Amsterdam is where good coffee, great design, and vintage oddities all happily coexist—and yes, I did bring home an 18th-century tile and a pastry or two. From canal houses to Kokeshi dolls, come wander the wonderfully eclectic streets with me.

From Kit Kemp’s joyful hotel creations to vintage finds and scones stacked on silver trays, this trip was a full-on feast for the design-loving senses.

Lake Garda may not have Como’s fame, but it just might win you over with its cliffside drives, lemon-scented history, and surprisingly good vegan gelato. From Salò to Limone, we discovered one night wasn’t nearly enough.

I hopped on a train from Lisbon and landed in Braga—right in the middle of a surprise street festival. Between Rococo façades, vintage tile finds, and vegan comfort food, this charming city quickly won me over… despite the tragic lack of decent coffee.

If you dream of sipping coffee on the Côte d’Azur while hunting for vintage treasures, this designer’s guide to Cannes and Antibes is for you. From market-day magic to near-miss masterpieces, it’s a story of charm, restraint (barely), and suitcase-worthy finds.

A designer's guide to where to stay, savour and source vintage in Nice, France on the French Riviera.

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