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Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Charli XCX

By Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on

Singer-songwriter Charli XCX ("5 in the Morning") is earning rave reviews as Taylor Swift's opening act. The English star also is a headliner at W Hollywood's Wake Up Call music festival. Born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, she spends so much of her life on the road that she has a fool-proof plan for dealing with dateline changes: "Party through the jet lag. Or, if you're not up to that, enjoy a spa day as soon as you get there and really let your body bounce back so you can make the most out of your trip." Charli XCX stays in touch with her fans via Tumblr (http://charlixcx.tumblr.com) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/charlixcxmusic).

Q. You and Camila Cabello are Taylor Swift's opening act on her "Reputation" tour. How has that experience been?

A. Touring with Taylor is totally awesome. She really makes everyone feel like one big family. I knew her a little bit before this tour and I also knew Camila pretty well, because we've been in the studio together, so it just felt really natural and easy from the start. It's always great to tour with people who you love and respect and I really do love and respect both of them. Both are such talented writers, performers and artists.

Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?

A. I was lucky to be able to travel a lot as a child, but the ultimate memory was meeting Minnie Mouse at (Walt) Disney World in Orlando. I was probably about five. I remember I just grabbed onto her leg and wouldn't let her go. My parents had to drag me away. It was a real scene.

Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?

 

A. I really love being in Stockholm, particularly in the summer. There's something really special about Swedish summers. People go wild for it. In Asia, I particularly love Seoul and Tokyo. Both are such different cities, but are similar in their killer party culture. Some of the best parties I've been to have been late night in Seoul. It really goes off there! Plus, I really love both Korean and Japanese food.

Q. What would you recommend tourists do during their visit?

A. In Stockholm, definitely head to Sodermalm, which is the young, hip area. There are some really good bars and restaurants around there. In Seoul, you have to go to this party (at a club) called Soap. It's hands down the best party in town and it's always a wild time. Plus, late-night Korean barbecue is always the right decision.

Q. Where are your favorite weekend getaways?

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