Celebrity Travel: Go away with Emma Malouff

Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on Jan 18, 2022

A: When I am in L.A., I love escaping to Malibu or Santa Barbara on the weekends. I love exploring and taking picnics to watch the sunset. I am definitely a beach person. Any chance I can get in the ocean, I take it.

Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?

A: Does everywhere count? There are so many places I want to experience, but top of my list would have to be Greece, France, Sweden, Austria, Italy, England, Japan, South Korea and Iceland.

Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?

A: I am your classic over-packer, so you can always count on me to bring everything I need and everything I don't need. But when it really boils down to it, I am bringing along my skincare, some simple staple outfits, snacks, headphones, chargers and a couple of makeup products. But like I said, I will definitely end up packing way more.

Q: What would be your dream trip?

A: To spend an entire year touring Europe. I would love the extended time, so I could build relationships with people and gain a deeper knowledge, (rather) than simply seeing the most famous landmarks.

Q: What kind of research do you do before you go away on a trip?

A: I will be researching all of the places to eat! That is my self-designated job before any trip. Where is the best food, how do I get there, and can I get a reservation? Sometimes it is a classic must-go restaurant, sometimes it’s to try a specific chef’s offering and sometimes it is about finding that amazing little hole in the wall that does one or two things really well.

Q: What is your best vacation memory?

A: My family and I went on a cruise around the Caribbean with our best friends. Our two families had the most incredible time and I am so, so thankful for the memories made and the fun that we shared. We went snorkeling, ate at delicious restaurants and saw so many great shows. It was my favorite vacation to date. I hope we’ll get to do it again sometime.

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