Vanessa Hong @thehautepursuit
What are your favourite travel destinations for food?
Fes in Morocco, the best; Los Angeles for all the vegan eateries; and Sydney because everything is ridiculously fresh.
For shopping?
Marrakech has the best markets, Paris the most variety and Tokyo, great vintage.
Minimal or “maximal” packing?
I'd like to be minimal but it always ends up being maximal.
It’s easy to dress fashionably in a cool environment. What are your tips for staying cool while looking cool in hotter places?
It's all about breathable fabrics and strategic cut-outs. I wear more dresses in the summer than anything else.
Can you name 10 travel essentials?
1. The perfect silk dress that can transition
from day to night
2. A great shawl for summer nights 3. Vintage cut-off shorts
4. A wicker bag
5. A pair of cat-eye sunglasses
6. A straw hat
7. A big book
8. Sunscreen
9. Face mist
10. Paper masks
Would you purposely get lost in a foreign country?
Depends on the country.
How many countries have you visited?
Maybe 30? I've lost count.
What should one never pack for a trip?
I once brought my ankle weights with me on a trip so I could continue training. The weights would constantly trigger security who stopped me at every turn. I never did that again.
Can you share your favourite travel tip?
I always take a bottle of chlorophyll with me every time I travel. It's great for your health and is basically hyperconcentrated liquid greens for when you cannot get them.
What’s one thing you miss most about home when you’re away?
My Lagree workouts and yoga sessions with my teacher.
Do you prefer a relaxing getaway or a party trip?
Always relaxing.
When you’re on vacation are you an early riser or do you prefer to sleep in?
Early riser.
What’s your most unforgettable travelling experience?
The Maldives with Jimmy Choo.
What tops your travel bucket list?
Peru, Costa Rica, Berlin and India. At the top of my list is probably India, it just seems magical.