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Travel journal,
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The destinations we love, the quiet hotels we return to, and a few thoughts on traveling differently. An honest journal, shaped by our own trips and the people we meet along the way.

Travel advisor or travel agency: what's the difference?
Behind the scenesAugust 2026

Travel advisor or travel agency: what's the difference?

A travel advisor and a travel agency do not do the same job. Here is the difference, and why the choice depends above all on what you expect from a trip.

By Jeffrey4 min read

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The Brando, the utopia of Tetiaroa
Hotel

Tetiaroa, French Polynesia · July 2026

The Brando, the utopia of Tetiaroa

On an atoll once reserved for Tahitian royalty, the hotel dreamed up by Marlon Brando remains, ten years after opening, one of the most radical in the world.

By Jeffrey3 min read
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French Polynesia, an archipelago to compose
Destination

French Polynesia · August 2026

French Polynesia, an archipelago to compose

Tahiti, Bora Bora, the Marquesas, the Tuamotus: five archipelagos, 118 islands. Our advice on choosing your islands and composing a tailor-made trip to French Polynesia.

By Jeffrey5 min read
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Southern Morocco, off the beaten path
Destination

Morocco · May 2026

Southern Morocco, off the beaten path

From the palm groves of Skoura to the dunes of Erg Chigaga, a slow journey punctuated by guesthouses chosen for their soul.

By Jeffrey3 min read
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Aman Kyoto, the art of silence
Hotel

Kyoto, Japan · April 2026

Aman Kyoto, the art of silence

A hidden forest north of Kyoto, understated pavilions, and a rare level of service. Our favorite address in Japan.

By Jeffrey3 min read
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Tanzania, the great migration
Destination

Tanzania · March 2026

Tanzania, the great migration

Following the herds across the Serengeti, sleeping under canvas in intimate camps, then unwinding on the white sands of Zanzibar.

By Jeffrey2 min read
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New Zealand, the end of the world in XXL
Destination

New Zealand · August 2026

New Zealand, the end of the world in XXL

Two islands at the edge of the Pacific, where the road itself becomes the experience, and where simply slowing down is enough to turn a trip into a memory.

By Jeffrey3 min read
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