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Yolanda de Mogollon, cultural director, Museum of Modern Art

MEET THE LOCALS

DAN DURDA AND NICOLE SMITH, CO-OWNERS OF GOKELA RESTAURANT

PERSONAL FASHION AESTHETIC
Durda: “After I moved to Cartagena, I had a huge change of style. I dress for the weather: clothes that are open and breathable, more relaxed. I have about 20 suits that never get worn anymore.”
Schmidt: “Hippie chic by day, a little more elegant at night— but still not as glamorous as in London or New York, because you want to keep it comfortable here.”

FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP
Schmidt: “I like to go to a downtown boutique called San Lorenzo, which has flowy, airy clothes from places like Thailand. And at Hernán Zajar you can find the traditional handwoven shoulder bags called mochilas, but with a bit of bling to them.”

MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR CARTAGENA
Schmidt: “Definitely a hat and very comfortable sandals—the city is so beautiful that you’ll want to walk!”
Durda: “And sunglasses. They’re the attitude behind everything here.”

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RAINBOW NELSON, TRAVEL WRITER

“In this heat, it’s good to wear things that are light. People use the term ‘fresco,’ or ‘fresh’—meaning anything that keeps you cool, basically.”

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