The Journal

Stories, Guides & Inspiration

Notes from the road, advice from 13+ years of planning, and the destinations on our mind right now.

The Kids Are Gone. Now What? Why Empty Nesting Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Our Marriage
Travel TipsJuly 13, 2026

The Kids Are Gone. Now What? Why Empty Nesting Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Our Marriage

Nobody warned me I'd fall in love all over again. After 36 years of marriage, here's what the empty nest phase actually looks like — and how shared travel changes everything.

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5 Reasons to Visit the Amalfi Coast After 50
EuropeJune 18, 2026

5 Reasons to Visit the Amalfi Coast After 50

Why this stretch of Italian coastline was made for travelers who know exactly what they want.

The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Jamaica
CaribbeanJune 09, 2026

The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Jamaica

The properties we send our clients to, and the ones we quietly steer them away from.

Safari Planning Guide: Kenya vs. Tanzania
AfricaMay 28, 2026

Safari Planning Guide: Kenya vs. Tanzania

Both are extraordinary. Here's how to choose the one that matches the trip you actually want.

Why Japan Should Be On Your 2027 List
AsiaMay 14, 2026

Why Japan Should Be On Your 2027 List

Kyoto ryokans, Tokyo tasting menus, and the quiet onsen towns in between.

The Packing List We Send Every Client
Travel TipsApril 30, 2026

The Packing List We Send Every Client

Years of trial and error, distilled into one carry-on.

Santorini Without the Crowds
EuropeApril 19, 2026

Santorini Without the Crowds

The quiet villages, the right hotels, and when to actually go.

Turks & Caicos: The Quiet Elegance Pick
CaribbeanApril 02, 2026

Turks & Caicos: The Quiet Elegance Pick

Why TCI is the answer when you want the Caribbean without the noise.

Cape Town in Seven Days
AfricaMarch 22, 2026

Cape Town in Seven Days

Table Mountain, the Winelands, and a long, lazy lunch at Babylonstoren.

Travel Insurance: What's Actually Worth It
Travel TipsMarch 10, 2026

Travel Insurance: What's Actually Worth It

Plain-English advice on what to buy, what to skip, and why.