The journal

Destination guides
& hotel reviews.

A slow-published journal of places I return to, hotels I keep an eye on, and quiet observations from the field.

Hotel Review · Montenegro

Mamula Island by Banyan Tree, Montenegro

A restored 19th-century fortress at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor, now a 32-key island retreat — dramatic, layered, unlike anything on the Adriatic.

26 JUNE 2026 · 8 MIN READ

Marrakech rooftops and traditional architecture.

Itinerary · Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech: A 5-Day Curated Guide

Beyond the souks — a considered route through the Pink City's most elegant riads, gardens, and ateliers.

26 JANUARY 2026 · 7 MIN READ

Traditional Bhutanese architecture and mountain landscapes.

Destination Guide · Bhutan

Bhutan: A Quietly Transformative Destination

Why the last Buddhist kingdom is the ultimate destination for those seeking meaning, depth, and a different rhythm of life.

25 JANUARY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

andBeyond Punakha River Lodge tent overlooking the Mo Chhu River valley.

Hotel Review · Punakha, Bhutan

andBeyond Punakha River Lodge, Bhutan

A lodge along the Mo Chhu River where luxury is measured in generosity — of time, of space, of thought.

10 JANUARY 2026 · 6 MIN READ

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl seen from Lake Fuschl at golden hour.

Hotel Review · Salzburg, Austria

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl Review, Austria

A calm, traditional lakeside stay just outside Salzburg — thoughtful service and one of the most dog-welcoming luxury hotels I know.

28 DECEMBER 2025 · 5 MIN READ

Hotel Review · Stockholm, Sweden

Ett Hem, Stockholm

Why this twelve-room townhouse in Lärkstaden is widely considered one of the best hotels in the world.

14 NOVEMBER 2025 · 7 MIN READ

Six Senses Thimphu main building with reflecting pool and valley views.

Hotel Review · Thimphu, Bhutan

Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan

Known as the 'Palace in the Sky' — sweeping views of the Thimphu valley and a level of service that feels deeply personal.

10 NOVEMBER 2025 · 7 MIN READ

Stockholm waterfront with Södermalm's historic façades.

Destination Guide · Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm: A First-Timer's Guide

Three unhurried days in the Swedish capital — good design, sauna afternoons, and the rhythm of fika.

20 OCTOBER 2025 · 7 MIN READ

Icelandic Ring Road passing through mountains and volcanic landscape.

Itinerary · Iceland

10-Day Iceland Summer Road Trip

The Ring Road, the Highlands, and Iceland's lesser-known corners — a logical 10-day summer route through the north, east, and Kerlingarfjöll.

10 JULY 2025 · 12 MIN READ

Passalacqua villa terrace overlooking Lake Como with cypress trees.

Hotel Review · Lake Como, Italy

Passalacqua, Lake Como

24 suites in a restored 18th-century villa on Lake Como's quiet western shore — the closest thing to staying in a private aristocratic estate.

9 JULY 2025 · 7 MIN READ

Amanjena pool reflecting the Moorish architecture of the resort.

Hotel Review · Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena: A Calm Escape in Marrakech

Aman's first property in Morocco is a tribute to Moorish architecture — a sense of space and silence hard to find elsewhere in the city.

8 JULY 2025 · 6 MIN READ

Panoramic Dolomites view through the wooden terrace of a Forestis suite.

Hotel Review · Dolomites, Italy

Forestis: An Outstanding Experience in the Dolomites

An adults-only mountain retreat at 1,800 metres — minimalist design, pine forests, and dinner as a seven-course ritual.

18 MAY 2025 · 6 MIN READ

Kyoto-style pagoda overlooking the Tokyo cityscape at sunset.

Itinerary · Tokyo, Japan

Five Unforgettable Days in Tokyo: From City Lights to Mount Fuji's Summit

A 5-day itinerary balancing Tokyo's neon energy with a guided ascent of Japan's most iconic peak.

8 APRIL 2025 · 8 MIN READ

Hotel Providence Paris — vintage furniture and warm lamplight in a guest suite.

Hotel Review · Paris, France

Hotel Providence: A Boutique Gem in Paris

A restored townhouse in the 10th arrondissement, with an in-room cocktail bar and complimentary breakfast on your terrace.

15 MARCH 2025 · 5 MIN READ

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Marrakech: A 5-Day Curated Guide

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