Canadian–born photographer Jody MacDonald has chased her passion for adventure and creative storytelling to over 100 countries.

Bali

Bali with Jody MacDonald

Born into a creative family, Arpana Rayamajhi was constantly surrounded by inspiration as a child growing up in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu with Arpana Rayamajhi

Kunming–born, Shanghai–based Louis Li is the hospitality giant behind the award-winning Jackalope hotel brand, as well as the CEO of Black Star Pastry.

Shanghai

Shanghai with Louis Li

Most of artist Lady Skollie’s traveling is between Johannesburg, where she’s based, and Cape Town, where she was raised.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg with Lady Skollie

Making music together for 17 years, Wesley Schultz & Jeremiah Fraites have mastered the art of writing, recording and rehearsing while on tour as The Lumineers.

Turin

Turin with Jeremiah Fraites

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Actor Silma López shot to fame in Netflix's hit series ‘Valeria,’ which was shot against the backdrop of the grand boulevards of her hometown of Madrid.

Madrid

Madrid with Silma López

From his native Mundo Novo, Brazil, Lukas Ruiz, best known as Vintage Culture, is one of the country's most acclaimed musical exports.

Ibiza

Ibiza with Vintage Culture

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

We caught up with Sir Mo Farah to hear about his favourite spots in London, the city that played a pivotal role in his rise to greatness. From the lively streets of Camden Town to the peaceful greenery of Hyde Park, Mo showed us around the places that make up his perfect day in London — including a tour of Emirates Stadium, home of his beloved Arsenal. 

Mo’s deep love for the city is undeniable. As a proud Londoner, Farah embodies the multicultural spirit of the capital, cementing his place as one of the most iconic figures in British sport. Be sure to listen to Mo explain why each of these places is special to him.

London

London with Sir Mo Farah

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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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