The Upgrade by SUITCASE Magazine

Calling upon Adam Burke – President & CEO of LA Tourism – and Francine Sheridan – Regional Vice president for Europe and the Middle East for LA Tourism – we’ll be spotlighting their go-to LA recommendations, sharing their insider stories and showcasing the places our audience should have on-radar in this conversation-starting podcast episode. From world-class museums, world-class gastronomy and a whole host of red carpet-approved experiences, we’ll be giving our audience all the tools, tips and tricks to start planning their Los Angeles adventures. Whether they’re seasoned visitors or first-time travellers, we’re lifting the lid on the best spots for brunch, art exhibitions not to miss and the beaches locals want to keep a secret. Throw in some editor-approved recommendations from our podcast co-hosts and you’ve got yourself a LA adventure where anything is possible. Discover what’s playing at discoverlosangeles.com/Adam’s & Francine’s Insider Recommendations to LATo Stay:Venice V Hotel Short StoriesFairmont Century PlazaDream Hotel HollywoodThe Conrad Hotel To Eat:La Cha Cha ChaRepublique Browse Dine LA roster of events N/Naka To Drink:Homebound Brewhaus (formerly Imperial Brewing Company)To Do:Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Catch a Los Angeles Angels gameExplore the Original Farmers MarketLACMA Visit the Arts District in DTLACatch a live show at Hollywood BowlDogpound to get your sweat onTo ShopClae for eco-conscious kicks The GroveOur Editor-Approved LA HotspotsThe Peppermint Club for a celebrity-fuelled night out.Stay in the Silver Lake Pool and Inn Amira’s foodie favourites: L&E Oyster Bar for seafood; Bowery Bungalow; Bacari for glam patio vibes; Mother Wolf for fine dining vibes; Causita for Puruvian Japanese fusion and All Day Baby for something casualAnd for fashionistas: Mohawk General Store, and for vintage Golden AgeFleur’s Culver City foodie picks:Lonzo’sHatchet HallJackson Market Deli

In this energetic episode Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Justin Jesso, who has amassed hundreds of millions of streams for his collaborations with Kygo, Ricky Martin and the Backstreet Boys, is joined by Sangyay Chen; a fashion, beauty and lifestyle tastemaker who has graced the cover of Vogue and has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram.They tell Amira Hashish about their back-to-back European travels after they packed their bags to explore Italy, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, the Balearics and Switzerland over four culture-packed months.From stumbling across their new favourite sculptural artist to a surprise foodie getaway, they lift the lid on the more unexpected jet set adventures.Looking for the soundtrack to accompany your travels? Justin’s new single Lose Ya is available to stream here.This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts' travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.

This episode is proudly sponsored by away.  Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials.Completing 52 UK adventures within 52 weeks - and welcoming their first-born along the way - Charlie and Jess have turned their passion project into a lifestyle that everyone wants a piece of. The couple have redefined the parameters of adventure, emphasising that you don’t have to embark on a journey to a faraway destination to feel the thrill of discovery. Leaning on relationships built with locals, Charlie and Jess immersed themselves into the culture of whichever spot they chose to visit and strived for an authentic, sustainable experience to write home about. Now with 32.5K followers on Instagram, the travelling twosome have ignited the movement of “achievable adventure” and rediscovered the UK in a brand new - and beautiful - light. This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts’ travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.

This episode is proudly sponsored by away.  Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials.Nicknamed the “nomadic chef,” Santiago Lastra has cooked the learnings of his international travels into the Michelin-star kitchen of his Mexican-British fusion restaurant, KOL. Taking inspiration from kitchens in the 27 countries he’s worked in, Lastra has presented London with new ways to use local ingredients, grounded in the flavours and techniques of Mexico, his home country. Listen in as the pioneer culinarian details his journey to not only success, but a sense of purpose. On the heels of three family deaths, the then 15-year-old Santiago Lastra found solace in cooking for his mother and brother. Watching from the kitchen, the young chef witnessed the power of quality food to brighten the darkest of moments and has chased that feeling ever since. After bouncing around the world, Lastra settled on London to open KOL, the first Mexican restaurant in the UK to have a Michelin star –– and within the first year of opening nonetheless.The once solo-mission has now granted him with a new, and thriving, community in a city where he’s most definitely made his mark. Plus, Lastra gives insider tips on exploring Mexico City, the origin place of his culinary career. This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts’ travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.

This episode is proudly sponsored by away.  Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials.In this moving episode, Penguin Modern Classic author Tété-Michel Kpomassie lifts the lid on his rare gem of travel writing and the startling journey that took him from Africa to Greenland.Part memoir, part anthropological observation, Michel the Giant is a storytelling feat. Kpomassie digs deep into the astonishing experience that changed the course of his life and led to his much-acclaimed book.   Plus, The Upgrade hosts Fleur and Amira compare notes on the travel destinations that make them nostalgic. They explore places that have a pull because of their impactful memories and discuss why this kind of travel experience is seeing a rise.This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor. 

Tune in as @PHLEMUNS founder James Flemons unveils why Los Angeles has the most liberating landscape in the US for launching a relevant fashion brand, while mother/daughter design duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka of @houseofaama discuss the Black experience that is conveyed in their timeless garments. @theculturistgroup founder Danny Guerrero explores his pathway to inclusive, culture-forward communications in the travel world and @shortstorieshotels owner Leo Grifka outlines his vision for the hotel world. In partnership with Visit California, this episode was recorded live at a dinner party, produced by creative studio Rapport and hosted at Short Stories Hotel, with some of the greatest creative minds from the Golden State in attendance.Feeling inspired? Start planning your trip at visitcalifornia.com. 

The final instalment of our three-part podcast series with Visit California, we catch up with executive chef Matthew Beaudin who is at the helm of the innovative, sustainably-driven food program at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks to Matt and his team, the Aquarium has become a leader in the conservation field and is making waves with its environmental efforts around the world. Big Little Lies fans will recognise the jellyfish from the silver screen too.Chef Matt gives us his take on why Monterey is a big city with a small town feel and glides us through the winery tours we should raise a glass to in Carmel, the need-to-know restaurants with breathtaking beaches in the county or the hikes and trails we should plot out.The Upgrade co-hosts Fleur and Amira are primed for a coastal getaway that packs a serious punch when it comes to food and wine.Start planning your trip at visitcalifornia.com.This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.

The second episode in our three-part podcast series with Visit California, we chat to Alexis Palomino and Chris Ramirez, the founders of a design collective called Superbloom. The dynamic duo’s endless passion for Greater Palm Springs is infectious. Giving us a wealth of insider tips and in-the-know local recommendations to help you plan your next trip, they share their favourite natural wine breweries, the neighbourhoods we should be exploring and the antique stores to get lost in.Plus, The Upgrade co-hosts Amira and Fleur reveal why they find the desert destination so irresistible and guide us through the hotels, restaurants, bars and vintage shops you should be making a beeline for. Oh and did someone say pool party?Start planning your Greater Palm Springs adventure by visiting visitcalifornia.com.This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor

The first episode of our three-part podcast series with Visit California, Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunksi, owner of San Diego based sustainable clothing brand Sew Lowka, gives us her insight into the city’s buzziest neighbourhood; Barrio Logan. A fountain of knowledge on the area and an integral part of the community, she explains why this is the epicentre of the city's Mexican-American culture and takes us on a tour of the cutting-edge art, independent shopping and innovative cuisine.Plus, The Upgrade hosts Fleur and Amira compare notes on the must-visit places that are on their radar. From speakeasies to cultural hotspots, there is so much to savour. Start planning your trip at visitcalifornia.com.This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.Keep up with our hosts travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor

Calling upon the expertise of Paul Christie, CEO of trailblazing tour operator Walk Japan, we’ll be spotlighting the Japanese prefectures you (probably) haven’t heard of but should be making tracks to, his top Japanese travel tips and why Japan is leading the way for slow travel. Plus, Paul shares his insider guide to the Kunisaki Peninsula in Kyushu, a bucolic hidden paradise that he calls home. Our travel editors also share their go-to guide to Iwate, an under-the-radar prefecture filled with blissful beaches, snow-sure mountains and soothing hot springs, and deep-dive into how wellness is key to unlocking Japanese culture. We want to know where in Japan you’ve set your sights on. Want to hit the ski slopes? Soaking in onsen hot springs more your scene? Or how about slurping soba noodles in Iwate? Share with us your Japan travel plans to be in with the chance of winning a collector’s bundle of SUITCASE Magazine, worth over £100. Simply fill in this survey.Start planning your trip to Japan with the Japan National Tourism Organisation here.Our Go-to Guide to Iwate, JapanTo stay:For relaxing hot springs and beautifully situated boltholes, bed down in one of these hotels: Hotel Senshūkaku, Hotel Hanamaki or Hotel Kōyōkan. To eat:For the noodle-lovers out there, we recommend heading full-steam ahead to Pairon Honten in Morioka – a local hole-in-the-wall loved for what is arguably the region’s best jajamen (udon noodles topped with cucumbers, garlic, chilli oil and a sweet miso sauce).To do:Sun-seekers should absolutely head to Jodogahama Beach, while skiers should make a beeline for Appi Kogen Ski Resort. How to get there:Simply hop on a fast train from Tokyo and in just over two hours you’ll be greeted by the epic scenery and standout food of Iwate. Need some Japan travel inspiration? Check out these articles on suitcasemag.comhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/less-visited-japanhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/diamond-route-japanhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/mitsuboshi-kaidou-three-star-road-japanhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/Ishikawa-and-gifu-prefectureshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/pilgrimage-shonai-japanhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/hachinohe       

Spark joy: order our winter issue, Vol. 35: Celebration, here. Keen to follow in our editor's footsteps? Here are their insider recommendations to enjoying a great day in Florence: Walk the length of the Arno, or hop on a bike.Visit the Sant'ambrogio market for a panino. Eat at Trattoria Sostanza for their artichoke omelette and butter chicken, Il Santino for, well, everything, and Enoteca Bruni, a vino spot only locals know about.To stay? Bed down at one of Betty Soldi’s hotels. Planning your next trip? Check out our city guide to Florence. The destinations we’re spotlighting for 2022 (and some travel inspiration for you to browse, too)Siberia Socotra PakistanNamibia MilanAnd hotels we’re checking into in 2022The Maker Hotel, New YorkThe Sea Ranch Lodge, CaliforniaEl Rey Court, New MexicoMadame Reve, ParisCasa Pacha, Formentera The Rooster, Antiparos 

Wrinkly potatoes dipped in mojo wolfed down in beachside boltholes; surf huts serving world-class red wines; hiking to walk it off in lush pine-filled forests – Tenerife is the ultimate getaway for the gourmet traveller. Calling upon two of Tenerife’s food-obsessed island insiders, Carlos Hernández and Xavi Riera, we shine a light on the island’s best restaurants, vineyards and beach shacks. Plus, we’ll be revealing just how to find one of the island’s legendary guachinches – a traditional eatery usually in the home of a local, small-batch wine producer – the chefs shaking up the island’s food scene and the must-visit restaurants you should have on your radar.  Seeking an outdoor adventure? As part of our partnership with Tenerife Tourism Corporation, our insiders also lift the lid on the secret spots to watch the sunset, the natural pools to seek out and Tenerife’s most magical hiking trails.This is a foodie pilgrimage and then some. Time to dig in.Start planning your trip at webtenerife.co.ukCarlos and Xavi’s Insider Recommendations to TenerifeBodegon el Puntero, Santa CruzEl Burgado, Santa CruzEl Aderno, Santa CruzEl Capricho de Nicomedes, Santa Cruz El Templete, Santa CruzNub, Costa Adeje La Caleta, Adeje Salitre, La Caleta Char, La CaletaCasa Paca, BenijoWant to know more about Xavi’s restaurant, Jaxana? Follow them on Instagram here.Keep up to date with the foodie experiences Carlos is planning here.

We hear you loud and clear. We’re itching to shake off lockdown fatigue and get back into the great outdoors. That’s why we’re bringing you a destination special dedicated to the island that has it all: Tenerife.As part of our partnership with Visit Tenerife, we’re shining a light on the design-driven boutique hotels, athlete-approved hikes and world-class wineries that you should have on radar.Plus, we’ll be joined by Canary Green’s founder – an eco collective championing sustainable tourism in the Canary Islands – John Dale Beckley and creative writer Grace Molan to get their insider recommendations. Listen up as they share their go-to restaurant for papas arrugadas, the beaches we should be paddleboarding to and the best place for stargazing on the island. Seeking meaningful travel and the chance to reconnect with nature? This one's for you.This is a deep-dive into Tenerife’s best bits. Start planning your next trip at webtenerife.co.uk.Our Insider’s Guide to Tenerife Hacienda CristoforoAlberto DornerFinca La CalabaceraBodegas MonjeTierra Cafe Whale Wise EcotoursTenerife Horse RescuePlaya de Diego Hernandez (the hippie beach)Find out more about Canary Green’s eco initiatives here.

Skincare obsessed? This one's for you.Join us as we transport you to the dunes, souks and oases of Morocco through the next cult beauty brand: whind. Fuelled by skin-saving science and a sensual Morrocan approach, join us as we chat to whind founder Hind Sebti about her pioneering range of skincare projects, how her homeland of Morocco inspired her and the beauty secret she swears by. Plus, Hind will be sharing her treasured tales from her homeland of Morocco. From where to sip mint tea in Tangier to a design-driven crash pad that’s perfect to rent with pals, she spotlights her must-visit recommendations. Prepared to be pampered. Hind Sebti’s go-to beauty buys for that envious desert-glow and must-visit Morrocan tips:Atlas Pure Purifying Whipped MaskKasbah Moonlight Transforming Cream to Oil Nightly MaskMarrakech Light Illuminating Magic OilOasis Fresh Dissolving Jelly CleanserSahara Silk Vanishing Cream Exfoliator Cafe Hafa, Tangier for mint teaLa Maison de L'Elephant BlancVisit Dakhla for the surf and up-and-coming creative scene, Casablanca if you’ve done Marrakech and Meknes for culture

Not just for wine buffs / oenophiles.Instead of getting hung up on malbec and merlot, noses and tannins, we’re raising a glass to the UK wineries shaking up the English wine-making scene.Join us as we speak to the innovative producers championing community and fuelling our love for locavore labels and natural tipples. We’re popping the cork on homegrown grapes and spotlighting the next generation of UK wineries. Plus, we catch up with Renegade Urban Winery’s Founder Warwick Smith who has ripped up the wine-making rule book and is producing outstanding wines beneath a railway arch in Bethnal Green. He shares his tips for picking a stellar bottle of plonk, the urban wineries we should visit and an easy trick to look like an oenophile. We’ll drink to that. We’d love to know where you’re going next and how you think the travel landscape might change as lockdown restrictions ease. Send your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration, check in with us at suitcasemag.com or get yourself a copy of SUITCASE Magazine. Warwick Smith’s epic list of urban wineries to check out:Renegade Urban Winery, of course https://www.renegadelondonwine.comBroc Cellars, California https://broccellars.comBow and Arrow, Oregonhttps://www.bowandarrowwines.comDonkey and Goat, California https://www.donkeyandgoat.comInfinite Monkey Theorem, Colorado https://theinfinitemonkeytheorem.comThe Red Hook Winery, New Yorkhttps://www.redhookwinery.comNoita Winery, Finland https://www.noitawinery.fiAnd the UK wine producers he suggest paying a visit too:Charlie Herringhttp://www.charlieherring.comOffbeat Wineshttps://offbeatwines.co.ukLangham Winehttps://langhamwine.co.ukIndia and Fleur’s reccs for booze-fuelled weekends:Wild Escapes at Fullerton Farmhttps://wildescapes.comTillingham https://tillingham.comOxney Estatehttps://oxneyestate.comForty Hallhttps://www.fortyhallestate.co.ukWarden Abbey Vineyardhttps://wardenvineyard.org.ukArticles to help you seek out the best vineyards:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/uk-wine-industryhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/worlds-best-wine-destinationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/underrated-wine-destinationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-wine-hotels-europe

So far the 2020s have been, understatement of the century, a lot. We’re worn out, lethargic and our mind and bodies are craving some TLC. Before slinking off to a hedonistic weekend in the Balearics or booking that four-years-in-the-making road trip around the US, we’re securing a spot on a much-needed wellness retreat.Forget green juices and white robes, we’re spotlighting the next generation of wellness that focus more on community and connection than intermittent fasting. We’ll also be joined by Artah founder and former Psycle CEO Rhian Stephenson who shares her transformative travel experiences, how we can extinguish the flames of burnout and what the future of wellness looks like.So, who's joining us?We’d love to know where you’re going next and how you think the travel landscape might change as lockdown restrictions ease. Send your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration, check in with us at suitcasemag.com or get yourself a copy of SUITCASE Magazine. Links and notes from the episode Find out where Artah’s first UK wellness retreat is taking placehttps://www.artah.coThe wellness retreats Rhian recommends:https://www.original-mayr.com/en/And read this for SUITCASE contributor Olivia Squire’s experiencehttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/hotel-story-original-fx-mayr-austriaThis is the Italian hotel Rhian cites as her favourite:https://www.alpinadolomites.it/en/India and Fleur’s wellness retreat recommendations:Lucknam Park Hotelhttps://www.lucknampark.co.ukLanserhof Tegernseehttps://www.lanserhof.com/en/tegernseeWildfitnesshttps://wildfitness.comHelios Retreatshttps://helios-retreats.comMojo Risinghttps://www.mojo.co.ukCamp Sarikahttps://www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/camp-sarikaMissionworkshttps://lamingtongroup.com/brands/missionworks/Rockwater Hovehttps://rockwater.ukArticles to kick-start your wellness journeyWe talk a lot about some of these fab UK-based retreats that you can find here:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/uk-wellbeing-retreatsCircadian travel is the wellness sphere’s next biggest trendhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/circadian-travelAnd you’ll find more inspo here:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/wellness-panelhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/londons-wellness-wizardshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/affordable-wellness-retreats

Hands up who's desperate to return to the bel paese (beautiful country)? We know that The Upgrade listeners are as infatuated with Italy as us, so we decided to join forces with the duo behind Italy’s coolest creative crash pad.Tune in to this recommendation-packed episode as we’re joined by Villa Lena’s foundersLena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey, who share their Tuscan tips, under-the-radar restaurants in Rome and where to (hopefully) sip rosé this summer. That’s amore.Plus, India and Fleur chat about the group getaways they’re hoping to get off the ground this year. Think beachy boltholes in Formentera, an art-filled hotel in Beirut and a mid-century cabin in the Welsh countryside. This episode is filled with good, old-fashioned escapism. We’ll see you for aperitivo.We’d love to know where you’re going next and how you think the travel landscape might change as lockdown restrictions ease. Send your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration, check in with us at suitcasemag.com or get yourself a copy of SUITCASE Magazine. Links and notes from the episode Lena and Jerome’s Italian recommendations:Ristorante Le Pineta, Marina di BibbonaCiberèo Ristorante, FlorenceViareggio for Italian seaside jauntsHotel Locarno, RomePierluigi, RomeLe Sirenuse, Positano Villa Feltrinelli, Lake GardaThe places Fleur’s (fingers crossed) slinking off to:Iraia, CornwallThe Gin Trap Inn, NorfolkArthaus Beirut, BeirutCasa Pacha, Formentera The Rooster, AntiparosIndia’s go-to group getaways:Hergest Lee, WalesFynbos Cottages, Babylonstoren, South AfricaCraveiral Farmhouse, PortugalKeep your escapism alive with these articles:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-beach-huts-uk-staycationhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/europe-seaside-town-revivalhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/self-catering-stays-reunited-travelhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/unique-UK-airbnbs

Sustainable? Tick. Slow travel? Tick. Affordable? Tick. Move over glamping, #vanlife is the latest travel trend we can’t get enough of. Whether you’re hitting the road in a revamped VW, careering through California in an RV or pitching up on a campsite in a static caravan, bundling your pals/ family/ pets into the back of a campervan is the way to adventure in summer 2021.We’re ditching the traditional flight-and-hotel model and riding the campervan trend as soon as travel gets back on the road. Helping us travel more sustainably, slowly and smarter, listen up as we deep-drive into why a holiday-on-wheels is the next outdoor trend. Plus, we reveal our own campervan travel tales, the road trip routes we want to take and whose vans we’re borrowing. We’ll also be joined by the trio behind the UK’s newest (and coolest) staycation retreat, Club Jupiter. Interior designer Whinnie Williams, interior writer and stylist Emma Jane Palin and travel journalist (and long-time SUITCASE contributor) Anna Hart have spent the last year of lockdown revamping a static caravan in Kent. Snazzy. Tune in as they share the hotels that have inspired them, nifty interior DIY tips and why we’re all seeking a dose of nostalgia. We’ll save a space for you by the campfire.We’d love to know where you’re going next and how you think the travel landscape might change as lockdown restrictions ease. Send your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration, check in with us at suitcasemag.com or get yourself a copy of SUITCASE Magazine. Links and notes from the episode Follow Club Jupiter here:https://www.instagram.com/clubjupiteruk/Didn’t catch the name of the peer-to-peer campervan rental Fleur suggested (read: butchered), it’s here:https://www.yescapa.co.ukWant to join India on a motorhome adventure through Japan, check it out here:https://www.dreamdrive.lifeIn need of some #Vanlife road trip inspiration? From Sicily to Sydney, California to Cádiz, we’ve got you covered:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/us-road-triphttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/road-trip-destinationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/australian-road-triphttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/italy-road-triphttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/road-trip-iberiahttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/sweet-nothings-a-road-trip-through-portugals-wild-westhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-road-trips-in-the-worldAnd for a dose of armchair escapism, you’ll want to read these:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/road-trip-books

After a short hiatus – spent producing SUITCASE’s newest issue Volume 33: Collective (India), watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch reruns (Fleur) and avoiding baking anything (both) – we’re back. Season two of The Upgrade podcast kicks off with us asking a very important question: have we killed the traditional holiday?As people take back control of their time and income, turn hobbies into side hustles and continue to blur the boundaries between work and play, the way we’re holidaying is changing. Join us as we deep-dive into the rise of the workation, reveal the destinations offering the best visas for digital nomads and share the places we’re planning to plug-in from. We’ll also be joined by the master of multi-hyphenates, Emma Gannon, whose best-selling book – one of five, we may add – rewrote the rules of working for a legion of millennial fans. We catch up with the broadcaster-cum-author to chat about the freedoms of multi-hyphenates, how to nail your slashie bio and the countries she’s itching to get back to. Oh and grab a pen, Emma’s carry-on book recommendations will have you hot-footing to your favourite independent bookstore quicker than you can say “beach paperback”.   We’d love to know where you’re going next and how you think the travel landscape might change as lockdown restrictions ease. Send your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration, check in with us at suitcasemag.com or get yourself a copy of SUITCASE Magazine. Links and notes from the episode Need some workation inspiration? Read these:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/workationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/hotel-workcation-destinationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-uk-hotels-remote-workershttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/hotel-workcation-destinationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/multi-hyphenated-millennial-killed-the-traditional-holiday

It’s here. The big one. The SUITCASE guide to travel 2021 has landed.We’ve been itching to share with you the trips our travel editors are planning, the hotel openings on our radar and the travel trends on the horizon. Chatting about workations and carbon-neutral holidays, seaside-town revivals and a Hawaiian island that’s undergoing creative regeneration, India and Fleur share insider intel on the next big trips to plan. They’ll also be talking (read: arguing) about the next wave of hotel openings and why Southend-on-Sea is the new Shoreditch. We also catch up with travel influencer, content creator and podcast host Olivia Lopez to get the lowdown on the trips she’s taking, the places she’s revisiting and how her travel philosophy is changing.Race you to departures... We’d love to know where you’re going next. Send your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on Instagram @indiadowley and @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration, check in with us at suitcasemag.com or buy a copy of SUITCASE magazine. We’ll be back with season two soon.Links, recommendations and all you need to start planning: From the destinations we’re spotlighting:South Africahttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/ultimate-south-africa-itineraryhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/city-guide-cape-townBosnia and Herzegovina https://suitcasemag.com/articles/destination-inspiration-mostar-bosnia-and-herzegovinahttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/48-hours-in-mostar-bosnia-and-herzegovinaChadhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/destination-inspiration-chad-africaOsea Island, UKhttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/osea-islandWant to explore Essex’s creative scene? FInd out more:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-independents-in-essexEmbrace the workations trend with these freelancer-friendly hotels:https://suitcasemag.com/articles/hotel-workcation-destinationshttps://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-uk-hotels-remote-workersRead Rae’s fab piece on the England Coastal Path (or buy the magazine)https://suitcasemag.com/articles/walking-england-coast-pathOur hot hotels for 2021:The Harper, Norfolkhttps://www.theharper.co.ukFforest’s new forrayhttps://www.coldatnight.co.ukWild Escapes, Hampshirehttps://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/england/hampshire/wild-escapesThe NoMad, Londonhttps://www.thenomadhotel.com/london/The Farmyard at The Newt, Somersethttps://thenewtinsomerset.comMayfair Townhouse, Londonhttps://www.themayfairtownhouse.comBeaverbrook Townhouse, Londonhttps://www.beaverbrook.co.ukHenry’s Townhouse, Londonhttps://henrystownhouse.co.ukGleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh http://gleneagles.comKalesma, Mykonos https://www.kalesmamykonos.comCasa Formentera, Formentera https://casaformentera.comCan Ferrereta, Mallorca https://hotelcanferrereta.com/enKruger Shalati, South Africa https://www.krugershalati.comThe Aurum, Catskillshttps://www.theaurum.com