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forte, but through the chance of
visiting places around the world, it’s
something I’ve been able to work on.
Visiting Florida and the Sea World
parks in June this year was really
fun, and their roller coasters are an
experience everyone needs to enjoy
at least once in their life! It also
opened my eyes up to another side
of Seaworld -- the rescue side, which
I’ve realised people don’t know
exists! Mauritius in 2013 was idyllic
paradise as was Iceland, but in such
a different way, and from visiting
these, you realise how much the
world has to offer.”
He doesn’t have a favorite travel
destination, he focuses more on the
experience, “It depends on how I’m
feeling, and what kind of holiday I’m
looking for. For a beach holiday, I’d
say the Caribbean. I was lucky to
have visited there twice a few years
ago, and there’s a small special island
just off of St. Maarten that had a
restaurant on it that only serves
lobster and French wine! Can’t say
what the island is called though,
as it’s a bit of a secret! For a city
break, it would have to be New York.
I’m in love with that city. It has so
much to offer and I’ve found that as
cool as London is, it is still following
the standard and style set by NYC!
I can’t wait to go back! For a holiday
with friends, it would probably be
Ibiza. You only need a couple of
nights there and you’re done! It’s
expensive but SOOO worth it!”
Some of Ben’s favorite things
Favorite Dessert
Not sure I really have one as it
changes quite regularly. At the
moment it would be anything
to do with baklava- the middleeastern sweet made with almonds
and honey. It is just simply divine!
Favorite Holiday
One that involves exploration,
relaxation and good company. But I’d
say I’d prefer three different favourite
holidays. A beach holiday (relaxing),
one visiting a new country or city
(exploring) and one going away with my
good friends which can be anywhere!
Favorite Band
That’s a tricky one as I like anything
and everything really. If I’m pushed
though I’d say: The People Under the
Stairs, Rolling Stones and Elbow ...
Oh and I can’t stop listening to Ben
Howard right now!
Village of Flavignysur-Ozerain, France
ABOVE
Ben at La Ferme de la Lochre
BELOW
Ben with chef Katherine Frelon at
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain at market
His approach to travel has me looking
at it in a different light. I can’t help
but ask what type of travel he would
like to experience next. “Somewhere
that has been the least touched by
humans. I have this real urge to go
to Siberia! Micronesia is another
place I’d love to see. I like the idea
of spending a few days in remote
paradise, living off coconuts and
other fruits of nature.”
As the Editor-in-Chief of Luxe Beat
Magazine, I can truly say it is a
pleasure working with Ben, and
doing this interview has made me
appreciate him more. I knew there
was a story behind this luxury
magazine designer, that was meant
to be uncovered. I’ll leave you with
his final words on what he is planning
for us in 2015 as it relates to the
publication, “More interaction and
more innovation. I don’t want to say
too much, as it will spoil the surprise,
but the magazine it going to have a
great year next year, I feel! Contrary
to my previous answers, I will bring
in a flurry or two — some minimal
amount of ornament, but only if
it’s right for the magazine.”
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