Celebrity Travel: Go away with Beverley Huynh
A: One spot that holds a really special place in my memory is Lisbon. I highly recommend walking through the main square and finding your way to the artists’ district. There's an amazing graffiti spot and artisanal area called Alcântara that is filled with delicious food and eye-catching works of art. Eat the seafood, (which) is a must in Portugal.
Q: What untapped destination should people know about?
A: Slovakia. I knew nothing about this place. I had no idea how to spell it. I didn't even know where on the map it was. Once I got there, it was incredibly magical. The people are wonderful and there are so many great little winding streets to explore. It's also very close to Austria and Budapest, so you can easily jump to other destinations.
Q: What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
A: Traveling by yourself really gives you a sense of ownership in who you are. You're entirely reliant on yourself and you learn a lot about how strong you are as a person when you're put into those situations. I learned that it was OK to eat by myself and that talking to strangers is fun. Ultimately, I learned that most people are inherently good.
Q: What are your five favorite cities?
A: London, Lisbon, Florence, Berlin and Saigon.
Q: Where have you traveled to that most reminded you of home?
A: Ireland felt a lot like Vancouver, because of the weather. Slovakia felt a lot like Alberta, because of the greenery and hilltops. Saigon, because I felt connected to my culture and roots.
Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A: South Africa is huge on my list.
Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?
A: My watercolor travel set, paper and pen. A book. And travel cubes.
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(Jae-Ha Kim is a New York Times bestselling author and travel writer. You can respond to this column by visiting her website at www.jaehakim.com. You may also follow “Go Away With…” on Twitter at @GoAwayWithJae where Jae-Ha Kim welcomes your questions and comments.)
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