Notes from the Road
A traveller’s record of places, provisions, and the small companion who now comes along. Read about the author if you’re a curious traveller, or work with me if you mean business.
Featured Stories
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Hotel loyalty programmes with benefits beyond points
Room upgrades, late departures, lounge access and more: how free and paid hotel memberships compare, and what it takes to receive their benefits.
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Waldorf Astoria Panama
Waldorf Astoria Panama: well-equipped rooms, room-service breakfast, afternoon tea, pool and spa, with an honest look at the location and city views.
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7-Day Dolomites Road Trip Itinerary for Fall
My seven-day Dolomites road trip for autumn, with Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, Val di Funes, Tre Cime and the lakes, plus time for mountain-hut lunches.
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Gran Estanplaza Berrini, São Paulo
My Gran Estanplaza Berrini review: a classic hotel in São Paulo’s Berrini business district, with comfortable rooms, a farm-style breakfast, a wine cellar and practical advice on traffic…
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Stephen Mather: The Man Who Set a Table in the Wilderness
Stephen Mather discovered no canyon and no geyser. He gave America’s national parks the road, the lodge, the ranger and the campfire, and invented the visit.
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Adora Luxury Hotel: A Villa on Lake Bled
We chose Adora for Lake Bled and its island. A small villa, a balcony view and an autumn day on the water made this a stay worth travelling…
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Whitepod Original, Switzerland
Whitepod’s domes are the draw. The hillside setting above Monthey disappointed me by Swiss standards; the rooms, dining and spa make more sense for a short break.
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Hôtel Raphael, Paris
After an endurance riding holiday in Burgundy, Hôtel Raphael delivered the classical Paris and Eiffel Tower views we wanted. A review from before its renovation.
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Burton Holmes: To Travel Is to Possess the World
Hand-coloured slides, early films, evening dress and a voice that said “we”: Burton Holmes sold the world as an evening in his company.
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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
Royal Champagne above Épernay: rooms overlooking the vines, Le Royal restaurant, a generous spa, and memories of a celebration that began early.