Meet the found(her)

Charleen was born and raised in East London, fiercely proud of her Jamaican heritage, and grew up in a diverse and multicultural city. From a young age, she loved learning about others, crafting narratives, and fostering creativity. After completing her degree in Film & TV with Literature in Surrey, she honed her skills in fashion e-commerce and communications with brands such as Reiss and Burberry.
When she moved to Barcelona, she gained boutique hospitality experience, consulting for a stylish apartment rental agency, DestinationBCN - where she met design-focused, travel-conscious consultants, and media and travel PR directors. During this time, she had a travel experience that initiated the creation of Travel & Lust, a stay at an unpleasant guesthouse. At that moment, she realized accommodation's pivotal role in shaping one's overall travel experience.
Motivated by her experience, Charleen set out to curate a collection of stylish, friendly, and accessible accommodations.
Charleen Parkes
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Ariane Delarue and the Art of Sustainable Lingerie
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TATAMI DINNERS by STUDIØ 27 in Brussels
STUDIØ 27, a culinary creative studio that blends gastronomy, fashion, design, and contemporary art, is hosting its inaugural public event, TATAMI DINNERS, on 19 and 20 February 2025 at the TATAMI STUDIO within Brussels’ Mix hotel. This exclusive gathering offers...
Beyond the Destination: Uncovering a Place Through Its Moments
Travel has long been reduced to a series of checkboxes—landmarks visited, photos collected, souvenirs purchased. But what if travel was less about seeing everything and more about how a destination makes us feel? The Art of Slowing Down Modern travel is...
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