HARPER’S BAZAAR,  April 2007

HB: Which do you think is the sexiest city ever, and why?
ZSL: St Petersburg, 2002.  Middle-aged men and women in drab, navy or brown Mao jackets gradually emerged from oppression to witness the young walk around proudly, dressed in symbols of a new era – Mango, Zara, Apple i-pods. Every few yards was a street band playing jazz, classical or R&B music.  The city was buzzing with newness and self-expression. That, to me, made it the sexiest city ever.

HB: Give us your top three travel tips
ZSL: Forget to bring your map, your camera, and anything that reminds you of home.

HB: Always...
ZSL: look as though you know what you’re doing, especially if you don’t

HB: Which best travel reads do you recommend?
ZSL: Your own journal

HB: Who is your dream travel partner?
ZSL: Richard Branson

HB: Don't leave home without...
ZSL: A monogramme LV passport holder. You’ll get through immigrations in Paris faster

HB: Name 3 beauty products or style items a girl should have on her whilst travelling
ZSL:  Confidence, a smile, and a huge bottle of water

HB: Which is your best destination yet, and why?
ZSL: India. It is to me, a land of abundance. There’s actually never enough of anything in India, yet, there’re always enough because wherever the human spirit prevails, all else is of little significance.