OUR VOYAGES

We wander the world in search of beauty, meaning, and the things worth noticing

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Fanfan & Loulou a Natural Wine Refuge in Nice’s Quartier du Port

What sets this place apart is the expertly curated, uncompromising wine list, focusing on natural wines from small, passionate producers, each with its own story. Once you step

5/20/26 5/20/26

Chez Pipo, Nice’s Socca Institution

Quite possibly the finest socca in Nice, Chez Pipo has served this Niçoise classic for generations. Socca, for the uninitiated, is a thin savoury pancake made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil,

5/14/26 5/14/26

Les Bains Hotel in Paris

The rooms, designed by Tristan Auer, combine vintage glamour with a soft bohemian edge. They are surprisingly spacious for Paris and built around a moody,

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Bar Mut an Intimate Wine Bar With Glorious Food

Like a scene from Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive; slow, moody, slightly surreal, and entirely unconcerned with selling itself. That alone was enough to pique our interest.

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Altro Frenchie | A Modern Italian Gem in the Heart of Paris

We wandered in after a long, happy morning of croissants and coffee across the street at L'Arbre à Café, reading our books in the light rain and distracted by the clink of glasses from the

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Fernand Léger Museum, Colour and Modernism on the Côte d’Azur

As you arrive, you are immediately confronted by a massive, colourful mosaic that acts as the building's own masterpiece. Approaching the door, you are welcomed by a KiKi de

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Septime, the Neo-Bistro Icon That Redefined Paris Fine Dining

We had spent years circling Septime through its satellites; glasses of natural wine at Septime La Cave, seafood evenings at Clamato, always missing the reservation window, so when we finally

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Areias do Seixo – a Magical Refuge on Portugal’s Costa de Prata

Beyond Santa Cruz, something loosens. The road narrows. Then, almost without warning, the horizon opens, and the air sharpens. Within its own ecological reserve, set back from

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Szépművészeti Múzeum – Museum of Fine Arts

The Szépművészeti Múzeum stands with quiet authority on Hősök tere (Heroes' Square), facing the Műcsarnok (Palace of Art), and edging into Városliget city park

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The Pedras Salgadas Treehouse Spa & Nature Park in Bornes De Aguiar

Nestled deep in Portugal’s interior, Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park exudes a gentle, timeless atmosphere. The spa was founded in the nineteenth century, centred around mineral

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Hotel Lupaia, a Tuscan Retreat near Montepulciano

Tucked into the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia, facing the town of Montepulciano, Hotel Lupaia lies quietly among olive groves and cypress trees. It is well hidden, reached by a winding lane

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Petit Comitè, Barcelona – Creative Cuisine with Catalan Roots

For a relaxed introduction to modern Catalan cooking in Barcelona, Petit Comitè offers a confident and approachable entry point. This informal restaurant is the city outpost of celebrated chef Nandu Jubany, known for his contemporary, high- end interpretations of regional cuisine

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1872 River House a Gentle Address on the Douro

We received a warm welcome that immediately set the tone. Carolina opened the door with a bounce and a smile that captured the essence of the hotel. 1872 River House occupies

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Santa Caterina Market, Barcelona

Santa Caterina Market is Barcelona’s oldest covered food market and remains very much in use; it was first built in 1865 on the site of the former Convent of Santa Caterina. In 2005, the market was reimagined by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue

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Miramar, Llançà – Seaside Fine Dining on the Costa Brava

In the coastal town of Llançà, just under an hour north of Barcelona and moments from the French border, Miramar sits directly on the promenade, facing