Guides by theme

Not sure where to start? Here's everything sorted by the kind of trip you're dreaming about.

Arizona & the Southwest

Close to home

Sedona red rocks

48 hours in Sedona

My favourite red-rock reset, two hours from Phoenix.

Grand Canyon sunrise

A first sunrise at the Grand Canyon

Why dawn beats dusk, and how to have the rim almost to yourself.

Around the World

Further afield

Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast, slowly

One base, lots of ferries, and the unhurried version of Italy's famous coast.

Kyoto street

Why I keep going back to Kyoto

Early mornings, doing less, and finding quiet in a busy city.

Travel Smarter

Practical stuff

Trip planning

How I plan a trip without losing my mind

A simple system that leaves room for the fun.

Carry-on packing

Two weeks, carry-on only

My capsule wardrobe and the laundry hack that makes it work.