OUR TEAM of design-lovers
Stefanie Friese
Founder & Editor in Chief
It has to be nice and a bit different. The desire for lifestyle & design is always guaranteed. As the founder of Travel Colours, Stefanie is always in search of the most beautiful places.
Silvan Vesenbeckh
Concept & Development
To fully absorb the culture and spirit of a city, Silvan loves to hold personal conversations with locals in vibrant places. His love for design & Espresso leads him to remarkable places.
HANNI HEINRICH
Editor
As a writer, Hanni is inspired by people, human behaviour & beaches. Her favourite body lotion is sun blocker factor 50. Born in Merseburg, Germany, she is currently based in Cape Town.
Claire Gunn
Photographer
As a former chef, Claire loves to show what’s happening behind the scenes to create the magic on the plates. Today, you can find her shooting the theatre in Cape Town’s most exciting kitchens.
Caitlin Collins
Photographer
It has to be nice and a bit different. The desire for lifestyle & design is always guaranteed. As the founder of Travel Colours, Stefanie is always in search of the most beautiful places.
Lena Heckl
Photographer
As a photographer Lena has an eye for detail and all things different. Her easygoing energy liberates everyone in a creative and refreshing way.
meet OUR Location Scouts
Louisa Beyer
Location Scout - Cologne
On her IG account @somegoodspirits, Lou shares her passion for aesthetic design as well as the latest fashion and beauty trends. Born and grew up in Cologne, she shows the latest trends from her hometown.
Judith Mosqueira do Amaral
Location Scout - Cologne
Judith has an affinity for timeless, minimalist and classic designs that rarely go out of fashion. On her account @lifetimepieces she shares the latest interior trends and her favourite design classics.
Levan Berulava
Location Scout - Tbilisi
Being involved in the concept and development, Levan is one of the key figures behind the success of the Adjara Group’s projects, which have placed Georgia on the world map.
ANA SVANIDZE
Location Scout - Tbilisi
Ana is a restless explorer and loves to seek out local experiences on her doorstep. As an entrepreneur & digital storyteller, she is responsible for the digital marketing of the Adjara Group.
LENA WIDENFELT
Location Scout - Stockholm
Lena loves beautiful objects and has a passion for interior design. She easily traces new trends and shares an endless curiosity for humanity, ethically-sourced food and products.
Nikki Wang
Location Scout - Paris
The French art de vivre is what inspired Beijingborn Nikki to come to Paris. Together with Frederic, they founded TheWaysBeyond, a concept store of cultural activities.
BIANCA FIORENTINI
Location Scout - Milan
Lively, and always styled to perfection, Bianca is a true Milanese. Besides being a trend scout, she travels the world to hunt for interior artisanal items for her E-commerce business.
FREDERIC BOURGEOIS
Location Scout - Paris
Frederic worked for several cultural institutions before he moved to Paris and met Nikki. Together, they share an endless curiosity for culture, food and all the important things in life.