When the world is your home
With Vic Hamuche, a conversation about journeys that transform, teach, and leave a lasting mark
There are trips that fit into photos. Others, into stories. But then there are those that move through us in an irreversible way, leaving traces long after the suitcases are back in the closet. In a conversation with Lifestyle Mag, Victoria Hamuche shares her most transformative experiences around the globe, revealing destinations that surprise, cultural gestures that touch the soul, and flavors that linger in memory forever.
Between safaris in Africa, strolls through Japan, and magical nights in Puglia, she invites us to see that traveling is not just about moving from place to place: it is about changing your skin, your perspective, your rhythm.
LM: What was the first trip that completely turned you inside out — the one that left its mark even after the suitcases were back in the closet?
VH: Africa, without a doubt. It’s a destination that connects you to nature in an almost inexplicable way. The people are incredible, and being close to the animals is transformative. In Rwanda, we went on a gorilla safari that lasted more than six hours — there’s an entire ritual of preparation for that encounter. We also had unique experiences, like walking alongside elephants. These are moments that stay with you forever.
LM: Is being in constant motion liberating, or does it sometimes weigh on the soul?
VH: Being on the move is absolutely liberating. I love discovering new landscapes, cultures, and experiences. Of course, I imagine that in another phase of life, with children, that might change. But for now, it’s what drives me.
LM: What was the place that surprised you the most and revealed another version of yourself?
VH: Japan. Their culture is completely different from anything I had ever known — the organization, the respect, the politeness… It was a positive shock. I can’t wait to go back and experience it all over again.
LM: Have you ever encountered a culture that made you want to change the rhythm of your own life?
VH: In Japan, again. They are calm, respectful, and so considerate with one another. I remember a dinner where the restaurant owners walked us to the door and only turned their backs once we were completely out of sight. Small gestures that speak volumes.
LM: What was that moment when you stopped and thought, “I can’t believe I’m here”?
VH: During Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda in Puglia. Several days of shows and events in small Italian towns. Everything was so beautiful, surreal, and culturally rich that it truly felt like a dream.
LM: Traveling is also tasting the world. Which flavor stayed in your memory like a perfume that’s hard to forget?
VH: A tagliatelle Bolognese in Bologna. The kind of flavor that lingers in your memory, almost like an emotional keepsake.
LM: Is there a restaurant you hold close to your heart as a temporary home?
VH: Quadri, in Venice. I always go back — everyone knows each other, the atmosphere is so warm and familiar. I truly feel at home there.
Between safaris in Africa, strolls through Japan, and magical nights in Puglia, she invites us to see that traveling is not just moving from place to place: it is about changing your skin, your perspective, your rhythm.
