I love to travel as much as I love designing. Thus, I decided to design a custom travel bag, revealing the three cities closest to my heart. A seemingly easy task, at least for the first two. Paris, since this is now my home and ever since that first visit so many years ago, love at first encounter. New York since it’s where I spent some of the most memorable (and formative) years of my life.
As for the third, that was a challenge. There are many cities I became enamored with, mostly during my journey around the world. Buenos Aires, Hanoi, Ubud (more a town than a city), Sydney, Mumbai, Kyoto, Luang Prabang, Krakow, London, Mexico City… the list goes on. But where was it that stood out in my mind unlike any other? Tokyo. Perhaps because I was there with dear friends on both my first visit and my second. Or perhaps it was due to the freshest sushi I’ve even eaten at 7am after a night of darts and karaoke… or simply, the unique energy and electricity in the air.
Whatever it was, Tokyo won a place on my bag. Along with Paris and New York.
What are your top three?
To make this equally exciting for all fashion savvy travelers out there, I’m giving away one custom hand-painted reversible travel bag to a lucky traveler and fan. With your initials printed on the inside pocket. To enter, leave a comment stating your three favorite cities and join my facebook fan page where I will announce the winner on December 15th. Bonne chance and many a bon voyage!
To order a custom bag or join a bag painting workshop and create your own: info@kasiadietz.com
What are my 3 favourite cities? That is a challenging question! I have had different favourite cities at different stages of my life. In my early 20s, I fell in love with a man from Frankfurt, Germany. Although the city wasn’t that special, he took me to Berlin where I did fall in love! Berlin is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, orchestras and museums. In my 30s, I met my husband who is from Ottawa, Canada. It became my favourite city. The canal, the river, the market, the jazz festival, the tulip festival, the city’s national museums and galleries. And no city celebrates Canada Day like Ottawa. Now in my 40s and a mom, my favourite city is Paris, France. My family can experience new things on every trip and revisit our favourites- the museums, art galleries, churches, parks, the list could go on and on! I am looking forward to seeing what cities will be my favourites in my 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s!
Very well put Lili, different cities appeal at different stages of life. I hadn’t thought of it, but it’s true. I love all the descriptions you provide for each city that has taken residence in your heart. I too wonder what my cities of choice will be as the decades pass, though for the moment I plan to remain in my 30’s (and in Paris) for as long as possible!
Only 3?
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Love this idea!
Mine would be Paris. Barcelona. New Orleans.
I’ve only travelled into europe…my preferred three are: prague, paris and moscow…
What a lovely idea.
My three favourites would be:
Salzburg – where my dreams are
Paris – where my heart lies
San Francisco – where my body is currently loving life!
Great reasons for each!
Neat idea!
My top three (for very different reasons) are: Vancouver, Lille, Ghent.
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This is adorable Kasia!
I go for Copenhagen, New York and Amsterdam.
Great idea!
Paris, Philly, San Fran!
Wonderful idea. My husband and I decided a few years back that we love what we call “underdog” cities. We live in one of them now and plan on living in another later in life:
Edinburgh
Montreal
Berlin
S.
Ah, underdog cities! Great choices! Is Edinburgh really considered secondary? It’s such a beautiful city!
I personally have three homes so I would consider them my favourite cities !
Paris
Barcelona
Toronto
Not a bad choice of cities to call home!
I’m with you, Kasia. First two are really easy: New York and Paris. Third?….I’m going to say Istanbul!
Such a tough question! I would have to say: Paris – Tokyo – Barcelona!
Mine would be Paris, Philadelphia, Boston 😉
Your bags are so gorgeous, Kasia!
I would have to say London, Washington, DC and Paris!
Thanks Lauren! 🙂
Lice the idea!
Almost wanted to go for London London London, but finally settled for London, Krakow, Barcelona
🙂 good luck
Cześć Olga! I can see that you really love London! 😉 Krakow is magical, great choice.
Such a sweet idea!
Paris: for new home and new love
New York: for my first home away from home
Pittsburgh: my roots
Love it kas!
Without any hesitation:
NEW YORK
RIO DE JANEIRO
MOSCOW
Hmmm, and not Tokyo? I take no offense 😉
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Lovely! Paris, San Francisco, Amsterdam
Berlin!
Paris!
New York!
New York
Buenos Aires
Buzios
Another brilliant bag for the collection, mon amie – I love it! And my third city (you know the first two are New York and Paris) would have to be San Francisco.
Tough choice !
Paris : where I grew up – still the most beautiful to me
Sydney : my second home, great climate, great people, delicious food, lovely birds and amazing beaches
I also love New York but will have to say San Francisco as my 3rd choice : where I studied and spent some great holidays, love the atmosphere
Great selection of cities (and reasons behind them) even though you didn’t choose New York 😉
I would have to say:
London
New York
Ibiza
technically Ibiza has “ibiza town” – but I still hope I can enter anyway 🙂
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Hmmm, Ibiza? I think we will let that one slide 🙂
3 favorites of the moment:
DC
Paris
Istanbul
Totally in love with all of them!
Great list Lindsey. Happy you fell in love with Istanbul!
Love this post! Paris, New Orleans, Chicago (#4,#5, Krakow, Buenos Aires). I actually think about this list all the time–glad you asked!
LOVE your #4 and #5! Magical cities!
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Wow, I love your bags Kasiaaaa!!!
I spent some months in Paris two years ago and that’s where I left (part of) my dreams and my heart. The other part still belongs to Florence and Tuscany.
So I’ll go for Paris, Florence and Bordeaux, a wonderful city that reminded me of my childhood and my family in Tuscany.
I can tell that you are a true romantic Laura! A great mix of France and Italy.
Cool, chic bags. My three favorites are:
New York
Paris
Cape Town
Great list. I have yet to visit Cape Town and suspect it will become one of my favorites too.
I really should gift one of your bags for Christmas, but I want them all for myself… oh the dilemma. If I win this one, I promise to buy one for someone else.
My three favorite cities are
#1 Paris – where I feel truly feminine and whole (I’m Parisian on the inside)
#2 New York – it has (almost) everything!
#3 Austin (Texas) – where my inner southern cowgirl goes to play
The holidays are all about giving 😉 Great list (of course), I have yet to experience Austin…
Hmmm… great question. The first two are easy:
New York – my hometown and the place which describes me most easily
Paris – which feels the most like home
and… this is just too hard. I definitely need to travel more to know I’ve made the right choice, but for now:
Prague – where I fell in love with a boy for the very first time.
Fabulous list of 3 cities! (I too love Prague) I had a hard time with the third as well. Perhaps it will better reveal itself in the future….
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