The Journal

Stories from the Road

Honest itineraries, local finds, and the kind of travel intel that only comes from actually being there.

7 Days on the Amalfi Coast: The Itinerary I Wish I'd Had

Cliffside villages, hidden grottos, and the best limoncello of your life — here's exactly how I'd plan a week on Italy's most dramatic coastline.

July 18, 2026·Read the guide

City Guide·9 min read

Verona: The City That Surprised Me Most in All of Italy

I almost skipped it. Now it's one of my favorite cities in the world — opera at the Arena, Lords of Verona, and streets that feel like a secret.

City GuideEats

July 25, 2026Read

Hidden Gems·8 min read

The Dolomites: The Most Beautiful Place on Earth

Emerald meadows, dramatic limestone peaks, and a Michelin-starred dinner at Gardena Grödnerhof — northern Italy's alpine secret deserves its own trip.

Hidden GemsStays

July 25, 2026Read

City Guide·10 min read

Dubrovnik, Croatia: The Medieval City That Captured My Heart

Having traveled to more than 70 countries, Dubrovnik ranks among my top three favorite destinations in the world. The Old Town, the Adriatic, and a day at BOWA on Lopud Island.

City GuideStays

July 25, 2026Read

Stays·10 min read

Crete: Domes Zeen, Boat Days & the Honest Truth About Elafonissi

Domes Zeen Chania is one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed in. Add Balos Lagoon, Blue Caves, and a boat day with Notos Mare and you have a perfect week.

StaysHidden Gems

July 18, 2026Read

Stays·9 min read

Corfu With Kids: Ikos Dassia, a Paxos Yacht Day & the White Party

Ikos Dassia is the perfect family resort — all-inclusive done beautifully. Add a self-captained boat to Paxos and the legendary White Party and you have an unforgettable week.

StaysHidden Gems

July 10, 2026Read

City Guide·11 min read

Paris With Family: The 7th Arrondissement, Le Jules Verne & What to Skip

Stay in the 7th, book Le Jules Verne early, and skip the Louvre crowds with this honest family guide to the City of Light.

City GuideEats

July 1, 2026Read

Hidden Gems·9 min read

San Miguel de Allende: Mexico's Most Beautiful Colonial City

The Rosewood hacienda, the cobblestone historic center, and a Día de los Muertos bucket-list moment — San Miguel is unlike anywhere else in Mexico.

Hidden GemsStays

June 20, 2026Read

City Guide·10 min read

Mexico City: A Multigenerational Birthday Trip to Remember

The St. Regis teddy bear moment, Polanco and Roma Norte, Frida Kahlo Museum, and Lucha Libre — CDMX delivered on every level.

City GuideEats

June 10, 2026Read

Hidden Gems·11 min read

Sicily: Taormina, Mount Etna & a Tiny Manual Car

A villa with an infinity pool, a boat tour with Blue Diamond Yachts, and the most dramatic drive of my life up Mount Etna — Sicily is endlessly surprising.

Hidden GemsStays

May 28, 2026Read