
Illonka Brands is an Amsterdam-based writer, journalist and editor. Luxury travel & lifestyle is in Illonka's DNA, it's her little niche. Her features and columns have appeared in numerous high-end publications in the Netherlands and beyond, such as: ELLE, Four Seasons Magazine, JFK Magazine, Talkies Magazine, FD. Persoonlijk (Dutch Financial Times), GOOISCH Magazine, Society World and FietsActief. BEING PLACES' blog is Illonka's travelersnotebook with behind the scenes stories and snapshots.