Frequent Traveller: Daniella Gurtner

Nine questions for frequent traveller Daniella Gurtner, Fashion Director of myself magazine

1. How many kilometres do you travel (estimated per year)?

Oh, I’m not so good at it…In terms of sustainability I travel too much to have a good night sleep! I try to limit my private travels though.

2. How many nights per year in hotel beds?

100 nights.

3. Your radius (Germany/Europe/Worldwide)

Mostly Germany and Europe, but also worldwide.

4. What do you do on a long train trip/flight?

I try to resist the temptation to watch one movie after the other. I listen to a lot of music and I try to close my eyes and relax. Listening to podcasts is my newest favorite activity.

5. Favorite train station/airport?

Favourite airport is of course homebase Zurich, but also Copenhagen and Stockholm – great shopping opportunities and a lot of organic food choices.

6. What do you do if you can’t sleep in a hotel?

I read, it makes me tired again.

7. Your most effective travel hack?

Noisecancelling Headphones – they are the best to switch off noises, even if you don’t listen to music.

8. Funniest anecdote?

I once dropped my talisman out of my hand during a flight. At the end of it, I was searching for it on my knees with a businessman who was helping me.

9. …and your pet peeve?

I don’t like jostling people.