My travel: Thierry Henry Thierry Henry is a name synonymous with victory, legendary status and a deadly striker whose sole desire was to be the best. Henry is not only famous among Arsenal faithfuls but everyone who ever watched the French forward during his prime years in England. The retired French footballer is a record goalscorer for the English side as well as the French national team. Amidst a busy schedule preparing to coach the French Men's football team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Henry found time to discuss bucket lists with Martin Mason. The world famous style and sports icon, has joined the innovative Parisian luggage house, Kabuto, as a shareholder and co-designed the brand’s next generation of smart suitcases. The Kabuto x Thierry Henry collection aims to revolutionise travel via new patented technology, Alongside Kabuto’s team of in-house inventors and engineers, the global sports star has reimagined the future of suitcases, designed for travellers who want only to be limited by their imagination, not their luggage. Each timeless, black case comes with a suite of high-tech, custom-built features that cater to each and every moment of the travel journey - from the packing, to travelling to a destination, and arriving at the accommodation. Q. What are your favourite travel destinations? I would have to say I have travelled twice to Rio and that is my favourite place. Unlike big towns, Rio has it all. I like the fact everyone in Brazil listens to samba, eats the same food and the connection is all the same. Rio is always such an eye opener to me as there are very few countries that have a sense of community in the way Rio does. Q. Which travel essentials could you not do without? Suits because of my work when I need to look smart or have an event to go too. And I love my trainers and T-shirts are a must; I live in them, tracksuits – I live in them too, sunglasses and a cap. Unlike my partner who uses all sorts of lotions, I’m not someone who is really in to beauty and skincare products. My favourite product is a toothbrush, plus perhaps some moisturiser to stop my skin from drying. Q. Throughout your career you played football in many countries, do you have any memorable travel memory you could share? One of my earliest memories of travelling abroad was when I was playing for the French national team and we visited Faro in Portugal. I must have been around 16 years old at the time and remember being really excited to represent my country. And then my career took me to Monaco and Italy when I was around 16/17 years of age. Q. Are there any locations or experiences left on your travel bucket list? The one country I would love to visit is Australia as I never had a chance to go there as there was never enough time to do so during my football career because of the distance and getting over the jetlag. To enjoy nature with my family is so lovely, it is a different type of holiday than going to the mountains. I love the more laid back vibe being isolated on an island, running and reading and just connecting as a family. Q. What’s the best piece of travel advice you could give someone? I don’t travel without a hoodie top because my neck is my soft spot and the air conditioning on a plane blasts my neck so I need to protect it. If I sleep on a plane it is always my neck I have to protect so the air con doesn’t effect it. Kabuto was founded in 2016 by two French inventors and entrepreneurs, Jérȏme Tricault and Louis Develay. Between them, they have over 70 years of manufacturing experience and ten patents. The pair are dedicated to making ‘must-have’ pieces of luggage for the discerning traveller that dare them to expand, redefining what’s possible. mykabuto.com/thierryhenry Amazing Destinations 79
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