In this series, we travel the world’s great museums – large and small – through the eyes and minds of Cabana Curators, asking one question: if you had only an hour to spare, what would you see? This week, Arnika Ahldag, Director of the Museum of Art & Photography in Bengaluru, talks Cabana through a selection of the museum’s most notable objects.

For a fresh perspective on the Eternal City, follow Roman artist Paolo del Gallo through the places that shape his creative life and artistic practice. From hidden palaces, secret gardens and atmospheric cafés to timeless trattorias and off-the-tourist-track museums and shops, Paolo’s hyperlocal insider’s guide reveals a Rome of everyday beauty, extraordinary romance and enduring inspiration, far beyond the well-documented landmarks.

Known for creating immersive events and weddings layered with color, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling, Chicago-based designer Rishi Patel knows his city intimately. Today he shares the places that inspire him most, from storied institutions to neighbourhood favorites, offering an insider's guide that reveals the creativity, character and understated glamour of Chicago – through hyperlocal eyes.

Belgian designer Nathan Bruckner, co-founder of Manhattan-based design studio Casalta, grew up in Brussels, a city that shaped his discerning eye for architecture, antiques and craftsmanship. He shares an insider's guide to the city he called home for many years, revealing the galleries, shops, restaurants and hidden corners that make the Belgian capital an endlessly rewarding place to explore.

In the hills of Lazio, an hour from Rome, Sophie Goodwin discovers the magic of Fiuggi, a rolling landscape steeped in papal history, a cinematic legend, and the producer of the most famous (and delicious) drinking water in Italy.

A small, particular stretch between Plymouth and Exeter, "caught between the windswept vastness of Dartmoor and the softer, almost turquoise coastline" is where Paul Eldwin Glade's heart lies. The designer and creative director of Fowlescombe Farm, shares his favorite spots in this singular pocket of the English coast.

Ebullient Turkish hotelier, collector and all-round bon viveur Sahir Erozan has long been at the helm of Maçakizi, Bodrum's most glamorous hotel. For decades, Maçakizi – founded by his mother, Ayla, in the 1970s – has been a magnet for artists, rock stars and intellectuals, and Sahir continues to bring global attention to his beloved Bodrum. Sahir shares an insider's guide to his favorite spots on the Turkish Riviera.

Once marshland, Capalbio has transformed into one of Maremma’s most captivating escapes. From its reclaimed landscapes to its rise as a haven for artists, intellectuals and travellers, this Tuscan hill town combines wild natural beauty, Mediterranean charm and a timeless atmosphere. Capalbio regular Fabrizia Caracciolo shares an insider's guide.

As he gives Cabana the exclusive first look at his joyful redesign of The Dorchester's Oliver Messel Suite, London and Gloucestershire based artist and designer Luke Edward Hall shares his favorite spots in the capital. From an atmospheric cozy pub and consistently excellent restaurants to a house museum "full of magic and wonder", Luke reveals his personal London address book. 

The tiny nation of Montenegro is the unsung gem of the Adriatic coast, an ancient land where writers, poets, intrepid travelers, and adventurers have long been seduced by mountains, monasteries, secret beaches and medieval fortresses. Fabrizia Caracciolo shares an insider's guide for a memorable weekend in Montenegro, which is now immortalised in a new book, Secret Montenegro, by Ivana Maksimovic.

Fresh from a break-up, Eleanor Cording-Booth checks-in to The Dorchester and finds solace in its beautifully whimsical interiors, spectacular flowers, impeccable service, and abundant charm. The grande dame, which recently emerged from a sweeping redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon (matriarchal soul and glamour intact) offers resounding proof that, at least for a night, heartbreak can be softened by exceptional hospitality.

Photographer and writer Harrison Thane shares a personal guide to Bangkok, a city he first traversed on work assignments but slowly began to love for its royal precincts, excellent food spots, glass towers, and older lanes where craft and trade still set the pace. If you're heading to Thailand's beaches this summer, don't dismiss its craft and culture-rich capital.

A hidden Maltese house with Venetian roots and a distinctly Cabana sense of charm, Casa Bonavita brings together baroque grandeur, painterly interiors, lush gardens and unfussy Mediterranean hospitality. In the quiet village of Attard, Sophie Goodwin checks-in to a hotel that's been years in the making, and is well worth the wait.

Antwerp has long been one of Europe’s quieter cultural heavyweights, a walkable city where Gothic landmarks, cutting-edge fashion and serious culinary ambition sit comfortably side by side. A stay at Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, a former monastery turned refined hideaway, puts it all within easy reach, from Michelin-starred dining at Hertog Jan and Fine Fleur to the city's historic streets and revered institutions.

Spain's Baix Emporda, where the Pyrenean foothills meet the Costa Brava, has long drawn artists and poets to its medieval villages, golden light and quiet shores. The most notable of these is Salvador Dalí but beyond Figueres, Cadaqués and Pubol lies a deeper culture: Iberian settlements, Romanesque chapels, and farmhouse tables. Emporda native Pablo Rovira, founder of Viu Emporda, shares an insider's guide.

Set within the Dutch capital’s former Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam does not attempt to pass a final verdict on the historic building. Much of its original character is left intact, with the interior design drawing on the country's historical references and innovative art occupying unique spaces that cannot be changed.