The Quiet Coach: Cucumber Snacks & No-Plan Plans with Celeste

In this week's Quiet Coach, Clara chats to the effortlessly cool Celeste. She reveals her ultimate way to switch off—ditching her phone completely while on holiday—and shares how trips to Morocco, Barbados, and especially Jamaica have shaped her perspective. Visiting her grandmother’s village in Jamaica was a life-changing moment, connecting her to her roots and the island’s rebellious spirit.As a touring artist, Celeste has mastered the art of on-the-road survival, from snacking on cucumbers (yes, really) to avoiding cheese at all costs before a show. Her travel soundtrack is just as eclectic, ranging from The Rolling Stones to Ethiopian nun-turned-musician Miriam. Whether setting the mood for landing in a new city or reminiscing about childhood road trips, music is always her travel companion.A self-confessed over-packer, Celeste hunts for quirky souvenirs—like an umbrella-shaped light from Paris—and fully embraces last-minute, unplanned adventures. She’s got strong opinions on the class divide in travel but one golden rule for jet lag: tough it out and stay awake until bedtime. Spontaneous, free-spirited, and always chasing new experiences, Celeste proves that travel is all about the journey, not just the destination.