Jet Set Minded

The jet-setter’s mind,
not the jet.

54 countries. Five languages. One open mind. Travel, cultures and the human side of luxury with João Donadel.

Window seat, always.

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Your captain

Comfort, found by walking into discomfort.

I’m João. Born in Brazil, Italian by citizenship, Angeleno for seven years. I’ve been a language teacher since I was 13, an interpreter, a flight attendant, a party host in more than 15 countries and a luxury travel advisor. Now I share what the world taught me, one window seat at a time.

EnglishPortuguêsEspañolFrançaisItaliano
54countries
5languages
5 yrsflying as crew
The journal

Guides, stories and the backstory.

Destination guide · Coming soon

Rio de Janeiro like a local, by someone who grew up Brazilian

Hotels · Coming soon

What makes a hotel truly luxurious (hint: it isn’t the price)

Culture · Coming soon

Gay life around the world: what 15 countries of festivals taught me

Elite Wanderings

Love a place in my videos? I’ll plan it for you.

Elite Wanderings is my private travel advisory: a small number of clients, perks and access through hotel partners worldwide, and every detail handled.

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Work with me

Hotels, brands and destinations.

Thoughtful stories for an audience that travels well. Video, photography and on-camera hosting in five languages.

The Sunday letter.

One story, one place, one tip from the inside. Launching soon. Join the list to get the first one.

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