We know that the best travel tips come from lived experience (and that SUITCASE readers have the most impeccable taste), so we’re checking in with you, our community of go-getting globetrotters. In this month’s column, we spotlight Ginger Rose Clark, an editor, stylist and fashion writer.
07 January, 2021
Until very recently, London. Currently a small village in Normandy.
Fashion and lifestyle writer/ editor
Inquisitive, always hungry.
I absolutely love going to Vietnam. My boyfriend has family there, which makes the experience all the more special - there's nothing better than exploring a place under the wing of a local. His family takes us to amazing places when we visit. They'll show us all the best sights in the area, tell us where to get the best coffee or take us to raft restaurants which serve incredible seafood.
One of the first times I travelled alone, I missed my flight because I'd misread the time on my ticket. In retrospect it doesn't seem like that big of a disaster but I was 16 or 17 and my friend's parents had to pay for a new ticket and drive me all the way back to the airport again the next day. I was absolutely mortified. It certainly taught me a lesson though: always double-check the date and time.
The south of France. I grew up in the north-west of France, but never spent much time in the south, so I'm looking forward to soon being based in Menton for a month or two, and being able to explore the area thoroughly.
I particularly enjoyed Vol. 28 Cities. I have always loved exploring new towns and cities - each one has such a distinct identity.
I travelled to Mexico shortly before the pandemic hit fully. While I was planning the trip, Joe Howard's photo journal of Holbox really caught my eye. It was nice to be able to go back to those images during lockdown; the colours are incredible and his photos really capture the essence of Holbox.
Good question! I'm actually looking forward to reading the latest edition, Vol. 32 Homegrown, to learn about places on my doorstep.
When talking about travelling, my grandmother used to say that as long as you've got your ticket, passport and some money, the rest doesn't matter. I've always found that quite a reassuring tip; it makes me less nervous about things going wrong.
I've been listening to On China's New Silk Road, which includes a fascinating overview of China's Belt and Road initiative and how it might change the world. I also regularly listen to a lot of podcasts in French, most of which are on food and wine (such as Bouffons and On Va Déguster).
I love the account of my friend Mónica R. Goya, a photographer and journalist. She takes the most wonderful pictures and recently wrote a beautiful piece on Lanzarote's vineyards for New York Times Travel.
I have just finished Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien and, recently, I have also been reading a lot of newsletters, including that of food writer Alicia Kennedy.
My camera (a very basic point-and-shoot), an excessive amount of SPF 50 (I'm as pale as it gets) and my Birkenstocks. All quite practical things.
