Don’t be afraid to rub shoulders with locals. Get them talking, listen to their stories, be part of the hustle and bustle. Walk through old mansions, touch the walls of nations that came before us, breathe in the culture. It’s just like tapping into a live time machine.
MY ADVICE
• Don’t forget to charge your camera; you’ll want to document life as it happens. Try a Polaroid for a vintage outlook of your trip and instant gratification. • Dress like your favorite screen vixen. Brigitte Bardot’s style in “A Very Private Affair” sums up my aspirations as a chic tourist. A basket bag, kitten heels and high-waist pants, you’ll look like a 60s postcards and you’ll feel like a million dollar baby. • Try the local street food. • Skip the malls and walk into concept stores that stock local designers. Invest in that one item that will tell the story of the city, the timeless item, a living embodiment of your trip. • The classic Luxe pocket size city guides series is a must for discovering a few spots from the fashion insider’s checklist. Sometimes all you need is to disappear and abandon technology and the chaos of modern city life. Whether your skiing in the Alps or cruising the Mediterranean for some sunshine, turn off your phone and live the moment.
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