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.
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Featured Stories
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Poás and La Paz: From the Crater to the Waterfalls
Coffee at Doka Estate, the crater of Poás and the waterfalls of La Paz: a day in Costa Rica that brought me close to the things I had…
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Arenal Observatory Lodge: Waiting for the Volcano
I chose Arenal Observatory Lodge for the volcano. Cloud hid the summit, but the rainforest, waterfalls and life around my balcony gave me plenty of reasons to stay.
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John Wakefield: Saving Tigers by Making Safaris Pay
At Kabini, John Wakefield helped make tiger conservation part of a working livelihood: guests paid to watch wildlife, and a living forest kept them coming back.
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Four Seasons Bora Bora: when the wallpaper came alive
An overwater bungalow facing Otemanu and a boat into the lagoon: my love of Four Seasons Bora Bora, with room choices, Te Mahana Spa, dining and island adventures.
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Char Me Boutique Hotel, Antalya
My Char Me Boutique Hotel review: a simple, charming base in Antalya’s Kaleiçi for Turkish food, old friends and exploring the coast, with a Deluxe Room and parking…
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Heinrich von Stephan and the Address at the End of the Road
A letter waiting in Cairo. A hotel forwarding the news. Heinrich von Stephan helped build the postal world that let travellers stay away.
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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…