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Check-in I Passport Control

When were you last abroad? “I was in New York for a photoshoot last month. I love New York, and I’m lucky enough to fly there often for work. Every time I go I discover something new - it’s such an inspiring place”. What are your favorite destinations? “My favorite destinations are Paris, Mykonos, and the city of Tulum in Mexico”. What’s your favorite kind of vacation? “I love city breaks in Europe. London and Paris are my favorite cities, but nothing is more relaxing than holidaying by the beach, somewhere warm and beautiful with a good book in hand”. What do you always pack with you? “I hate packing. It often takes me hours, but I think the most important thing to take with you is a plug adapter – something I unfortunately mostly fail to remember”. What’s the first thing you do when you arrive? “I unpack, put everything in the cupboard and take a long shower. And only then do I step outside to check out the surroundings”. What would you never do abroad? “I’d usually never do any extreme sports, but the truth is this year I took part in a project involving amusement parks and I got on one of the craziest rides ever, so I suppose I’ve learned to never say never”. Most memorable holiday experience? “At 17 I flew alone to New York – an 11-hour flight – for an audition. I landed and went straight to the audition, before flying back to Israel the next morning. Even though I had already been to many places around the world, I remember it as a tough experience”. Any destination recommendations? “One of the most surprising places I’ve been to is the city of Tulum in Mexico. It’s so relaxing and has a spectacular coastline of golden beaches and opalescent waters, a great atmosphere and lovely people – heaven on earth”. Where do you dream of going? “Bali”.

What does she pack in her suitcase, what would she never do abroad, and where does she dream of going? Actress and model Yael Shelbia shows us her passport / By Shani Alterovich "One of the most surprising places I've been to is the city of Tulum in Mexico"

Yael Shelbia is an actress and model. Together with her partner Omer Adam, she is brand ambassador for Opticana's Cattleya glasses.

16 ATMOSPHERE JULY 2023

Photos: Tal Abudi, Private album, Shutterstock