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.

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.

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.

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.

Sydney-based Australian interior designer Tamsin Johnson shares her favorite spots in the New South Wales capital, which enjoys an enviable balance of beach and buzz. Vast stretches of coastline, excellent restaurants and a well-established art and design scene make Sydney a great place to live, work and visit. Read on for Tamsin's insider guide.

Few European cities possess such a perfect sense of composition as Salzburg, writes Fabrizia Caracciolo. Set between river and mountains, its domes, towers and Baroque façades rise against the austere drama of the Alps, while the sound of church bells drifts through the clear mountain air. Fabrizia shares an insider's itinerary for a memorable weekend in Salzburg – and for those who can linger longer, Salzkammergut, Austria’s celebrated Lake District.

Travel writer Georgia Hopkins, founder of It's Beautiful Here, shares an insider's guide to Tbilisi after two months spent travelling around Georgia. From excellent design-led hotels and shops to restaurants with enchanting gardens, the city's largest open-air market and a landmark of contemporary Georgian architecture, Georgia shares the best spots she discovered during her travels. 

Drawn across continents by the allure of an American education, Asha Chaudhary, CEO of Jaipur Living, left her native India and arrived in Atlanta, sight unseen, stepping onto the storied campus of Emory University. Gracious, green, and quietly cosmopolitan, Atlanta became her adopted home in America. In Georgia's Southern warmth, Asha established the U.S. heart (Jaipur Living) of Jaipur Rugs.

Austrian designer Catherine Bruckner, co-founder of New York-based design studio Casalta, may live in an elegant apartment on Fifth Avenue but her native Vienna will always call her home. Catherine shares her favorite spots in the Austrian capital, from restaurants and coffee shops serving Viennese classics to beautiful shops, museums, parks and lesser-known treasures.

Born and raised in the wilds of East Africa, Anna Campbell is a neuroscientist turned filmmaker who now runs a thoughfully-designed off grid retreat on the magical island of Lamu, Kenya. She shares her favorite markets, restaurants, museums (and more) from a small island that draws a discerning, creative crowd.