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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The Ritz-Carlton Santiago: a glass roof above El Golf
My stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago, from its glass-roofed pool and Club Lounge to an Estró dinner and the revealing contrast between El Golf and the historic centre.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong: Breakfast Above Victoria Harbour
My stay at the world’s then-highest hotel, from a room around the 110th floor to Cantonese breakfast and the specialist aquarium shops of Goldfish Street.
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet: Istanbul’s old prison, remade for celebration
My 2018 stay at Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia rooftop views, Turkish breakfast, and what to know before booking today.
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North Adventures Kamchatka by Russo‑Balt Hotels
My winter at Russo‑Balt North Adventures in Kamchatka: a cottage with a real fireplace, a private thermal pool, three snow adventures, and a restaurant that tested a week-long…
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3 Days in Lake Como: The Perfect Itinerary
My three-day Lake Como itinerary connects lakeside towns, historic villas, gardens, ferries, and mountain views, with room to slow down along the way.
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Babylonstoren hotel: a farm stay in the Cape Winelands
My stay at Babylonstoren hotel in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, with cottage life, garden breakfasts and advice on restaurants, wine tasting and the spa.
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The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra: my stay beside the Taj Mahal
My stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra: a balcony facing the Taj Mahal, Mughal-inspired gardens, Indian dining and a birthday morning at the monument.
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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.