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When was the last time you were abroad?

“The last time was over the Passover holidays. I flew to Paris with the family. We took the kids to Disneyland and to all the famous museums. We then rented a car and drove down to the South of France, stopping to visit the beautiful cities we passed through along the way. We ended the trip on the Riviera, which is always a dream”. How do you decide where to go on holiday? “There are certain places I keep coming back to, such as Toronto - the city I grew up in and where all my family still lives - and Paris, my favorite city. But I’m always looking to discover new places as well". What’s your favorite type of holiday? “I always prefer urban holidays, as I love visiting museums, discovering new restaurants, and sitting in cafés, watching people go about their day”. What is your ultimate suitcase essential? “Seems pretty obvious in my case… It has to be my make-up bag, which I go nowhere without, while my number one must-have item is sunscreen. No matter the destination and what time of the year it is”. What will you never do abroad? “I won’t “waste” my time on shopping for things I can find in Israel, except if the price difference is significant.” Any special recommendations? “I highly recommend visiting Andalusia. Seville and Granada are gorgeous cities full of culture and history, wonderful food, and top-notch fashion boutiques. Make sure you visit Ronda, a small town near Málaga we arrived at entirely by chance.” Where do you dream of going next? “I’ve been to Tokyo, but I would love to visit Kyoto as well. As would I love to go to Bora Bora, and St Petersburgh, Cape Town, Buenos Aires and Laos”.

What is her ultimate suitcase essential, what will she never do abroad, and where does she dream of going next? Beauty and lifestyle influencer Ashley Waxman Bakshi shows us her passport \ Miri Ben David-Livi “The French Riviera is always a dream”

Ashley Waxman Bakshi is a 36-year-old married mother-of-four, and beauty and lifestyle entrepreneur. She hosts a podcast called The Guru, teaches a class on digital marketing at Reichman University, and of course, is the founder of the successful make-up brand AWB.

14 ATMOSPHERE JULY 2022

Photos: Tal Abudi, Shutterstock, Private album