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What I’m Packing... in My Antler Cabin with Pocket Suitcase
I've become pretty systematic—and, candidly, just very good and efficient—at packing. I plan my trips using notes that I repurpose each time (starting with all the essentials: contacts, a hairbrush, chargers, etc.). I also have a kit that never leaves my weekender bag, stocked with my passport and a few staple travel items. I recently upgraded my carry-on to one from Antler, and the front pocket for my laptop and travel documents is so convenient. The suitcase opens like a filing cabinet, which I absolutely love. It somehow holds an incredible amount while still fitting in even the tiny overhead bins on European flights. A few of my flying essentials: • Compression socks from Ricari Studios: My American friends tease me that poor circulation is a European preoccupation, but I stand by my socks! • Dr. Stolberg Rest + Digest Tea: I do not drink hot water on planes, but I will drink this tea throughout my travels to keep my body feeling good! • Antler Packing Cubes: These hold so much. I really hate ironing, and I swear they help prevent wrinkles. The small cube fits two full workout sets, and the cubes slot perfectly into my carry-on. Once you're at your destination, the large ones (uncompressed) basically become drawers in smaller hotel rooms. • Bioderma hand cream: I love this French pharmacy staple for when everything gets really dry on the plane. It's inexpensive and honestly the best hand cream I've tried. • A cashmere wrap: Oversized, cozy, and always in my carry-on because I inevitably get cold on flights. I love the one from Haven, but any will do!
The Best of Where I’ve Been (So Far) in 2026
La Bottega delle Arti · Ravello
La Bottega delle Arti, Ravello, Italy
In the delightful town of Ravello, left to my own devices, I somehow spent €500 on a whole new cabinet's worth of Murano glasses. I regret nothing.
TURN PARIS · Paris
TURN, Paris, France
My new favorite spot for vintage. It's tucked inside a private apartment in the 2nd arrondissement, beautifully edited, with a small line of precious garments that are really special.
Orson · Paris
Orson, Paris, France
My favorite dinner in Paris right now: Esu Lee's Korean-French cooking over a wood fire on rue du Dragon. I've been sending everyone here.
Theodora · Brooklyn
Theodora, Brooklyn, New York
My Fort Greene local, just three minutes from my apartment. Most everything is cooked over fire. It's a tough reservation, but they save tables for walk-ins.
Convento di Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, Puglia, Italy
A 500-year-old monastery in Salento that Athena McAlpine has transformed into an intimate B&B layered with her collections. I've never stayed anywhere like it.
My Wishlist for the Rest of 2026
Maison la Minervetta · Sorrento
Maison La Minervetta, Sorrento, Italy
I've followed this place on Instagram for years, and friends keep telling me it's even better in person. The windows look straight out at Vesuvius. I want three days here with a stack of books.
Ca' P'a | Casa Privata · Positano
Casa Privata, Praiano, Italy
An old fisherman's house between Amalfi and Positano with Jacques Wirtz gardens and its own rocky beach. I've also heard there's barely any phone service—which, for me, is a plus.
The Core Serifos · Sifnos
The Core, Serifos, Greece
A small design lover's dream: a retreat built like a monastery, within walking distance of some of the island's most secluded beaches.
Forestis Dolomites · San Cassiano
Forestis, Dolomites, Italy
A ski-in, ski-out wellness hotel at 1,800 meters overlooking the Dolomites. I'm just deciding whether to go in summer or winter!
Fondazione Dries Van Noten · Venice
Fondazione Dries Van Noten, Venice, Italy
Dries recently opened this foundation in a palazzo on the Grand Canal. The inaugural exhibition, The Only True Protest Is Beauty, runs through early October. I was sad to miss the opening, but now I'm planning a Venice weekend around it.
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