Letter from the editor

This special issue marks VESSEL’s second annual Travel Edition.

This year, we take you across multiple continents—from Asia and Africa to Europe and North America. From country to country, and street to street, each destination reveals its own distinctive charm. Our creators have walked through bustling metropolitan cities, cruised across oceans and seas, and visited serene rural villages. We are honored to curate their journeys within these pages and share their extraordinary stories with you.

This issue also introduces our new “Lifestylish” section—an evolution of our storytelling and the intersection where lifestyle meets self-expression through style. Lifestylish is a way of living with intention, confidence, and creativity. It’s a mindset that celebrates individuality, culture, and artistry—a reflection of how we shape our lives through the lens of design and personal identity. Here, style becomes an authentic extension of who we are.

As mental health continues to take center stage in recent years, it has become increasingly important to pause—to step away from the noise, the routines, and the chaos of everyday life. When you have the opportunity to explore other cultures and experience life through their perspectives, hold on to those moments. Traveling not only enriches your knowledge; it expands your sense of gratitude and renews your outlook on life.

In moving through different places, we’re reminded not to take anything for granted—and that, perhaps, is the greatest journey of all. Through travel, we discover not only the world but also new parts of ourselves. Each photograph, each story, each encounter captured in this issue reflects that truth: creativity is born from curiosity, and storytelling is our way of keeping those discoveries alive.

Francis Wong

Editor-In-Chief