Elite Traveler Spring 2022

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Contributors

Switzerland BERNHARDGADEMANN Director and headmaster

Bernhard Gademann, the fourth generation in his family to steer Institut auf dem Rosenberg, the elite private boarding school, speaks to Sophie Killip about the future of education. When asked about his aim, he replied: “[To] give students all the skills and understanding they must have for the world today, in order to seize the challenges of the future and be successful. We want our students to be the drivers and shapers of the future.” instrosenberg.ch p54

Antarctica FLORENCE KUYPER Expedition leader

As an expedition leader for Ponant, Florence Kuyper is no stranger to adventure. Originally from the Netherlands, she now spends most of her time discovering the extraordinary terrain of the polar regions. What does a typical day look like? Busy, she says. “It’s just one big 16-hour roller coaster: Organizing and adjusting the plan for the day, going out with my team to set up the activities, heading on outings with our guests, coming back on board, and starting organizing again.” But with a quick break looking out at the landscape, cappuccino in hand, and she’s able to recharge her batteries. ponant.com p50

London/Ireland JOHN O'CEALLAIGH Journalist

John O’Ceallaigh, formerly Telegraph Media Group's luxury travel editor, is a true authority on all things luxury travel related. His writing has taken him around the world, from the southernmost bar in Antarctica to pioneering eco-lodges in Africa. Now a freelance journalist, he has written for The Financial Times , The Times , Robb Report and Wallpaper* . John is also the founder of the luxury travel consultancy and content agency LUTE; his insight as both a professional and a consumer in the industry gives him a rare advantage. In this issue, John discovers the best of Malta, from where to stay, where to eat and what to do. joc.fyi p116

Colombia JULIÁN DE NARVÁEZ Illustrator

Originally from Colombia, Julián seamlessly fuses the real and the imaginary in his unique, dreamlike illustrations. Beginning by hand with pen and China ink, he then manipulates the drawings digitally, creating his signature quirky images. Represented by Folio Art, he has worked with Penguin Books, The Telegraph , Taylors Of Harrogate and Royal Mail, to name just a few. Julián provides the illustration for this issue’s Flight of Fancy — a woodland scene straight out of a fairy tale. folioart.co.uk p128

Words Serina Tatham. Photo Ponant