Some cities just have *it* when it comes to style, that indefinable something that makes you feel more fashionable just by breathing the air. I’ve been lucky enough to visit quite a few places, and there are four destinations that absolutely blew me away with their fashion scenes. These aren’t just pretty cities (though they’re definitely that too). They’re places where fashion lives and breathes in the streets, shops, and everyday culture. Paris, France Paris really does live up to the hype. Walking through Le Marais on a Tuesday morning, I watched a woman in her seventies effortlessly pull off a vintage Chanel jacket with modern sneakers. That’s Paris for you—making the impossible look easy. The city doesn’t try too hard, which is exactly why it works so well. You can’t help but people-watch here. Grab a coffee at any sidewalk café and you’ll get a masterclass in French style. No Instagram tutorials needed. The locals just get it—whether they’re rushing to catch the metro or strolling along the Seine, Parisians make everything look intentional. And don’t get me started on the vintage shopping. The flea markets at Clignancourt are pure gold. Milan, Italy Milan surprised me. I expected fashion, sure, but I didn’t expect the city to feel so alive with creativity. The Quadrilatero della Moda is stunning, obviously. But what really got me was stumbling into smaller ateliers where craftspeople were actually making things by hand. You can feel the history of Italian craftsmanship everywhere, it’s not just about the big names. During Fashion Week, the energy is electric. Even if you’re not attending shows, you can feel something special happening. The city transforms. Street style photographers camp out on corners, and suddenly everyone’s dressed like they’re ready for their close-up. Plus, the aperitivo culture means you can…

Daydreaming at the White Lotus hotel in Maui…🪷☀️🌴 Daydreaming for real because I used photos, magic, & AI to go there! On May 22nd during Toronto Tech Week, I’m speaking on a panel about AI’s Impact on The Travel Industry. Look forward to sharing my thoughts about AI as a marketer & content creator. Details here. I was at the Social Next conference about a week ago and the whole theme was AI in marketing. I’m fired up for this travel talk, it’s gonna be a spicy conversation! AI & Content Creation Now, how did I make it look like I was in Maui using artificial intelligence and a green screen? No Gatekeeping! I started with an image of me on a green screen, grabbed photo from the Four Seasons Hotel in Maui website (where White Lotus S2 was filmed), then pasted myself on the balcony. I added a filter using InShot app to the entire image (me + balcony)to make it look more of a vibe and like it was actually taken that way. In order to make the landscape photo fit into a square for Instagram, I used a technique called ‘outpainting’ to fill in in the top and bottom of the image with AI. The app I used for this is called Photoleap, you can also do this in Photoshop using Generative Fill. It’s amazing what can be done, but is it cool or is it scary? What does this mean for content? Content creators? Brands? Travel companies? How can AI be used effectively for travel? If you’d like to learn more about AI or join to our talk about AI & the travel industry, register here. P.S. As I was checking the SEO for my post, looks like I can now use AI to write meta…