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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Boulders Beach beyond the penguins
A first-person visit to Boulders Beach, with African penguins, sheltered granite coves, and practical advice for seeing both responsibly.
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Entim Camp: My Birthday Beside the Mara River
My Entim Camp review from Kenya’s Masai Mara: riverfront tents, memorable food and a birthday balloon safari, with practical notes for planning a stay.
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Monasterio in Cusco: My Stay at the Belmond Hotel
My stay at Belmond Monasterio in Cusco: oxygen-enriched rooms, courtyard breakfasts, colonial art and practical advice before travelling to Machu Picchu.
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Scarabeo Camp in Agafay: three quiet nights after Marrakech
After four busy days in Marrakech, I spent three nights at Scarabeo’s original Stone Camp in Agafay. Here is what stayed with me and what has changed.
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The Fez I remember begins at dawn
I arrived in Fez with an old television version of the city in my head. Three nights in the medina replaced it with something louder, stranger, and much…
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14 Amazing Things to do in New York City
Some tips to enjoy your first trip to New York City. My favorite places where to go, what to see and where to eat
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A Foodies Guide To Bogota
I’ve spent a week in Bogota and it was enough to confirm that the Colombian cuisine is pretty delicious.
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Our Stay In Bogota: Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina
I’ve been lucky enough to stay in a beautiful hotels worldwide, but Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina in Bogota has simply impressed me!
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14 Things make me love Bogota
Now a days Colombia increasingly appears in the lists of Latin American countries, interesting for the travelers. But its capital, Bogota, often remains behind the scenes or is…
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My 3-day adventures in Komodo Islands: dragons, trekking, snorkeling
Komodo dragons don’t require advertising. They attract tourists from all over the globe by themselves. And it is not surprising: to see such a beast with your own…