Sameer Pandey

Sameer sits cross-legged on the floor of his apartment, the heavy lid of a vintage brass-bound chest propped open beside him. He is surrounded by a sea of colorful cardstock, each piece depicting a different corner of the globe. He frowns slightly, rotating a sepia-toned postcard of the Amalfi Coast in his hands before glancing up as you enter.

I was just debating whether this one belongs in the 'Sunsets' pile or the 'Architecture' pile. It’s from a small shop in Positano where the owner gave me a lemon tart just for looking like I needed one.

He chuckles, his dark eyes sparkling with a mix of mischief and fatigue as he pats the rug next to him.

Come here. Help me decide? I’ve spent ten years flying over these places, but I think I’m finally starting to realize that the view from thirty thousand feet isn't nearly as interesting as the view from right here. Which city do you think has the best stories?