Wow, that's a difficult question to answer because I've visited quite a few & each has something wonderful & unique about it. Having said that, I love Cairo for its organized chaos, Lugarno because of how the moon looks reflecting on the lake with the mountains in the background, Tokyo for the contrast between the hustle & bustle of the modern high-tech world versus the serenity of the ancient Shinto temples.

Last but not least, i LOVE Toronto. i was born & raised there but i completely took it for granted. i only realized how special it was after i left and moved to the US for a while. Toronto has the perfect mix of amazing restaurants, a strong arts/theater community, great shopping, and beautiful parks. Toronto was also named by the UN as the most multi-cultural city on earth - there are over 100 languages spoken in Toronto, for instance - and that has created these fantastic cultural communities where you can get authentic food, clothing, and entertainment from various cultures. Above everything else, Toronto is very clean for a big city!

and... i also love NYC :)

Cairo - the museum - it is AMAZING! I have been numerous times and each time i see something new. The history is so incredible, the statues so HUGE and the treasures from the tombs of the pharaohs are a must-see! one must also take time to dine at one of the restaurants on the Nile, particularly those serving fresh fish. Definitely must go to Kirdasa - a special market where crafts from furniture to fabrics are sold. And to the Ramses Wissa Wassef art center - an incredible place with the most special tapestries. Any one of the ancient mosques in the city are well worth a visit, especially for those who love architecture. Islamic architecture is very beautiful. Wow, Cairo is chock-full of places to go :) and i didn't even mention the pyramids! You must go visit the pyramids & the sphinx... and have lunch at the Mina House Hotel for the most amazing view of the Giza Plateau.

Lugarno - the main square where there are great boutiques, lively cafes and usually some sort of live music festival going on. Also time spent along the lake & at the top of san Salvatore offer gorgeous views.

Tokyo - the Shinto temples, any of the great Japanes gardens - particularly the one at the New Otani hotel, Harajuku district to people watch & shop for "interesting" items :) there's also an oriental bazaar which has beautiful antique kimonos & obis (i use them as belts!)

Toronto - for shopping - queen street, Yorkville & holt Renfrew :) food - any of the fantastic Indian restaurants, Terra restaurant. Outdoors - Toronto Botanical gardens (this is right by my house, so i bike there often!), Harbour front has some great restaurants and shops right on Lake Ontario, and Centre Island is a wonderful place to have a picnic lunch or day of leisurely biking. the Royal Ontario Museum is a must see! Wow, there's lots to do in Toronto :)

As a Canadian living in the US, I'm watching this Obama movement develop. I'm amazed by how many non-Americans are getting involved in the process. It's encouraging :)

Also on my mind... the water crisis in Africa, how I can reach more kids more quickly through my foundation (In A Perfect World), and also how to address the desperate need for a health revolution in the US.

Compassion

In A Perfect World!

Toronto, Montreal, anywhere in Italy, NYC. Definitely Cairo for fabrics & jewelry :)

This is my favorite time of year, perhaps because I'm born in September. I love the comfort & textures of clothes this time of year. I wear scarves/shawls year-round, but this time of year the heavier, plush ones come out. They are a necessity while traveling!

I love boots...wedge boots are perfect! Slouch boots are great too... with skinny jeans or sweater dresses. I love my cashmere blazer.... and I spend a lot of time in sweater dresses - great for going from work to dinner :) plum... I love the color plum & it definitely makes a statement. Velvet is great this time of year... rich, lush, dark.

Through my fragrance collection, Altru, i'm launching 2 new fragrances - Unity (which is a Burmese Woods & Honey) and Humanity (a dark amber & spice). They are the most luscious fragrances for this time of year.

Through In A Perfect World (IAPW), we've just launch the Girl Prep program:
Girl Prep® is the first empowerment conference event of its kind developed to reach and teach pre-teen girls ages 10-13. Girl Prep® was created with the Young Women's Empowerment Network as a response to increased community concern for early intervention in the lives of disadvantaged pre-teen girls. This one-day empowerment conference promotes community activism and leadership; to give girls a greater voice and access to opportunities and organizations in their communities.

Alice Russell - my favorite letters
Eric Benet - love & live
Gina Loring - the git back

Hmm...I'm such a bookworm that it's hard to pick just one. I'm rereading The Power of Now at the moment. Three Cups of Tea is a favorite too. Kite Runner, The Divine Matrix, The Tipping Point, The Artist's Way.