CHECKING IN CHRISTIAN
CHECKING IN CHRISTIAN SCHWALBACH LIVING THE GOOD LIFE I t is often said that the home is where the heart is – a place of refuge and reflection where we attempt to keep stresses at bay, families and friends close and to revel in the rejuvenating company of loved ones. It is also a showcase of memories and memorabilia, of art and artefacts and design and architectural proclivities that say much about who we are and enrich our daily lives. In this edition of Departures, we put the home at the forefront, showcasing objects of distinction and provenance, from the smallest crystal glass to an entire kitchen, that speak of meticulous design and heartfelt inspiration. We invite you to discover the bounty starting on page 43. For those who wish to leave domesticity behind, at least temporarily, we present a bevy of travel features that will inspire a flight of fancy, say, a gastronomic whistle-stop tour or to the Maldives for a relaxing respite by way of Perth and Manila. There are many more pieces included herein and on our new-look website, departures-international.com. Updated daily, it is a repository for inspiration and ideas that we hope enliven your world, whether that’s at home or away. And we look forward to seeing you on our twin social channels, Twitter and Instagram, under the handle @DeparturesInt. We wish you a wonderful summer. ♦ ONLINE EXTRAS WEB CHATTER GLOBETROTTER From chic boutiques in Paris to vaunted Hong Kong gastro temples and quintessential Berlin boltholes, check out our new destination guides for must-visit hot spots around the world SUMMER OF STYLE Robust timepieces, sumptuous swimwear and more: log on now for scoop on the hot-ticket items imbuing the season #THEMIXOLOGIST Explore the alchemy of alcohol in our monthly spotlight on the men and women behind the bars of the world’s finest drinking establishments Discover more at departures-international.com FROM TOP: ISTOCK, © ADRIANA DEGREAS, © LEYENDA 10 DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM
