For most of us, travel is a precious thing – it takes precious time and money. But how many times have you been disappointed because you had bad – or just uninspired – information? If you’re going to go to all that trouble and expense of traveling, why not make your trip unforgettable?

Well, hop on the travel bandwagon with Don, your jet-setting confidant. His heart throbs for drop-dead gorgeous architecture, the thrill of far-flung adventures, and new cuisines. Having lived on four continents and with a passport filled with stamps from over 60 countries, jump aboard as Don continues his three-decade-long quest for the most unforgettable travel experiences.

Don’s mission at the helm of the Swank Guide: to curate a list of the world’s most unique places to stay – independent design hotels and extraordinary short-term rentals – for people who care about unique experiences and love great design.

Because blogs, websites and magazines can’t give you the full picture, Swank offers the closest thing to being there yourself: we create entertaining and transparent video guides, transporting you to your potential destination ahead of time and without the costly airfare. See for yourself the places we’re recommending – and then decide for yourself if they’re right for you.

Backed by a small (for now) team of 3.5 people, Don started Swank after working as an entrepreneur, first in the clean energy space and then in sustainable housing – one of the reasons sustainability is in our DNA.