Take a Look Inside Zedd’s Passport
The world-famous DJ and producer shares his favorite travels
Zedd / Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Audemars Piguet
Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Zedd admires craftsmanship in all its forms, from luxury watches to premium coffee. “I have probably spent seven hours on YouTube watching coffee videos about the right temperature, pressure and gram levels.” His first solo album in almost a decade—Telos—is out now. “The name has many meanings—completion, goal, aim. I created something I didn’t know I could.” Here, his recent stops.
Australia
The flat white / Photo: Courtesy of @nonamelanecafe
“Australians take their coffee very seriously. They invented my favorite coffee drink, the flat white. I learned a lot in the few days I was there, including how to get my beans better. It was an educational moment. I legitimately tried five coffee places a day and every single one was incredible. I especially recommend No Name Lane Café. I took a selection of beans home and they’re still among my favorites.”
Geneva
Geneva / Photo: BIM/e+/Getty Images
“I visited the Patek Philippe factory and learned so much. I love watches but am relatively new to collecting. I found it incredibly inspiring to tour the factory and see how the dials are made and learn about the history. For my album, I was locked away for years creating this one thing that some people might listen to. It gave me a completely new level of appreciation for people who dedicate their time to create something so small and precise.”
Hawaii
Hawaii / Photo: Art Wagere/e+/Getty Images
“It was my first time playing there. And it was even more special because I felt most of the crowd had never been to an EDM show before. It felt exciting and fresh, with people from all ages. When I landed, I got to take a helicopter tour of the island of Oahu, which was amazing and beautiful.”
Japan
Japan / Photo: Courtesy of Zedd
“It’s one of the few places where I’ll spend a couple of days longer. Nishiki Market in Kyoto is phenomenal. There are so many creative places that specialize in one thing. This husband and wife—they must be in their 90s—are so sweet and all they do is make incredible matcha. And the Aman is one of the most luxurious places I’ve stayed. It’s so serene and remote, but you have every amenity in the world.”
