Favorite Destination
Japan. I could go back every year, and still find something new to become obsessed with.
Most Exotic Destination Traveled
Uluru, in the Australian Outback. Standing in front of something that old and spiritual rewires how you think about time and scale.
On My Bucket List
Indonesia — top of the list and long overdue.
Travel Philosophy
Just say “yes.”
More About Sydney
Sydney Portigal is the founder of Kismet Strategies, a brand messaging and narrative consultancy in New York. She works at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and culture, helping brands and individuals get precise about who they are and what they stand for. At Galavante, she writes about travel, hospitality, food, beauty, and new experiences.
