9 ways to find unpretentious luxury in Brooklyn, New York

For fellow world explorers, travel bans and restrictions haven’t killed the travel bug — in fact, it’s probably “bugging” you more than ever before! But even though all the corners of the world may not be at your fingertips just yet, there’s still plenty of exploring to do. I asked my colleague, Esther Klijn, a Travel Agent Central 30Under30 honoree and intrepid world traveler, about her favorite place worth visiting that’s closer to home than international destinations. Her answer? Cultured, artsy, tasty Brooklyn, New York.

Before I go any further, I’d like to clarify: Brooklyn is not just for hipsters. Esther, who’s fluent in three languages, has a degree in wine and viticulture, and is a resident Brooklyn-ite herself, says there’s plenty of…