TRAVEL JOURNAL
We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand
Cecil Day-Lewis
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Why We Charge Professional Fees (And Why You Should Want Us To)
You’d never expect a lawyer to work for free — so why a travel expert? Here’s why our fees reflect the experience, access, and nuance that turn bookings into seamless journeys.
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South Africa · Alternative Destinations · Beach Holiday · Benguerra Island · Island Escape · Kenya · Kimana Sanctuary · Kruger National Park · Maldives · Mauritius · Mozambique · Safari · Seychelles
Beyond the Obvious: Where to Travel Now (When the World Feels a Little… Over It)
Tired of overtourism? Here’s where to travel now for a softer footprint and deeper experiences. Destinations for Responsible and Rewarding Travel
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The Case for Off-Season Travel (and Knowing When Enough Is Enough)
Mass tourism is straining the world’s most beloved cities — but the answer isn’t to stop travelling. It’s to do it better. Thoughtful timing, conscious spending, and showing up with respect can make all the difference.
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Why You Should Be Using a Travel Agent (and Not Booking Online)
Travel Agents. Because algorithms don’t read fine print. And when things go wrong, they won’t fight for you.
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Destinations · Cape Town · Destination Insights · South Africa · Thoughts · Travel Philosophy · Travel Tips & Advice
48 Hours: Cape Town
Beneath the bicycles and blonde wood is a city with serious depth — if you know where to look.
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48 Hours: Copenhagen
Beneath the bicycles and blonde wood is a city with serious depth — if you know where to look.
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In Good Conscience
On Ethical Travel. As travel designers, before we make a single recommendation, we always ask ourselves: Is this doing more good than harm?
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48 Hours: Madrid
Forget the guidebook and skip the clichés — Spain’s capital, Madrid, reveals a slower, sexier, and far more soulful side of itself.
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On Returning
Returning to a place we’ve loved before gives us permission to slow down, savour the small things, and rediscover the extraordinary in the everyday.
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Beyond the Bucket List
Travelling beyond the bucket list. We always tell our clients: look for the second cities. Go off-season. Ask yourself—who benefits from your spend?
