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Travel begins well before a ticket is scanned. It starts with a thought … the urge to explore, to create new memories, or just the need for change. It's less about distance traveled than a suspension of our everyday reality. For some it is pure relaxation; for others, pure adrenaline. Still others see it as an opportunity to educate their palette, senses, and other aspects of life. Travel Diaries Compiled by Michelle Aviña. Introduction by Steven Hempel. Photography Iván Aguirre. Dan Howarth British design and lifestyle writer and editor, based in New York City; founder of luxury travel publication Far-Flung Corners; contributor to AD, Interior Design, Wallpaper, Galerie, and Dezeen; clients include BMW Group, Condé Nast, MillerKnoll, Kelly Wearstler, Colin King, Athena Calderone. Five favorite places of 2025. 1. Tinajani, Peru: Four thousand meters above sea level is high. Despite the mild altitude sickness, my stay at a luxury tented camp in a sacred red- rock canyon in the Peruvian Andes was a highlight of the year. 2. Provence: The rolling landscapes and quaint medieval towns stole our hearts. The best bits? A visit to Château La Coste, where large-scale artworks and architectural pavilions by some of the biggest names in the business are scattered around the vines. Also, a wine- 5. Amazon River, Peru: There are some parts of the world I thought I would never experience — the Amazon being one. So, spending four magical days on Abercrombie & K e n t 's b r a n d - n e w l u x u r y b o a t P u r e A m a z o n w a s a n unforgettable trip. Favorite hotel. M a n d a p a , A R i t z - C a r l t o n Reserve, Bali: This breathtaking property is nestled in a valley in Ubud, and my stay there felt like stepping back in time to an ancient Balinese village. From the impressive lofty reception and bar, Mandapa unfolds down a steep slope and around a working rice paddy and historic temple to a serene riverside restaurant and spa. blending course at Domaine de Fontenille, a n 1 8 t h - c e n t u r y b a s t i d e e s t a t e . 3. Pacific Coast, USA: I fulfilled a dream of visiting The Sea Ranch Lodge, the remote modernist enclave that any architecture nerd will appreciate. 4. Somerset, UK: Typically, when I visit the UK, it's to see family. But I've realized I need to extend my trips, since there are so many charming properties across the countryside. This year, I spent Bonfire Night — easily the country's weirdest holiday — at The Newt in Somerset, where a spectacular festival involving a burning effigy, plenty of cider, and a touch of mud (it's England, after all) made for a quintessentially British celebration. We also toured Glastonbury Tor with, believe it or not, a guide named Tor, to learn the lore of the land and enjoyed afternoon tea in a decommissioned railway carriage. Trips like this help me realize how much I enjoy being home. 44