Meet the Wanderlusty Media Exec: Juliana Jaoudi
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On the mountain top in Zaarour, Lebanon.
Hometown: San Diego, CA.
Occupation: Digital stuff.
Favorite destinations: Paris, Beirut, Dubrovnik, Vietnam.
Dying to visit: Sub-Saharan Africa.
Bizarre travel rituals: Upon arrival, unpack and repack my suitcase several times.
In-flight relaxation regime: The upgrade.
Always in carry-on: Raw cashews.
Concierge or DIY? DIY.
See it all or take it easy? TOUT!
Drive or be driven? Be driven. I'm an excellent DJ.
Travel hero: My mom.
Weirdest thing seen on travels: Roadside pooping in India.
Best hotel amenity: A good shower cap.
I dream about my meal at my Aunty Tamam's in Jouret al Balout, Lebanon.
Everywhere I go, I check out the chocolate selection.
When I arrive in a new place, I learn the lay of the land by taking the underground to a good yoga studio.
I always bring home jewelry and local textiles.
If I never return to Thailand it'll be too soon because of the creepy old white men.
I travel for the fresh air.