TRAVEL JOURNAL
We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand
Cecil Day-Lewis
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The Real Cost of the Digital Nomad Movement
I should say at the outset that I understand the appeal. Being a digital nomad. David and I lived it. For years we ran Mr and Mr Jones from wherever we happened to be, laptops open in hotel rooms and rented apartments across Southeast Asia, Europe, and beyond. We know what it feels like to land in a beautiful city and think: I could stay here.
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Africa · Cape Town · Kenya · LGBTQ+ Travel · Seychelles · South Africa · Thoughts · Travel Philosophy
LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa
I want to start with something honest. Writing this piece is not entirely comfortable. Not because the subject is difficult, although it is, but because it requires a kind of vulnerability that does not come naturally to someone who has spent two decades in the quiet, professional business of making other people’s lives run smoothly.
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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?
