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OUR VOYAGES

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

Destination
  • Asia
  • Austria
  • Barcelona
  • Bogota
  • Boyaca
  • Budapest
  • Cartagena
  • Colombia
  • Europe
  • Europe|
  • Girona
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kanazawa
  • Kathmandu
  • Kyoto
  • Kyushu
  • Latin America
  • Lisbon
  • London
  • Mexico
  • Mexico City
  • Mustang
  • Nepal
  • Norte
  • Oaxaca
  • Porto
  • Portugal
  • Rivera Maya
  • Romania
  • Sighisoara
  • Southwest England
  • Spain
  • Tayrona
  • Tirol
  • Tokyo
  • Tuscany
  • UK
  • Vienna
  • Zona Cafetera
Tags
  • Kinoshinbo-machi
  • admiralty
  • adventure
  • ancient cultures
  • aoyama
  • apothecary
  • arashiyama
  • archaeology
  • architecture
  • architecture interior design
  • art deco
  • art galleries
  • art nouveau
  • arts and culture
  • asakusa
  • bar
  • barcelona
  • barefoot luxury
  • baroque
  • bars
  • baru
  • bath
  • bathhouse
  • beach
  • beer
  • belváros
  • bloomsbury
  • bohemian
  • bookshops
  • brunch
  • buda
  • calarca
  • caribbean
  • catalan cuisine
  • central hong kong
  • central kyoto
  • central tokyo
  • centro cdmx
  • ceramics
  • chef tools
  • chiyoda
  • coba
  • cocktails
  • coffee
  • coffeeshop
  • coffeeshops
  • condesa
  • costa brava
  • costa de prata
  • countryside
Areias do Seixo – a Magical Refuge on Portugal’s Costa de Prata
Lisbon, Portugal, Europe Sky 4/5/22 Lisbon, Portugal, Europe Sky 4/5/22

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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Hotel Escondido, a Picture-Perfect Escape on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast
Oaxaca, Mexico, Latin America Sky 8/17/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Latin America Sky 8/17/21

Hotel Escondido, a Picture-Perfect Escape on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast

Hotel Escondido Oaxaca is one of those places that draws you in long before you arrive. Set along a quiet stretch of Pacific coastline, the hotel feels.

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The Pedras Salgadas Treehouse Spa & Nature Park in Bornes De Aguiar
Norte, Portugal, Europe Sky 6/1/21 Norte, Portugal, Europe Sky 6/1/21

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
Tuscany, Italy, Europe Sky 2/2/21 Tuscany, Italy, Europe Sky 2/2/21

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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Ahau Hotel Laidback Charm along the Tulum Coast
Rivera Maya, Mexico, Latin America Sky 5/26/20 Rivera Maya, Mexico, Latin America Sky 5/26/20

Ahau Hotel Laidback Charm along the Tulum Coast

A blend of hippy ease, eco-chic design and family-friendly charm, Ahau Tulum has become one of the places that defines the laid-back spirit of the beach road.

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Playa Koralia a Quiet Caribbean Escape Near Tayrona
Tayrona, Colombia, Latin America Sky 4/28/20 Tayrona, Colombia, Latin America Sky 4/28/20

Playa Koralia a Quiet Caribbean Escape Near Tayrona

Set along Colombia’s Caribbean coast, just ten kilometres north of Parque Tayrona, Playa Koralia feels wonderfully isolated from the world. This is the kind of.

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1872 River House a Gentle Address on the Douro
Porto, Portugal, Europe Sky 2/4/20 Porto, Portugal, Europe Sky 2/4/20

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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Casablanca Artist Guest House in Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia, Latin America Sky 6/5/18 Cartagena, Colombia, Latin America Sky 6/5/18

Casablanca Artist Guest House in Cartagena

Casa Blanca is a beautifully intimate guest house created by interior decorator Carlos Cubillos, whose thoughtful, personal touch is felt in every corner.

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Coqui Coqui Cobá — A Lagoon Hideaway in the Yucatán Jungle
Rivera Maya, Mexico, Latin America Sky 4/10/18 Rivera Maya, Mexico, Latin America Sky 4/10/18

Coqui Coqui Cobá — A Lagoon Hideaway in the Yucatán Jungle

The lagoon is perfectly still when you arrive.  Jungle presses in from every side, and the only sound is the slow movement of water against the wooden dock.  This is Coqui Coqui Cobá.

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Lush Hotel Viceroy in the Riviera Maya
Rivera Maya, Mexico, Latin America Sky 3/13/18 Rivera Maya, Mexico, Latin America Sky 3/13/18

Lush Hotel Viceroy in the Riviera Maya

A leafy maze of palms, tropical blooms, and winding paths that lead you through a private jungle towards the sea.  Guided by the lovely Fernando, we wandered past a rather confident mid-sized iguana

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Takefue Ryokan, a Hot Spring Hotel Nestled in a Bamboo Forest
Kyushu, Japan, Asia Sky 10/17/17 Kyushu, Japan, Asia Sky 10/17/17

Takefue Ryokan, a Hot Spring Hotel Nestled in a Bamboo Forest

Takefue Ryokan, a Hot Spring Hotel Nestled in a Bamboo Forest: There are no words to describe the beauty and magic of the Takefue Ryokan fully. In a nation that

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Hotel Condesa a Modern Classic in the Heart of Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America Sky 5/31/16 Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America Sky 5/31/16

Hotel Condesa a Modern Classic in the Heart of Mexico City

The much hyped Condesa DF easily lives up to its reputation as one of Mexico City’s defining design hotels. From its prime position opposite the lovely leafy.

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Hotel Camino Real Fountain A Moment of Stillness in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America Sky 4/5/16 Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America Sky 4/5/16

Hotel Camino Real Fountain A Moment of Stillness in Mexico City

Water moves in a continuous, circular motion, swirling endlessly in a way that is both hypnotic and calming.  It is a quiet tribute to the ocean. You find yourself standing there longer than planned,

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Les Cols Pavellons Glass Hotel in Olot
Girona, Spain, Europe Sky 9/22/15 Girona, Spain, Europe Sky 9/22/15

Les Cols Pavellons Glass Hotel in Olot

Upon arrival, you enter through what feels like a medieval barn, its façade entirely swallowed by ivy.  There is no signage, only a very narrow, tall doorway that

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Hotspring & Lake Hotel Sochagota, Paipa
Boyaca, Colombia, Latin America Sky 5/12/15 Boyaca, Colombia, Latin America Sky 5/12/15

Hotspring & Lake Hotel Sochagota, Paipa

There are places you visit for design, and places you visit for how they make your body feel. Hotel Sochagota very clearly belongs to the latter.

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