Villa Santa Anna claimed Erica Firpo from the moment she walked inside and sat down on the salotto’s soft leather couches. The beautiful private house is one of 11 properties (and 42 suites) on the 2000-hectare Tuscan estate managed by Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel. The medieval village-hotel was once owned by the Ferragamo family who began a sensitive restoration and remain deeply involved in the ever-evolving estate.

"If you want to discover an East European city, which is still a little under-the-radar, I highly recommend a stop in Plovdiv," says photographer Joanna Maclennan who's long been captivated by Bulgaria's rich cultural history and photogenic painted houses. She shares beautiful images and a tips-filled postcard from Plovdiv.

Mary Randolph Carter – author, photographer, collector, former Creative Director of Ralph Lauren and self-titled 'junker' – shares her favorite flea markets in the US, from a legendary weekend pop-up on the East Coast and an iconic flea on the West Coast, to a vintage-hunter’s dream in a country field. She also shares the ‘Golden Rules’ of vintage hunting once shared with her by a notable dealer.

Although it ought to be forbidden to use the word odyssey when writing about Greece, certain journeys do seem to resist any other term, finds writer and photographer Sam Parkes. He travels to Mani for "a pilgrimage of sorts", on the trail of Patrick Leigh Fermor, who first visited the Southern Greek peninsula in the 1950s while, researching his book Mani: Travels in the Southern Peloponnese.

Greece-based travel writer Kate Lough shares her favorite haunts on the glorious stretch of coastline just outside Athens, from lazy taverna lunches and secluded swimming spots to chic new boutique hotel stays. Bookmark this insider guide for your next weekend-away: the Athens Riviera is not just for summer, Kate finds.

Interior architect Shayne Brady – Creative Director of Studio Shayne Brady and the design force behind many of London's most stylish restaurants and bars – turns his attention to his homeland, Ireland, sharing a personal insider's guide to charming Dublin.

Set between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Riviera Nayarit is one of Mexico’s most captivating escapes. A rare mix of surf-town charm, rainforest, and ancient spiritual heritage, it offers travelers a journey through nature, culture, and time.

Frankfurt-based designers and gallerists Johanna and Friedrich Gräfling share a personal insider's guide to their home city – from an immersive, experiential restaurant and a food hall with more than 100 stalls to their favorite places to party and enjoy a weekend stroll.

As he prepares to welcome art and design lovers to NOMAD ABU DHABI 2025 (19-22 November), co-founder of the art fair, Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, shares some of his favorite spots in the UAE capital. They include a hotel deep in the desert, an atmospheric underground bar and a gallery that's nothing short of an architectural masterclass.

Although Mallorca, the largest island in the Balearic archipelago, has been enjoyed "almost to exhaustion", this green jewel off the east coast of Spain is evolving, pushing back on package holidays to protect its true soul: monasteries, citrus groves, Moorish ruins, and narrow cobbled streets. The new luxury is a return to simplicity, finds writer and photographer Sam Parkes.

Lagos-based art patron, curator and collector, Ugoma Ebilah, shares a highly curated insider’s guide to the nonstop Nigerian capital, revealing a vibrant city full of tranquil escapes, atmospheric restaurants, and soulful corners bursting with creative energy.

There is perhaps no more recognisable city on earth than Havana, writes photographer Sam Parkes, who has dreamt of visiting the Cuban capital since childhood. Resisting the urge to romanticise the city with tired cliches of 'beautiful decay' and 'crumbling beauty', Sam allows his camera, and words, to tell their own story.

Berlin-based curator, maker, hotelier and former stylist Kirsten Landwehr talks Cabana through her perfect weekend in the German capital - from a cozy bar where conversations last for hours, to intimate galleries, open-air swimming and a go-to Peruvian restaurant. 

For architect Cayley Lambur, co-founder of California design studio Electric Bowery, Big Sur is much more than home - it's a community woven from creativity, nature, and kinship. From forest-framed cafes and candlelit dinners to eccentric fashion shows beneath the redwoods, Cayley shares the places that capture its spirit.

From the hidden charm of juxtaposed villas in a magical folia, to a grand historical palace with Moorish motifs, lush wilderness and formal English gardens, Italy's Piedmontese lakes, Lago Maggiore and Lago d’Orta, offer so much beauty for the curious traveller. Caroline Feiffer explores.

From hidden Japanese bistros to exceptional wine temples, Paris-based Max Aniort, founder and CEO of Le Collectionist, takes Cabana on a personal tour of his favorite spots in the French capital. Blending food, art, and culture with secret escapes that only a true local will know, Max's guide is one to bookmark.