Favorite Destination
Anywhere in Italy.
Most Exotic Destination Traveled
Vietnam.
On My Bucket List
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
Travel Philosophy
Travel with curiosity, an open mind, and a big appetite (for the place, its people, and definitely its food).
More About Gabby
Gabby Shacknai is a New York-based writer, editor, and entrepreneur covering travel, beauty, wellness, and culture. She is the Managing Editor At-Large at Galavante and the founder of Beautyfor, a platform reimagining how the beauty industry approaches excess and waste. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Allure, New York Magazine, and Condé Nast Traveler, among others. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a Master’s in English Literature and History from the University of Edinburgh. An avid traveler, Gabby is happiest discovering a new destination, especially when there’s a great hotel, a memorable meal, or a story to tell along the way.




















