Directions the magazine by desing hotels Nr 17 / 21

Directions the magazine by desing hotels Nr 17 / 21 -

“Directions: The Magazine by Design Hotels – Issue 17” is a visually rich, theme‑driven travel and culture magazine published by Design Hotels, a brand known for curating design‑forward independent hotels and immersive travel experiences. This edition, titled Odyssey, explores the simple yet profound act of walking as a universal human experience and a lens through which to reimagine travel, connection and discovery. The issue invites contributors — including writers, photographers, artists and thinkers from around the world — to reflect on walking not just as physical movement but as a source of creativity, inspiration and cultural insight. Through essays, visual storytelling, photo essays and narrative features, the magazine examines how walking grounds us, connects us to place and community, and opens up journeys that are both personal and shared, blending cultural context with immersive travel perspectives.

Within its pages, readers encounter a variety of narratives that celebrate walking in its many forms: from explorations of how and why walking can be empowering, inclusive and transformative, to creative expressions inspired by footsteps taken near home. Other stories take readers on local and global journeys, such as discovering ancient landscapes in Peru’s Sacred Valley or contemplating the interplay between architecture, nature and experience in far‑flung destinations. In addition to travel storytelling, Issue 17 includes mindful essays on the ethos of conscious travel, principles that promote responsible wandering and creative engagement with environments and cultures. This edition stands as both a travel manifesto and a cultural anthology — a beautifully presented compendium that encourages readers to slow down, connect deeply, and embrace the joy and curiosity inherent in walking and exploration.