Part of the editorial staff of Vogue Portugal stumbled upon the magic lantern and got one of their wishes come true. When Genie asked them "What would be your dream trip, that destination you would go to in the blink of an eye?", these were their answers.
Part of the editorial staff of Vogue Portugal stumbled upon the magic lantern and got one of their wishes come true. When Genie asked them "What would be your dream trip, that destination you would go to in the blink of an eye?", these were their answers.
Sara Andrade, Director of New Editorial Projects
In a word, it's not about the destination, it's about the journey. The challenge of writing, for me, about a dream place on my bucket list has to do with the difficulty of choosing one over another - there are so many and so incongruous places I would like to visit that to choose one in favor of another is to deny some part of myself. Take me to surf the beaches of Hawaii as much as to walk the overly lit streets of Tokyo; to backpack in Laos, to ride a motorcycle in Lombok, to try the exotic cuisine in Vietnam, to admire the deafening glaciers of Patagonia as much as the luxurious resorts of Saint Tropez, the famous skateparks of Los Angeles, the thousand vegan options of San Francisco. That's why it seems to me that a road trip is still the most inclusive trip, the one that doesn't offend anyone, nor excludes any hypotheses, because it allows one to reflect this mantra of carpe diem and make the desire for multiple destinations happen, but above all, to make the path to each one worthwhile, to postpone the arrival at any given place, as a journey that has no end or that is made in a tantric way. There is something therapeutic, too, in the detachment that this kind of trip contains: a return to minimalism in belongings, to the simple pleasures of life, to the value of good conversation, and, yes, to the beauty of Instagrammable scenarios (traveling to nowhere does not imply disassociation from our millennial side), which may not be a priority to share on social networks, but which demand a record to remember later. Of course, there are parameters for a trip of this kind: the itinerary must pass through magical, almost unexpected places, like cliffs over the sea or hidden waterfalls. Interestingly, there is room for outdoor dining as much as for supporting local restaurants. That you can disconnect from the world and connect with nature, but without having to banish the Internet for good. And above all, let it be an itinerary done without being solo because the experience is exponentiated by sharing. I once said to some friends, while we were trying to decide that year's vacation week - Essaouira, Marrakech, Azores, Arrifana, it was all worth it, and it could be anyone for me: "I want to do cool stuff with cool people who want to go places." And this is more or less what this road trip in a bread van is about: it's not about where to go, it's how to get there - with friends, the spirit of adventure, and beautiful natural landscapes along the way. And with a philosophy of balance, because in the middle ground is where virtue lies.
Mariana Pimenta, Fashion Assistant
"Moon, wizard moon, the night is all yours, moon," I remember my mother singing me this lullaby to put me to sleep when I was a little girl. Perhaps that's when my fascination with the moon began. Whenever I look at it I think that the dinosaurs and other people who exist or have existed looked at this same star, which in essence relativizes the problems of everyday life and makes me feel connected to the rest of the globe, which is ironic, because the moon is not even part of it. Another aspect that attracts me is its inherent silence, something that my family and I (including our cat) always look for in a vacation destination: tranquility and rest. However, I feel that if I went there I would want to explore it to the fullest, walking from one end to the other (I always thought I could circle the moon in ten minutes, but I recently found out that it would take 91 days, and I only have 22 vacation days). Despite knowing the difficulties in actually being able to travel to the moon, I will never stop contemplating it, in the darkness of the night that will always be yours, trying to find the tracks of other humans, which will remain eternalized in space.
Miguel Canhoto, Designer
From a very young age, I have felt that humans take up too much space. It may sound like the first sentence of a villain's monologue, but it's part of the admiration I have for the planet's natural landscapes. The way we choose to populate the land is not the most graceful. So when I was first confronted with the existence of Petra in Jordan, I marveled at the delicacy of this simple but arduous solution. The connection I created with this place was based solely on my perception as a child. I had found the perfect solution to the problem of space. Living inside rock formations allows us to clump together the matter that already exists. I later found out that it was not the only place where this kind of habitation sculpture existed, but it became a beacon of hope regarding my connection with the "way of thinking of other humans." I felt seen. Now, as an adult, the affection for this concept continues to grow, as my generation faces difficulties not only in adapting to the reality that has been built for us (again, not at all graceful) but also by the lack of time and resources for creating one's own space within it. Far from the realities that may have been involved in the creation of these structures, I see the time invested and its beauty and romanticize a way to delicately sculpt a reality based on harmony, balance, and respect. Where the hard work and time invested means that we slowly feel more secure and protected by this solid matter that we struggle against. The materialization of something lasting without changing the landscape too much, only in its personalization enhances what sets us apart.
Ana Murcho, Features Editor
Before I started writing this text, I was sure that my dream destination was Monument Valley, on the border between the states of Utah and Arizona (United States of America): a deserted, imposing area, full of rock formations, with a breathtaking landscape. In a way, it is. For a long time, I've wanted to drive along US-163 and take a picture on one of the most famous roads in the country - the same one where Forrest Gump stopped in 1994 - in front of the impressive Merrick Butte and West and East Mitten Buttes. Complete silence is one of the things I like most about this place. However, there are several other trips I would (very) like to be able to make, namely Buenos Aires (Argentina), Tokyo (Japan), Peru (Machu Picchu), and the Laos/Cambodia/Vietnam triptych, and probably a few others that I now forget, there is something I would love to accomplish: a trip back in time. Not one of those XPTO trips we see in the movies, where someone appears in a different century, nothing like that. I would like to go back to all those places where I was happy for the first time. The first time in the Algarve, with my parents and grandparents. The first time at Eurodisney, with my uncles and cousins. The first time in London, with my best friend. The first time in Ibiza, with Mariana, my partner in crime... And so on. I wanted to live all those things again, with all those people, feel everything I felt then, see everything I saw, without changing anything, the good and the bad. That's all that brought me here, those trips, and so it would be wonderful to be able to experience them a second time.
Gloria Alafarga, Vogue and GQ Fashion Editor
"What is your dream destination?" It took my mind a few seconds to transport itself to the Mediterranean and anywhere bathed by its waters. There are many places in the world I still want to visit, but without a doubt, my dream destination is that one, and if it is in September, all the better. For me, this is the place I never want to leave and always want to return to. Where my mind travels when I need to disconnect. To feel the taste of the salt on my skin and the sand on my feet, to get out of the water just to see the sunset, to repeat this sequence day after day. The means of transportation: a motorcycle or a small car, living in sandals and with scarves catching your hair. Where bikini tops don't seem to exist and nobody gives you a bad look. Where food is a way of life and city streets tell stories of battles and conquests. Eating a pizza with a Campari Spritz in the South of Italy, riding a motorcycle along the Amalfi Coast. The lemon trees in the streets of Syracuse in Sicily. Not leaving the water for hours at Cala Mitjana and sailing by boat to Cala Talaier, in Menorca, and the small stores of Ciutadella. These are just some of the experiences I have been lucky enough to have, but I dream of so many others like Sardinia, Greece, and the coast of Albania. Always in that turquoise blue sea. I was born in the Mediterranean, and here I want to return, now and always.
Rita Nogueira, Advertisement & Events Account
There is something that dazzles me about the Middle East and Arab culture. Controversial for a girl, maybe, but true. Egypt has long been the place I would choose if someone said to me "Where would you go tomorrow if you could?" Having a good friend born there, who sells his country in the best possible way, contributes a lot. The biggest reason Egypt moves ahead of the rest of the destinations on my list is the range of fascinating places to see. I like chaos, but not the chaos of big urban cities like New York or Tokyo (different, I know). I like the real human chaos, we'll call it. Poorly enforced traffic, seeing motorcycles with three individuals on them, having animals in the mix, and people screaming back and forth - it sounds hellish said this way, but it's a reality that captivates me. It's a little crazy to think that Cairo has almost the population of the whole of Portugal. I love food and it's something I value a lot in my travels. I'm mostly attracted to local food - street food, as we call it - made with love, and I feel that Egypt must be full of it. Not to mention that they claim to have the best mangoes in the world (we'll see). For me, it is impossible to ignore and not be interested in the huge cultural component that this place holds. Having the opportunity to see the Pyramids of Giza and wonder what souls thought that building a huge pyramid out of blocks was a good idea and that it would be, centuries later, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world seems irrefutable to me. I take the chance and scratch one more of the wonders. Add to that the possibility of getting to know another side of the Mediterranean and visiting Alexandria, one of the most influential cities in history. Then on to the Nile region to go down the longest river in the world (I'm a list girl, what can I say?) and visit the iconic Temples of Luxor while seeing the landscape and rural life, and then relax in Aswan... Finally, I was going to get to know a new sea - the Red Sea - and enjoy the beaches of Hurghada or venture into the underwater world of Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab. All this is surrounded by genuinely happy and welcoming people.
Carolina Nunes, Fashion Assistant
Growing up in a village in the interior of Portugal, the only thing I wanted was to live in a big city. Even though this desire remains unchanged, when I think of my dream destination, I cannot deny the magnetism of a rural landscape. This is why I chose New Zealand. Walking through the mountain paths, seeing the crystal clear waters, feeling the humidity on the skin from the fog that, while hiding the scenery, becomes part of it. Its varied biodiversity, both in fauna and flora, enhances my desire to explore the scenic landscapes and environment that make this country so unique. Its diverse culture, open to everything and everyone, as well as its great quality of life and safety, contribute to enormous tranquility. It is appropriate to be surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. All in all, it is my undiscovered paradise. Now I just have to resist the temptation to go check flight prices.
José Santana, GQ Portugal Editor in Chief
When Vogue asked me what my dream trip was, I realized that I don't have a dream destination, but I do have the trip, in the true sense of the concept. The path to the destination, even if there is no destination. And I have two dream trips, and since they are different, I leave them both here, in no order of preference or priority. Do Route 66, the legendary road in the United States runs from Chicago to Los Angeles. In the 40s of the last century, it was considered the "main street of America", in the early 60's the road became outdated with the construction of freeways crossing the states. It was left with the charm of everything that was once current and looks glamorously decadent. The imagery of so many images we've seen in movies, the roadside motels, the Grand Canyon, and the gas stations, whether from horror or movies like Thelma & Louise, has remained. And songs like the Rolling Stones. I may never do Route 66, but somehow there is a section of that road that I feel I've done. The other journey is wanting to travel again like I did many years ago, with two books. Many books have made me travel, but I don't know why, these two The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell and Death Leap by Marion Zimmer Bradley made me have journeys that I have never forgotten. The short trips on public transportation from home to work were filled in by this larger journey. It's not like other trips where we know what we want, what ticket to buy to make it, I don't know what book will make me travel like that again. But I have that desire, to travel that intensely with a book again, and I won't know until I'm halfway through that journey.
Translated from the original on our The Voyage Issue, from June 2023.Full credits and stories on the print version.
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