Actor Pallavi Sharda’s list of Bollywood and Hollywood credits has seen her become one of the first South Asian women with a career across four continents.

Mumbai

Mumbai with Pallavi Sharda

Exceptional ALIEN and Jack Daniel's & Coca‑Cola have teamed up to share Victor Ray's top travel tips for London.

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London

London with Victor Ray

Melbourne–based artist Atong Atem’s works have been exhibited at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Vogue Fashion Fair in Milan and Red Hook Labs in New York.

Melbourne

Melbourne with Atong Atem

A musician, entrepreneur, photographer and creative director, from a Māori, Scottish and Filipino background, Perth-based Ta-ku is a true multi-hyphenate.

Seoul

Seoul with Ta-ku

The grandson of the iconic Nelson Mandela, Ndaba is dedicated to teaching his grandfather’s lessons to the next generation of young African leaders.

Soweto

Soweto with Ndaba Mandela

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With bustling beaches and a melange of cultures, Sydney is where the Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins feels most at home. Whether grabbing a coffee and a croissant in Bronte or relaxing after a sunrise swim, Pat has embraces everything the city offers since moving from the Blue Mountains. We joined Pat on a tour around the Eastern Suburbs to discover where he hits up when he’s not hitting the ‘top of off’. 

Sydney

Sydney with Pat Cummins

Sonia and Camille Tanoh are the siblings behind The Proper Label, a New York-based fashion brand with big dreams and admirable sustainable standing.

Paris

Paris with Camille Tanoh

Pro surfer Tanika Hoffman shares where to catch a wave, some nature, and a feed near Cape Town.

Cape Town

Western Cape with Tanika Hoffman

Iconic surfer Mick Fanning has won three world championships, not to mention carving his mark as a successful entrepreneur. Check out Mick's Playbook of top recs for his favourite place in the world – Jeffrey's Bay. 

Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay with Mick Fanning

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UK-born, NZ artist and multi-instrumentalist Naomi Ludlow, better known as Ny Oh, has spent years on the road, both solo and as Harry Styles’ guitarist. While London was the perfect home-away-from-home to cut her teeth as a hungry young musician, LA is a place that has allowed her the space to grow into the artist she’s always wanted to be.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles with Ny Oh

India-born multi–instrumentalist Jitwam spent his formative years in Australia and New Zealand before living in Thailand, South Africa, the UK, and the US. Constantly on the move, traveling wherever the music takes him, Jitwam followed creativity to New York, where he dropped the single 'Brooklyn Ballers', a homage to the city’s hustle and bustle.

New York

New York with Jitwam

Lucy Hopkins, aka LUSAINT, spends her days soaking in the creative energy of her hometown, Manchester — from cozy libraries and galleries to cocktail bars and artisanal sourdough spots in the lesser-known pockets of the city. 'Manchester has a really special place in my heart, and I hope it becomes special for you too.'

Manchester

Manchester with LUSAINT

Christian Rich are a music production duo and twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Hassan. They have collaborated with major artists and brands alike while drawing endless inspiration from their travels around the world. Leaving their home in Chicago, they have set up base in Berlin after residing in New York City, Nigeria and Los Angeles. 

Berlin

Berlin with Christian Rich

Popular Canadian alternative pop band Valley takes pride in how their hometown, Toronto, has shaped their career and identity as a tight three-piece group. Affectionately referring to the melting pot city as 'Lazy New York,' Rob Laska, Alex Dimauro and Karah James explain 'Toronto has that same energy, music, culture and history, but just a little more laid back.'

Toronto

Toronto with Valley

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