Maeve

Cayman Islands

This is where a lot of the locals get their fish fry. In my opinion, it's the best place on island for fish fry. They also have tables under cabanas on a beach and it's on the quieter side of the island.

Grape Tree Cafe

My favourite spot on the Island. Not only do they have amazing food but they throw events like live music and parties. It's an amazing cultural and creative hub. They use a lot of local produce, give a lot back to the community and support local creatives.
If you go you should ask for Aris Latham's vegan pie - it's unreal.

Tillies

It's a local tradition to hop on a boat and go to Rum Point on a Sunday. It can get pretty crazy - everyone anchors at a sandbar plays music and it always ends up being a big party. You can't miss this tradition if you come to Cayman!

Rum Point

They have insane Trinidadian and local food here but my favourite thing to get are the doubles. The best hangover cure is getting takeaway from here.

Singh's Roti shop

Little Cayman is the smallest island of the three and though the majority of tourists visit Grand Cayman - Little Cayman is an amazing place to go for a couple of days to recharge. Everything is slow moving here and it's so peaceful. You can rent scooters and explore the island.

Little Cayman

A quiet beach named after the fact that it's got little starfish dotted around the shore. You can get there by boat and anchor in the shallows. It's a nice place to chill with friends.

Star fish point

Here you can get local art and amazing produce from local farmers. Also cool place to meet some Caymanians and get some advice on what's going on on the island.

Farmers Market

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Mexico

Mexico City 

One of my favorite places to go pick up some crazy vintage finds for my wardrobe, for shows, editorial, etc. All range of prices and for every taste. And a very friendly treatment.

RESERVA

This is a traditional comida yucateca restaurant, hidden in a building downtown. The best southern food I’ve ever had in CDMX.

Coox Hanal

This kitschy house belonged to the famous Mexican songwriter Roberto Cantoral, who composed for big recording artists such as José José. He wrote a very beautiful song with a trio he had called ‘’El Reloj’’ and the music sheets are sculpted in the main entrance door. This used to be around the corner on the neighborhood I grew up in. It’s kind of a suburban zone but it gives perspective to the more touristic areas in CDMX.

Casa de Roberto Cantoral

This is little hidden Japanese ‘’fondita’’ in the heart of Roma Sur that offers a daily Japanese full meal menu at an amazing price. This is my favorite place to take new friends. Their matcha cake - it’s unbelievable!

C.O.M.E.

It’s an old mansion that used to be property of a famous Mexican golden-era movie director and was also used as a set in many of his movies. Fun fact: he was actually the model for the Oscar’s award statue. My aunt used to know his granddaughter and they opened the house for us. Now it's a museum and you can actually schedule a visit.

Casa Del Indio Fernández

Mexico City with Girl Ultra

Khruangbin

United States

Houston

The vibe is great here. There's a functioning reel to reel tape machine providing the soundscape that greets you at the entrance. The entire menu is fire, but don't leave without trying the "Nancy Cakes.

Nancy's Hustle

Lots of records, cassettes, CDs and band swag here. There's also a small stage there as well that Khruangbin played many years ago.

Cactus Records

Affectionately called "Rudz". Mark, Laura & I hung out here practically every Tuesday night before starting Khruangbin. Burger with cheddar & fresh jalapeños with a side of tots...and a side of mayo for dipping the tots.

Rudyard's

Coolest late night hang in town, and if you can catch DJ Sun spinning while you're there, you're in for a treat.

The Flat

Best BBQ spot on the Nawfside of the H. Can't go wrong with a chopped beef sandwich.

Triple J's Smokehouse

Hats fitted and made to order, perched above a barber shop in Downtown Houston.

Kennimer Co. Hat Shop

A quirky gift shop filled with fun trinkets located in Rice Village.

The Blue Hand

Authentic Tex-Mex. An order of queso for the table, and chicken & beef combination fajitas. Corn or Flour tortillas is a big debate, but it's totally your call (I dig flour)

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Crumbville

There's always interesting, well curated exhibits on display here throughout the year. James Turrell's "The Light Inside" installation lives there.

Museum of Fine Arts Houston

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Thailand

Bangkok

A therapeutic escape to the greener side of Bangkok for nature lovers and daytrippers. Tip: for the sunset, you can visit Hidden Woods.

Bang Kachao

Located in the historic venue of Bangkok 1899, Bar Na is a fantastic addition to Bangkok's growing scene of alternative listening bars. The atmosphere and music is spot on, complemented by a standout cocktail selection. Here's a tip: try the Pisco Sour.

Bar Na by Na Projects

Built with love, and managed by a group of amazing folks. It's fun, cosy and a space to dance with a versatile selection of music being played throughout the week. It also serves up great cocktails. A little tip: don't forget to flash a big smile and give the bartender, Arm, a high five.

12 × 12

All about immersing yourself in music at this bar and embracing the idea of experiencing full-length albums from beginning to end. The owner, a passionate vinyl collector, shares this collection with guests through an audiophile-grade sound system. Get involved!

Freaking Out the Neighborhood

A great place for runners to sweat out the week or weekend.

Benjakitti Forest Park

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Paulo Saul 

Brazil

São Paulo

First things first, my chosen family and I are a walking party. If we are training for the balls or just voguing in the middle of the streets, we for sure bring life to the party. You can find us at the coolest places and at your closest function snatching all the grand prizes.

HOUSE ØF BLYNDEX

MARSHA! is a festival that celebrates and empowers trans lives. With its latest online version, it gathered many artists with an extensive line-up of talks about issues and demands of the trans community and many shows and performances by various forms of art.

Festival MARSHA!

Way more than just a party: it’s a platform for young black queer artists and a one-of-a-kind experience in São Paulo’s nightlife. If at the end of the night - probably morning already - and you’re not exhausted from dancing, it was not Batekoo.

Batekoo

“Queer music by queer people” - an online radio party featuring the best of Brazilian queer talents in the music scene. Not limited by music genre but open to all forms of expression.

Bumbum

Away from the center of the city, in the middle of the southern outskirts of town, Crash Party is an independent party organized by young queer people living in Capão Redondo. The idea is to showcase new local talents and have fun.

Crash Party

From the east side to the world, Helipa LGBT brings you the best of funk music and Brazilian culture.

Helipa LGBT

Amazing visuals and experimental sounds, Vorlat is a party to discover the new and what is yet to be defined (or not).

Vorlat

A reunion of many different versions of queerness with lots of fashion, beauty and personality. Chernobyl is where the outcasts get together to listen to great underground music and have a great time.

Chernobyl

It’s a bar, a restaurant and a tiny dance club. The perfect place to meet your friends, have some amazing drinks and vibe to cool music.

Pavão Bar

One of the biggest and most popular electronic music events in São Paulo. From the sound to the performances (known to be mesmerising) everything from Mamba represents the essence of São Paulo.

Mamba Negra

Queer Spaces in São Paulo

Interplanetary Criminal

United Kingdom

Manchester

The finest menswear shop in the north. Original Mephisto stockist and curated garms. OP is a certified dress code in Manchester.

Oi Polloi 

Spent a lot of time behind the cage in Room 1 – what more could you ask for in a club in Manchester? Gritty with great sound and the finest line-ups. Chef's kiss.

Hidden

The only place to get exceptional vintage Italian designer wear among other pieces in Manny.

Gone Fishing Vintage

Secondhand vinyl mostly [with] a massive bounce/donk collection alongside house and techno. I’ve found some gems in here.

Vinyl Exchange 

Arguably the best club nights in the UK. The production levels are insane, the line-ups are phenomenal and it's in a massive warehouse.

The Warehouse Project 

The Smithfield Social

I’ve heard people say this is the best club in the UK right now, and I can get beside that. It feels closer to Berlin than the UK, housing a lot of sick Manchester-based collectives' club nights.

The White Hotel

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Italy

Milan

It’s kind of the skaters of Milan headquarters and it was also the first bar I went to, to celebrate my birthday the first year I moved to Milan. I’m pretty attached to it.

Tutti Fritti

My friend works there and she makes the best sweet and spicy shots, and as a shots girl that just gets me emotional.

I would say that [this bar] is like a landmark in Milan. There’s a tiny club underneath and the owner is known and loved by everyone. It’s also the first place I ever DJ’d in front of people, so also a lot of sentimental value for me.

LOVE

One of my favourite trattorias in the city, I think one of the few trattorias left in  Milan, that still has the OG mindset of it. It’s like going to your nonna’s house for lunch: authentic Italian meals at super reasonable prices. I always go there to have a nice lunch or dinner with friends, it’s always good energy and good food.

Il Brutto Anatroccolo

There’s a Nigerian restaurant that actually isn’t on the internet, it’s called Jarnas Bar and Cafeteria in Via Lodovico Settala 3 (Angolo Via Panfilo Castaldi 23), but it’s super cute and authentic with Madam Eve that runs the show. It’s primarily a bar, but if you call in advance you can create your own menu, and if you go there randomly there’s the meals of the day. I absolutely love it, I was looking for a place in Milan to eat Nigerian food and when I found this gem I almost cried. I organised a massive dinner with a bunch of my friends so they could try it as well.

Jarnas Bar and Cafeteria

I’m obsessseeeeedd with tacos. I could probably eat just tacos for the rest of my life and the absolute best tacos in Milan are Santo Taco. Super authentic tacos and cocktails, in a cute a cosy restaurant, 10/10 in love.

Santo Taco

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Jorge León

Oaxaca

My favourites are the taco de chorizo and the taco de chile relleno.

Tacos del Carmen

My favourite dishes here are garnachas, mole estofado del istmo and the tamal de camarón seco.

La Teca 

Get the taco de barbacoa and the consomé.

Puesto de Barbacoa

Casa Centro de Artes San Agustin

Amazing space showing works from local Oaxacan artists.

Museo de Los Pintores Oaxaqueños

Oaxaca with Chef, Jorge León

South Korea

Seoul

Avant Arte

Get the mussel bibimbap for ₩1600 (about $16).

Cheungsujeong

Architectural coffee house in Hannam, also open late for night owls.

Anthracite Coffee Hannam

Meet new people while drinking soju and barbecuing frozen pork belly.

Nari’s House Hannam

Look up to see the traditional Korean roof tiles.

Editors note: In Hyangmok’s art, these are hand painted in vibrant blues, greens and yellows.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

A food stall street in Jongno (known as ‘Pocha’) is not open for lunch, but opens from late afternoon until dawn the next day without an exact closing time. As anyone who knows Korean nightlife knows, I once sat and drank here from 7pm to 7am the next morning. It's hard to get a seat on weekend evenings, and reservations are not available, so if you want to enjoy a variety of traditional Korean food and drinks here, I recommend going a little earlier in the evening or a little later in the evening after you've finished your meal.

Jongno 3-ga 

Free entry on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

MMCA Gallery 

Leeum Gallery is one of the galleries in Korea that has the largest collection of works encompassing traditional art containing the unique beauty of Korea and contemporary history of the world. Here, what I want others to see is in the exhibition hall titled 'The Journey of White Light' located on the third floor of the exhibition hall. ‘Buncheong ware’ is a unique porcelain made only in Korea in the 15th and 16th centuries, and shows the original form of Korean beauty.

Leeum Gallery

Architect designed coffee space with an underground music bar and non-profit gallery space.

Onground Gallery/Cafe

Hyangmok Baik’s City Guide to Seoul

Chicago

Smartbar is nothing short of an institution in Chicago.  Since opening in 1982, it has been a cornerstone of the city's nightlife, consistently hosting some of the most respected and innovative DJs from around the globe. Its intimate, unpretentious environment fosters a sense of community among diverse crowds. Smartbar's dedication to the underground music scene and its ability to evolve while staying true to its roots make it a beloved monument everything that makes the Chicago scene great.

Smartbar

Another Chicago mainstay that has stood the test of time is Spybar. Since its opening in 1995, Spybar has built a reputation for being a pillar in Chicago’s house and techno music scene, attracting top-tier international and local talent. Spybar offers a unique blend of exclusivity and authenticity, making it a must-visit destination for clubgoers seeking an classic night out in the River North neighbourhood.

Spybar

While one of the newer venues in Chicago, Radius has made a name over the years as one of the city’s favourite music venues. Within the 55,000 square foot warehouse space, Radius transforms its state of the art lighting & sound for each show that comes through, giving a unique, once in a lifetime feel to each show.

Tucked within the Pilsen neighbourhood venue is Cermak Hall, a 10,000 square feet space of raw, industrial space that turns into an immersive soundscape.

The combination of both spaces and the crafted production takes shows within Radius to a level, unlike any ever seen in the history of Chicago.


Radius

Between shows be sure to check out Frankie Knuckles' record collection, housed at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, is a treasure trove of musical history and a testament to the legacy of the "Godfather of House Music." This extensive archive contains thousands of vinyl records, many of which were pivotal in shaping the house music genre that Knuckles pioneered in the 1980s. The collection is not just a reflection of his personal taste but also a rich cultural resource that offers insight into the evolution of dance music. Preserved at the Stony Island Arts Bank, the collection is accessible to the public, allowing visitors to connect with the music that defined an era and continues to influence artists worldwide.

Stony Island Arts Bank

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Wavy the Creator

Nigeria

Lagos

This is probably one of my favorite places to eat, coupled with the fact that it basically gives the vibe of you being in a house based on the variety of “rooms” you can go to.
Their jollof rice, peppered turkey and plantain? Never a miss

The House

This is a new fashion store that appeals to the younger crowd in Nigeria. I first came across them on social media and was very pleased when i went to their online store and saw how well they cater to what the young people like. They have variety of options from shoes, to accessory They recently just opened a store at the Palms mall in Lekki, which is very convenient.

CRUX 

When I heard about Rufus and Bee, a fun house in Lagos, I was excited. The sense of freedom and nostalgia from the experience could make your inner child come alive. It is located in a building with 3 restaurants, a movie theater and an amazing rooftop view.

Rufus and Bee

I feel this is a recreational haven for music and art lovers. It is a strategic site for the country, it was created around a decommissioned prison. From getting an insight into prison life in the 80’s to seeing a sample size of a cell as well as the gallows kind of motivates my process.
You sense immediately the love that transformed this former prison and place of hate and misery of colonial times into a venue where everyone is welcome. The park is beautiful

Freedom Park

This bay is the ideal spot for ocean lovers, tourists and unarguably one of the best places to go to and have fun and relax. It’s my go to for the perfect “daycation”.

Tarkwa Bay Beach

The main attraction for me was the 400m long canopy walkway (longest in Africa) as it gives a full view of the unique wildlife inhabiting the centre.

Lekki Conservation Center

My first time at Bogobiri, I felt like I was at a spa in a treehouse. The art and decor are placed together to help you relax. The restaurant, the hotel and the art center make it a hub for everyone. You definitely know I do not miss Thursday’s open mic night.

Bogobiri

A fine dining restaurant placed in an eye-catching environment with bamboo structures, use of shapes, contemporary art pieces and lest I forget, a contemporary fashion design store. My friends know it's the luxury Amala for me, to me it’s Amala that went to Yale.

NOK Restaurant

This gallery is arguably the largest of its kind in West Africa with over 8,000 diverse works of art. Getting to see a wealth of artworks and be inspired by the thoughts behind the art. My favorite part of the first experience was how receptive and accommodating it feels once you’re in.

Nike Art Gallery

One of the largest markets in the city located in the heart of Lagos island. I enjoy thrifting a lot so this is like thrifting heaven

Balogun Market

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Chloé Caillet

Spain

Ibiza

[Where] you can find all of the trinkets and accessories that you always want to buy on holidays. Go off hours.

Las Dalias 

A little bit more pricey, but if you are looking for more of a curated shop you’ll find the missing piece for your packing. Tip: go there at nighttime to experience Dalt Vila and its festive vibe.

Annie's Ibiza

In Santa Gertrudis, [this] has the best vintage glasses. You need to try the best bocadillo de jamón at Bar Costa just in front of the store.

Origins

[Where] you will find your favourite party items! All vintage! Visit the shop in the evening to get into the fun Ibiza night scene.


le Studio by Fanny

Tuned by two locals, Janna and Laura, you will find the best summer dress or evening suit [here]. Go with time to browse as there’s a lot to choose from.