening with a pizza at Babette."

VIENNA

Vivian Frey

BORN & RAISED: Half-Austrian, half-Italian, grew up in Vienna.

OCCUPATION: Works in PR & Communication and helps with creative direction for her mother's ceramics company Bon Ton Keramik.

TOP INTERESTS: Design, food, museums.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN VIENNA: 1. Bon Ton Keramik 2. Rosebar Centrala 3. Demel

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… "Starting my Saturday at Pilates Center Vienna with a mat class early in the morning, then going to the Kutschgermarkt Farmer's Market to get the best organic groceries. After that, going to Bon Ton for some interior inspiration. Have lunch at Ca Phe Lalot and get a sweet treat from Parémi. Then take a long walk to pick up my favorite flowers from Blumenkraft. On the way back, stop by Buchhandlung Walter König. Get dinner with friends at Rosebar Centrala. If the night lasts longer, we might end up at Krypt. or [Bar Pani]().”

ATHENS

Louise Govillas

BORN & RAISED: Athens.

OCCUPATION: Doctor and content creator.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, art.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ATHENS: 1. Stani 2. Lefteris o Politis 3. Manári Taverna

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Start with coffee at Anana, then a stroll around Monastiraki Flea Market, then a late lunch at a favorite taverna, followed by a visit to some art galleries and a stroll or climb to enjoy the city’s views.”

MIAMI

Mikayla Kim

BORN & RAISED: Miami.

OCCUPATION: A licensed builder (General Contractor) with a curator’s eye. Founder of Hello Internet Furniture, a digital space and substack focused on intentional collection, considered interiors, and design culture.

TOP INTERESTS: Interiors, design, low-intervention wine, supper clubs, fashion.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MIAMI: 1. Art Deco Historic District in South Beach 2. The beach in the morning 3. Legion’s Park Farmer’s Market

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A sunrise dip in South Beach, a walk through the Lincoln Road’s antique market, an afternoon in Coconut Grove with a stop for coffee at Grove Grocer and produce at the Vizcaya Farmer’s Market. Then, Sobremesa for a wine tasting and dinner with the girls at Palma.”

ZURICH

Charlotte Antonia

BORN & RAISED: Zurich.

OCCUPATION: Consultant and arts & culture editor.

TOP INTERESTS: Restaurants, hotels, art, local markets, wine bars.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ZURICH: 1. Gamper Restaurant & Bar 2. Capet Neo Bistro 3. Pavillon Le Corbusier

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A morning at the Bürkliplatz market, followed by coffee and a croissant at John Baker. Some shopping with stops at En Soie and Opia, an exhibition at the Kunsthaus or a gallery on Rämistrasse. A glass of wine and some snacks at Gamper Bar, followed by dinner at the restaurant next door.”

BARCELONA

Verity Charmer

BORN & RAISED: UK.

OCCUPATION: Creative copywriter for international fashion campaigns and co-founder of fashion and pop culture substack, And That’s The Tea.

TOP INTERESTS: Vintage fashion, magazines, books, galleries, cafes, restaurants.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN BARCELONA: 1. Gimaguas 2. Free TIme 3. Onis Coffee

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Lots of walking to take in the architecture and taking photos with my camera. Stopping for coffee along the way at somewhere like T44, Morrow Coffee, or Onis. I’d browse a few vintage places like Los Féliz or The Favorite Vintage, or pick up a magazine or an art/design/photography book from Llibreria Terranova or Free Time, before ending the day at Masa Vins, Fugaz, or one of the Lluritu locations for some excellent fish.”

ROME

Valentina Raschielli

BORN & RAISED: Rome.

OCCUPATION: On the Marketing and PR team for a leading global hotel brand. Previously worked in the fashion industry for five years.

TOP INTERESTS: Hotels, fashion, food.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ROME: 1. The courtyard garden of the Baths of Diocletian 2. Pecorino 3. Porta Portese Market

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Walking through the streets, letting everything I see inspire me, discovering something new at every turn—stopping for a specialty coffee at Luna Coffee, wandering through the Boncompagni Ludovisi Museum, and ending the evening with a bottle of wine at Ruma Bottega e Cucina.”

Alice Beltri

BORN & RAISED: Rome.

OCCUPATION: Marketing and Communications manager at Casa Monti Hotel Roma. Previously worked in PR in the fashion industry for 8 years.

TOP INTERESTS: Vintage fashion and accessories, food and wine, interiors, cozy hotels, bookstores, and art galleries.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ROME: 1. Villa Doria Pamphili 2. Ristorante al cortile 3. Il Museo de Louvre

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A morning walk through the city center until Via Giulia, then grabbing a coffee and warm bread from Tulipane Forno. Have lunch at Piperno (I love the intimate piazza), a break dopo pranzo at Museo de Louvre, then a glass of red wine (or three) at Camponeschi before heading back home with my fiancé on his motorbike, passing by Gianicolo and fontanone, realizing the “dolce vita” has always been around.”

Daphne Boletsi

BORN & RAISED: Corfu.

OCCUPATION: PR & Marketing for a premium travel agency, and part-time Fashion Editor & Writer for LOAD Magazine.

TOP INTERESTS: Local food spots, contemporary art galleries, and vintage stores.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ROME: 1. Rhizome 2. Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea 3. Ruma

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Coffee and a pastry at Barnum (don’t skip the lemon croissant, it’s to die for!) followed by a visit to MAXXI museum. Lunch with the locals at Ristorante La Campana, then a gelato from Fassi and a stroll through the historic center with a stop at Schostal for some loungewear shopping and a chat with Shirley and her lovely dogs! Finish the day with dinner and drinks at Ruma.”

AMSTERDAM

Marit Talens

BORN & RAISED: Utrecht.

OCCUPATION: Photography student focused on visual and written communication through photography, styling, writing, and curation.

TOP INTERESTS: Fashion, books, cafes, restaurants.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN AMSTERDAM: 1. Farine 2. Bis 3. San Serriffe

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Starts with a fresh krentenbol and coffee at a bakery like Farine, Louf, or Mater, followed by a museum or gallery visit. Lunch would be a classic Dutch sandwich at a cozy cafe like De Linden or De Pels. Then I would stroll around and pop into shops like Boekie Woekie, San Serriffe, Bis, or Mood Indigo. My day would either end with ‘borrelen’ in a brown cafe, which is basically a social tradition of drinking and snacking with friends. Or we would go for a long dinner at Cafe de Tros, Binnenvisser, or Parlotte. But a perfect day could also just end with a movie at one of the many cinemas in the city.”

COPENHAGEN

Carys Degenhardt

BORN & RAISED: Born in Toronto, grew up between India, Turkey, and Canada.

OCCUPATION: Works in health and wellness, leading projects focused on conscious, non-toxic, and earth- & sense-focused living.

TOP INTERESTS: Natural living, interiors, vintage, food.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN COPENHAGEN: 1. Lille Bakery 2. Auren’s Deli 3. Grønt Marked

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Breakfast at Lille, biking between my favorite spots and laying in the sun in my secret grassy spot by the water, a bit of vintage shopping in inner city and Vesterbro, then dinner at one of my favorite wine bars like Vitrine, Auren’s Deli, or Alf.”

Bria Jones

BORN & RAISED: Born in the US, previously lived in Stockholm.

OCCUPATION: Head of Ecom at Pas Normal, the cycling company.

TOP INTERESTS: Restaurants, food, museums, local experiences.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN COPENHAGEN: 1. Grimal 2. Pho Hanoi 3. Helges Ost

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A sauna and a dip, followed by breakfast, a long walk, and easy lunch at Pho Hanoi or Helges Ost, spending the afternoon at SMK, and a late dinner at Graziano.”

NYC

Anna Bilodeau

BORN & RAISED: Baltimore.

OCCUPATION: Pharmacist by training, but currently works in global health policy. Anna is also a freelance film photographer with a focus on hospitality and fashion.

TOP INTERESTS: Hotels, restaurants, museums, design.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN NYC: 1. Lobby Bar at Hotel Chelsea 2. Swan Room 3. Le Veau d'Or

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “First, I'm starting the day in my neighborhood, Williamsburg, with a sourdough bagel and soft serve from Leo, then head to Greenpoint for some vintage/secondhand shopping, followed by a picnic at McGolrick Park if it's a nice day. In the evening, I'd head to Manhattan and, if I'm feeling ambitious, I'll walk there via the Williamsburg Bridge at sunset. I'd have dinner somewhere lively in Dimes Square and a nightcap at the Swan Room at Nine Orchard.”

MADRID

Amanda Montenovo

BORN & RAISED: Marche region of Italy.

OCCUPATION: Fabric and Textile Techniques Specialist for leather goods at LOEWE.

TOP INTERESTS: Wine bars, bookstores, galleries.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MADRID: 1. Fundacion Fernando Higueras Diaz 2. La Alquimia Vinos 3. Alma Nomad Fabrica

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Wandering without a plan, with enough free time to revisit my favorite spots, browse books at Librería La Fábrica, grab a coffee and pastry at Acid Café, and drop by new gallery exhibitions in the Lavapiés and Carabanchel neighborhoods. I like to stay open and curious, always ready to be surprised by places or things I haven’t discovered yet.”

LISBON

Toma Mykhaylychenko

BORN & RAISED: Kyiv, previously lived in Milan.

OCCUPATION: Used to work in film production and is now studying psychology.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, boutique hotels, architectural spaces, nature.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN LISBON: 1. Gulbenkian Garden 2. Skizzo 3. Ramiro

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Have breakfast at COMOBÅ, if it's warm, head to Nuua for some sun and a little snack, if it's cold then go to a spa. In the evening, go for a walk in the Gulbenkian Garden and have dinner at Omakase Ri, a delightful Japanese omakase spot with a touch of Brazilian influence.”

Tugce Uluurgun Soykan

BORN & RAISED: Turkey, previously lived in Istanbul and Paris. Currently based in Lisbon, while splitting time between Bodrum and Paris.

OCCUPATION: Marketing & brand strategist

TOP INTERESTS: Slow travel, food, coffee, architecture, design, bookshops.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN LISBON:

1. Mercado Biológico do Principe Real 2. Praça das Flores 3. Jardim das Amoreiras

A PERFECT DAY IN LISBON LOOKS LIKE… “Start with a walk through Jardim da Estrela, maybe join one of the open-air classes in the park, then breakfast at Heim. Wander through the Gulbenkian Gardens, then stop by Under the Cover to browse its beautifully curated magazine selection. For golden hour, grab a wine glass at Insaciável or grab a drink to go and join the crowd in Praça das Flores. Dinner at Bar Alimentar for something light, or Pomme Eatery for well-crafted plates. Alternatively, check out Duro de Matar's music program for creative, memorable tacos with a DJ set.”

MILAN

Vittoria de Carlo

BORN & RAISED: Liguria.

OCCUPATION: Art director and creative consultant.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, hotels, perfumeries, vintage, architecture.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MILAN: 1. Trattoria Ottimofiore 2. Si ma Townhouse 3. Demaldè Milano

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “My days are always different and very active (I honestly don’t know how to sit still). The perfect one starts with a coffee with my dog, then a little “date” together at the park. Later, a second coffee with friends at a pasticceria, followed by a long, slow lunch, ideally outdoors and under the sun. The afternoon is for wandering: a walk, a gallery visit, a massage, discovering a new perfume release, or a movie at the cinema.”

Anastasia Avramenko

BORN & RAISED: Minsk.

OCCUPATION: Hospitality and strategy consultant and food writer.

TOP INTERESTS: Traveling globally for food culture, discovering independent culinary talents worldwide, authentic craftsmanship.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MILAN: 1. Terroir Milano 2. Trattoria Masuelli San Marco 3. Trippa

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… "In the morning, I'd go to Terroir for a coffee or matcha and enjoy it on their sun-drenched bench outside. Then pop into Vicolo Via Mameli to browse their handmade Italian linens, soaps, ceramics, etc. and Frab's for their nice selection magazines. After, maybe a walk through Brera to browse a few shops like F. Pettinaroli and Telerie Spadari. Lunch is either at Masuelli or Nino Osteria, and if I want to escape the city, Fratelli Pavesi. If it’s Sunday, Osteria Lagrandissima is an amazing, easy-going spot where a long lunch effortlessly turns into an evening of romantic, old-school tunes and drinks until late."

BERLIN

Federica Masci

BORN & RAISED: Rome & Milan.

OCCUPATION: Casting director and independent travel designer.

INTERESTS: Iconic houses, boutique hotels, breakfast spots, galleries, architectural spaces.

FAVORITE 3 PLACES IN BERLIN: 1. Canal 2. Pinci 3. Ari’s

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Starting slow with breakfast at Acid Pberg or a delicious eclair and pastries at Canal, then popping into Do You Read Me?! for a magazine deep-dive. Then doing a little gallery-hopping, Spruth Magers is always a good call, before having lunch at Garten Mitte in their lovely courtyard. Spending the afternoon strolling the shops around Mitte, then an aperitivo and people watching at Pinci (their Pisco sour is everything) before dinner at Trio to close things out properly. And if it's the weekend, don't skip one of Berlin's flea markets— Arkonaplatz or Trödelmarkt are the best for home decor and furniture.”

Paulina Forsberg

BORN & RAISED: Berlin, previously lived in Brazil.

OCCUPATION: Project Manager in the life science industry.

TOP INTERESTS: Cafes, exhibitions, restaurants, vintage furniture, listening bars.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN BERLIN: 1. Material 2. Otto 3. Muschelbar

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Grabbing a coffee and taking a stroll to the Kollwitz market on a Saturday for groceries. Checking out some second hand furniture stores like Another Junge Vintage, Patina, and Chairs, or a new exhibition at C/O Berlin at Amerika Haus and Neue Nationalgallerie. Meeting friends for drinks at one of our neighborhood spots like Pluto, Material, Schwarz Sauer, and Wohnzimmer, followed by a casual dinner. I also love to host dinner parties at our place.”

ANTWERP

Elise Engelen

BORN & RAISED: Antwerp.

OCCUPATION: Interior designer and co-owner of Oystr Studio.

TOP INTERESTS: Design, art, fashion, restaurants, exhibitions.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ANTWERP: 1. Osaka 2. Tinsel 3. St. Vincents

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A perfect day in my city looks like a slow morning fueled by matcha, starting at The Prep Kitchen and then wandering through Antwerp with my husband and daughter, picking up a few essentials along the way — sourdough bread from Aldo, flowers from the market — and strolling past the interior shops and galleries in Antwerp Zuid, stepping inside whenever something catches my eye. Later, we’ll head home to reset before ending the day with dinner at Cobra or drinks at Tango with friends.”

LIMA

André Bordarampé

BORN & RAISED: Lima.

OCCUPATION: Hospitality consultant, mostly focused in restaurants.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, hotels, books, magazines.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN LIMA: 1. Rafael 2. Clon 3. Lady Bee

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A quick coffee at OK Café, followed by a short stroll to Museo Amano to browse their textile collection. Lunch would be another few blocks away at La Mar for the greatest seafood in town. The rest of the day would be in Barranco: the gem that is Las Pallas to look through owner Mari’s insane trove of crafts from all over Perú, a matambrito at Clon for dinner, and a walk to Lady Bee for a cocktail to close the night.”

MARSEILLE

Inès Tempel

BORN & RAISED: Strasbourg, France.

OCCUPATION: Head of communications and branding for a French interior design brand. Founder of Keyif Studio, a production and set design studio for food events in Marseille.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, galleries, design.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MARSEILLE: 1. Maurice 2. Golda 3. Provisions

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A perfect day in my city starts with a work out class at Grand Écart, followed by a nice cup of coffee and breakfast at Maurice or Café Zitoune. The rest has to be spontaneous but always includes, in no particular order: going to the Les Réformés market, popping into my favorite stores Provisions, L’Histoire de l’Oeil, Sessun Alma, or La Maison Marseillaise to pick up new books and beautiful home decor items, swimming in the sea, visiting galleries that always leave me feeling inspired such as Faces Galerie or La Traverse. Also, taking a long walk along the Corniche Kennedy, enjoying a hazelnut ice cream from Loulou Monsieur Glace and, to end the day right, having a glass of wine at Ivresse, then dinner at Golda or Poissonnerie Kennedy.”

Camille Calancha

BORN & RAISED: South of France.

OCCUPATION: Press relations & communications strategy for architecture, design, and lifestyle brands in Marseille and Paris.

TOP INTERESTS: Architecture, hotels, design, cultural heritage, new openings, independent bookstores, vintage shopping and authentic local food.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MARSEILLE: 1. Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse 2. Chez Sauveur 3. THE CORNICHE KENNEDY AT SUNSET

A PERFECT DAY IN MARSEILLE LOOKS LIKE… “Starting the morning with a coffee from Brûlerie Moka in Camas, then heading to Fleur de Sel for one of the city's best omelets in a warm, family-run setting near the Préfecture. From there, a visit to the Opéra de Marseille. Even without a performance, it's worth stepping inside, the interiors are breathtaking and among the finest examples of decorative arts in the city. Crossing over to the quieter side of the Old Port, I'll wander past the iconic Pouillon buildings, then stop by Ensemble Books to browse the latest arrivals. A few streets away, I'll drop in to see my friend Driss at Maison Mère and hunt for a perfectly worn vintage piece, maybe an old LL Bean jacket, a vintage tee, or a rare Nike find. In the late afternoon, it's time to hop on the scooter and follow the Corniche Kennedy, with the sea always in sight. A cocktail at Devo as the sun begins to set, then dinner at La Cantinetta, a Marseille institution owned by Pierre Antoine Denis that has remained one of the city's best tables for nearly two decades. A day built around good light, beautiful spaces, old friends, good food and the Mediterranean. That's Marseille at its best!”

ISTANBUL

İrem Çilingir

BORN & RAISED: Born in Germany, raised in Türkiye.

OCCUPATION: Senior Product Manager at a tech startup. On the side, she is developing a digital exhibition and culture discovery app and creates content focused on East Asian art and folk craft.

TOP INTERESTS: Museums, galleries, historic spaces, food and coffee culture, books, folk craft.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ISTANBUL: 1. Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library 2. Minoa Pera 3. Miss Pizza Şişhane

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Waking up early and heading to a favorite café, Petra Roasting Co. Şişhane, with a book to start the day slowly with coffee and a croissant. Visiting an exhibition at Dirimart or Galerist, followed by a few quiet hours reading and researching at the Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library. Ending the day with dinner at a favorite spot, Miss Pizza Şişhane, before heading back home.”

Seda Erdem Akın

BORN & RAISED: Born and raised on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, now based in Istanbul.

OCCUPATION: Senior Tax Manager at a Big Four firm.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, books, vintage, museums, galleries, ancient sites, new openings, historic buildings, and interior design.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN ISTANBUL: 1. Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture 2. Rawsters Topağacı 3. Nato Lokantası

A PERFECT DAY IN ISTANBUL LOOKS LIKE… “Starting the morning slowly with coffee and something fresh from the kitchen at Rawsters Topağacı, then heading to the Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture for a quiet look at its collection of Turkish art and architecture. Having a late lunch at Nato Lokantası for traditional home-style dishes, followed by an afternoon browsing old books at Turkuaz Sahaf Antiquaritas or searching through four floors of vintage furniture and unexpected finds at Antique Bazaar Mecidiyeköy. Wrapping up the day with dinner at Valide Maçka and cocktails at DAMA, a neighborhood cafe that turns into a Hi-Fi listening bar after dark.”

LOS ANGELES

Alyssa Neilson

BORN & RAISED: Born in Florida, raised in Houston, Texas with stints in New York, Amsterdam, and now Los Angeles.

OCCUPATION: Social Media Director and Freelance Brand Strategist

TOP INTERESTS: Fashion, vintage, books, museums and galleries, coffee, wellness, fitness.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN LOS ANGELES: 1. The Tower Bar 2. Musso & Frank Grill 3. Griffith Park

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A slow morning having coffee in the sunshine at home, then heading to the farmer's market to peruse all the fresh produce. Driving down Sunset Boulevard through the Sunset Strip to have coffee and lunch at The Tower Bar and do some shopping off of Melrose. Then maybe a run around the Hollywood Reservoir and driving back to the east side through Mulholland Drive with the sun setting as I head home.”

BRUSSELS

Zena Klaps

BORN & RAISED: Flanders.

OCCUPATION: Sustainability consultant.

TOP INTERESTS: Fashion, magazines, architecture, design, ice cream, baked goods.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN BRUSSELS: 1. Akko Café 2. Museum Van Buuren 3. Prose Studio

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Starting the day at the Flagey Market and grabbing a chai latte from Wide Awake. Browsing books at Librairie Peinture Fraîche and Boekhandel Nijinski followed by lunch at Akko Café. Heading downtown after lunch for vintage shopping at Prose Studio with the girls and a coffee break at MOK Studio or Bouche. If it's a nice day, afternoon ice cream at Giotto followed by a visit to Museum Van Buuren or Villa Empain. Wrapping up the day with dinner at one of the many lovely restaurants in my neighbourhood, such as Maru, Badi., or Mendo and post-dinner drinks and dessert at BATCH.”

MALLORCA

Marta Expósito

BORN & RAISED: Galicia, Spain. Spent early adult years in Madrid before settling between Mallorca and A Coruña.

OCCUPATION: Entrepreneur and co-founder of two bars in Mallorca (and an upcoming spot in Galicia). Runs a strategic design studio working mostly within the fashion industry.

TOP INTERESTS: Food and wine culture, cocktail bars, contemporary galleries, fashion, independent bookshops, magazine stores.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MALLORCA: 1. Nano 2. Mercat Negre 3. Casa Manolo Bodega Barahona

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “A perfect day in Mallorca starts in Palma at Nano for a chai latte and to chat with whoever happens to be there. Grab a donut from Rosevelvet Bakery before getting in the car and driving to the other side of the island. On the way, stop at Laroti to pick up the bread of the day for my bar, La Nouvelle Famille. I always take the chance to grab one of their cookies, too. Before starting work, swim in a nearby cala. After work, head back to Palma for a cocktail and something to eat at Burgundí, my other bar. Then a walk home along the seafront promenade. If it’s not too late and I’m still hungry, I order a pizza from Los Dos Hermanos.”

BANGKOK

Warisara Burns

BORN & RAISED: Born in Bangkok, raised in Singapore.

OCCUPATION: Works in PR & Communications in the food and lifestyle industries.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, museums, local experiences.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN LONDON: 1. Planque 2. Porchester Spa 3. Waltz

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE... "Starts with grabbing pastries (like brown butter buns) at Quince, then wandering over for a hearty English breakfast at Regency Cafe. After that, exploring some incredible design spaces, such as Sir John Soane's Museum or check out what's on at the Barbican Centre or White Cube Gallery. I'd end the day somewhere new for dinner and maybe a cocktail or a glass of wine or two, with Yuki Bar being my recent favorite spot for Japanese-influenced shared plates."

PUGLIA

Francesca Longo

BORN & RAISED: Castellana Grotte, a small town in Puglia.

OCCUPATION: An entrepreneur in the hospitality space, working in event curation, production, and creating experiences that feel intimate, authentic, and meaningful.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, hotels, vintage, local markets, architecture, design.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN PUGLIA: 1. Osteria Caroseno 2. Picci Bar 3. Antique Markets across Puglia

A PERFECT DAY IN PUGLIA LOOKS LIKE… “Waking up slowly and starting the day with breakfast at the historic bar in my town, Bar America. Then getting in the car and heading either towards the sea to Cala Verde in Monopoli or the countryside to Casa Caroseno, with a stop along the way at my favorite bakery, Alimentari il Boss for a piece of warm focaccia. Arriving at my destination, taking in the landscape, and enjoying a long, relaxed lunch surrounded by the beauty of Puglia.”

BIARRITZ

Avery Higgerson

BORN & RAISED: Kansas City, but living in Biarritz for the past three years.

OCCUPATION: Hospitality photographer and social media manager.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, new openings, hotels.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN BIARRITZ: 1. Gatxi 2. Seabird 3. Hôtel de Silhouette

A PERFECT DAY IN MY CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Start with a walk along Côte des Basques or a morning dip at Port Vieux (the best way to wake up!), followed by a stop at Café Loky or Dimanche for a flat white. Then head down to Les Halles, the local market, where I grab a chocolatine (we say chocolatine down here in the south, not pain au chocolat!) from Okindegia or one of the market stalls, plus fresh fruit and flowers. I love spending the day reading at the beach (Port Vieux is my go-to), strolling through Bookstore, or discovering the cutest boutiques around town. Have lunch at [Bleach Cafe](), and then the evening depends on the sunset. If it's a good one, I'm at Epic on Côte des Basques with a glass of wine. If not, drinks at L'Artnoa followed by dinner at Seabird, Gatxi, or anywhere serving a delicious côte de boeuf!”

HUDSON VALLEY

Emilia Musacchia

BORN & RAISED: Miami.

OCCUPATION: Founder of vintage brand Eveliina Vintage.

TOP INTERESTS: They always change but in this phase of life cooking, grocery shopping, and being a mom.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN HUDSON VALLEY: 1. Montgomery Place Orchards 2. Rosie General 3. Rhinebeck Farmers Market

A PERFECT DAY IN HUDSON VALLEY LOOKS LIKE… “Pilates at So Young, breakfast at Rosie General, a little shopping trip to Montgomery Place Orchards, head home to feed my kid, and then go out on a nature walk with the family! After, I’ll make a yummy dinner (probably a pasta dish) with fresh ingredients I procured from the market.”

MEXICO CITY

Janice Bryson

BORN & RAISED: Lima, Peru.

OCCUPATION: Artist & Photographer.

TOP INTERESTS: Architecture, contemporary art, design, independent galleries, cafés, and restaurants.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN MEXICO CITY: 1. Parque México 2. Saint 3. Museo de Antropología

A PERFECT DAY IN MEXICO CITY LOOKS LIKE… “Starting the day with a dirty matcha at San Matcha and then walking my dog through Parque México. After, hopping on a bike to Chapultepec and wandering through the park before stopping at Museo Tamayo. Having lunch with friends at Bar El Bosque, followed by a stroll through San Miguel Chapultepec, popping into a few galleries along the way, before ending the day with dinner at Fugu.”

TOKYO

Sakura Smith

BORN & RAISED: LA baby. NY since 2016 but in Tokyo since January.

OCCUPATION: Baker, writer, hospitality consultant, and author of the Substack The Bunny Diaries.

TOP INTERESTS: Food, health, good people, museums.

FAVORITE 3 SPOTS IN TOKYO: 1. Yoshida coffee 2. 中国料理上海飯店参宮橋 Shanghai Fandian 3. Shibuya Saunas

A PERFECT DAY IN TOKYO LOOKS LIKE… “I simply must get a drink at Yoshida coffee every morning. Owners Yoshi-san and Mi-san are what make me feel like I have guardians of some kind in the city. Then I’ll do laps around Yoyogi Koen before having an afternoon lunch at Aoyama Kawakamian. Afterwards, I’ll walk to one of my favorite vintage shops, Otoe (they have the best tank tops). In the afternoon, I’ll wander around smaller museums like the [Japan folk crafts museum](), then grab a juice at Cosmos to recharge before ending the night at my favorite restaurant 中国料理上海飯店参宮橋 Shanghai Fandian.”

TBILISI

Nanuka Jorjadze

BORN & RAISED: Born in Los Angeles to Georgian parents, moved to Tbilisi at 6 months and grew up there.

OCCUPATION: Hospitality project manager focused on shaping concepts for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, events, and experience-led spaces.

INTERESTS: Food, bookstores, galleries, interiors, and finding the most perfect walking route.

FAVORITE 3 PLACES IN TBILISI: 1. Ninia’s Garden 2. MutantRadio 3. Dadi House

A PERFECT DAY IN TBILISI LOOKS LIKE… “A perfect day in Tbilisi starts with coffee at Shavi Roasters, followed by a long stroll through Sololaki looking for Soviet mosaics, sculptures, old balconies, and random architectural details. Then I’d play dress-up at Archived Couture, stop for chocolate cake at The Kitchen at Rooms, and walk down to Chughureti for some culture at LC Queisser and books at Kona Books and finish the day with drinks and dinner at Kancellaria.”

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