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When Europe starts moving into its winter slumber, Morocco feels like a burst of sunshine, writes Provençe-based photographer Joanna Maclennan. She takes her camera on a vibrant journey through the North African nation, discovering that Tangier and its nearby 'blue city' truly awaken all the senses. The best way to discover these magical cities is, as the French would say, to ‘flâner’ through - and get a little bit lost in - the colors and details you encounter.

There is a particular art to collecting—a pursuit led by intuition as much as scholarship, where objects are acquired not just for their aesthetic value, but for their ability to hold and transmit stories. For Melissa Ulfane, founder of Pushkin Press, collecting has always been about narrative, layering history with instinct, and place with memory. She talks to Cabana ahead of a major auction of its covetable contents. 

An eccentric little island full of colorful Italianate houses - and mercifully free of beach clubs and luxury hotels - Kastellorizo quickly imprints itself, finds Kate Lough. The ebullient Greek hospitality, afternoon swims, shaded coves and laughter-filled tavernas more than make up for the 22-hour boat journey from Athens. Kate shares memories from a Greek island teetering on the verge of its cosmopolitan future.

Oscar Wilde famously wrote of San Francisco: "It must be a delightful city and possess all the attractions of the next world. For California-based writer, Parissa Mostaedi, it's no wonder this 'City by the Bay' has captivated the imagination of so many. It has everything, from cultural heritage and diverse architecture to evocative landscapes and excellent restaurants and museums. Parissa shares an insider's guide for anyone planning their own San Francisco adventures.

A 19th-century mansion behind huge imposing doors and left uninhabited for decades, Casapiane feels frozen in time. It was here in Bordeaux that Cécile d’Amade Briant fell under its charm and knew it would make the most atmospheric setting for her intriguing business. Joanna Maclennan takes a tour.

Tastemaking French-Moroccan entrepreneur Touria El Glaoui founded the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in 2013, bringing works by established and emerging African artists to London, New York and Marrakech. Just ahead of 2025's first 1-54, in Marrakech, Touria shares an insider's guide for anyone visiting the dazzling Moroccan city.

Known for its elegant, historic boulevards, world-class museums and expansive green spaces, Madrid is a vibrant destination for art and design lovers. It is also constantly evolving, rivalling Barcelona’s reputation as Spain’s most charismatic city. Madrid-based designers, Mafalda Muñoz and Gonzalo Machado, share an insider’s guide.

With its world-class museums and gastronomic scene, homegrown design brands and impressive sustainability credentials, Copenhagen firmly flies the flag for the globally-influential 'Scandinavian chic'. The Danish capital - regularly voted one of Europe's happiest cities - makes for an unmissable weekend break too. Copenhagen-based designer and editor, Caroline Feiffer, share an insider’s guide.

Arguably one of the most underrated destinations in Europe, Munich is rightly emerging into the light. Its old town is home to outstanding neo-Gothic buildings, while its natural surroundings and out-of-town experiences make it an inspired city break. Munich insiders, Leonie Mir and Laura Inga, share tips for an unforgettable weekend.

A rare opportunity to bring the pages of a magazine to life: Be among the first guests to step inside Cabana’s newest endeavour, a richly decorated, fabric-draped bungalow at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, designed by Ashley Hicks and Martina Mondadori.

There is nowhere quite like Stockholm, writes textile designer Cathy Nordstrom. She loves her city’s rich cultural heritage, fantastic museums, clean air, walkable size and pastel-hued buildings. Cathy shares an insider’s guide full of well-kept secrets.

Former fashion designer and founder of textile company Malaga4, Monica Dolfini, invites Cabana to explore her beautiful Milanese home - a spacious New York loft-style apartment bathed in natural light and full of vintage furniture, antiques and flamboyant recycled fabrics.