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I'm Mikki – a writer, editor and photographer with a penchant for wandering the globe.

I’m headed home from Sri Lanka today after what’s been an unforgettable week. For a country that has experienced so much heartbreak and unrest over the past 15 years, the kind, welcoming spirit of its people is inspiring. If you haven’t already been, please add Sri Lanka to your list. And hit me up for travel tips! You can see most of my itinerary in my highlights above. (Image is of my cute little dwelling at @ceylonsliders in Weligama.)

One of the things I love most about warm, tropical cultures is the way their architecture blends the indoors and outdoors, even in bathrooms. Give me an outdoor tub (see my stories 🛁) and a ceiling fan and fresh air rather than A/C any day.

After layovers in London and Saudi Arabia, and a three-hour drive, I made it to Weligama in Sri Lanka. The people are lovely, the weather is perfect, and I’m looking forward to a week of swimming, surfing (well, trying) and, of course, drinking lots of tea.

I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to finally make it to Montréal - what a charming city this is.

You've likely seen sneak peeks on my stories, but today marks the official launch of @getmaude by two infinitely inspiring women, @evagoicochea and @dina_epstein. Founded on the tenets of simplicity, quality, inclusivity, and sexual wellness for all, Maude eschews traditional, gendered tropes and celebrates sex as a human experience.
I’m honoured to be working with them on The Maudern, a weekly dispatch on science, art and health plus the people, culture, and designs that are making sex modern. Sign up at getmaude.com! #abettermorningiscoming 📷: @nicole_franzen

I’m only in San Francisco for a beat, but I’m making the most of all of this lovely, warm sunshine! If I only I could stay here until spring hits NYC ...

Today’s adventure consisted of hopping on the Metro-North for a visit to Troutbeck, a storied manor in the Hudson Valley that has been the sylvan escape for the likes of Langston Hughes, Thoreau, Emerson, Teddy Roosevelt and Kofi Annan - and was recently brought back to life by Champalimaud. (It also serves a fancy grilled cheese, which is worth the trip alone.)

Though it’s been almost 10 years since I was last in Japan, it’s always stayed in my heart as one of my favourite places. Now that I’m back, my love for it has deepened. How special it is to be in a culture that reveres simplicity and aesthetics so fiercely and yet celebrates the beauty of imperfection.

Back in Nashville for a quick minute and I’m so charmed by the interiors of the city’s newest boutique dwelling, Noelle. Cleverly fusing old-world elegance with soothing minimalism, the hotel features works by more than 55 local makers, designers, and artists. Well done to Nick Dryden and @daadnashville for such discerning design - and @libbycallaway1970 for the irrevent curation of @keepshop_nashville (see my stories for more)!

Ready to march! (And proud to be marching alongside the infinitely inspiring women of @the.wing)
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Though I’m both a woman and an immigrant to this country, I’m well aware that - by virtue of the genetic lottery and through no effort of my own - I was born into a life of great privilege compared to so many women and immigrants. Today I march for those who have not been given a voice, and who fight every day to simply survive. May we amplify their voices loud and clear, and bring them the justice and dignity they deserve. #togetherwerise #womensmarch2018 #povertyissexist

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If you’d like to collaborate, need some travel tips, or you just want to say hello, I’d love to hear from you!

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