Travel Notes category
Choose a place for its season, rhythm, and the kind of days you want to have there.
A European Christmas market trip can be much more than a quick stop for mulled wine and a souvenir ornament. Give it a week, and you can pair festive evenings with beautiful old towns, excellent food and a change of p…
November 1, 2026
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There’s still something special about Europe in spring and fall. The light can be lovely, the pace may feel gentler than midsummer, and a well-chosen destination can give you room to enjoy the trip rather than race th…
November 1, 2026
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I thought I was going to Seville. I had no idea I was arriving for one of the biggest weeks of the year.
October 7, 2026
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There is a particular kind of Greek-island fatigue I understand.
October 2, 2026
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That is me and a friend at one of her shows — the view from our seats.
September 24, 2026
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If your ideal vacation includes a dance floor, a great DJ and very little sleep, 2027 is shaping up to be an excellent year to travel!
September 24, 2026
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There is no shortage of spectacular public golf in the United States. The harder question is knowing when to go .
September 24, 2026
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A great golf trip should feel like an adventure, not an endurance test.
September 24, 2026
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There’s a reason experienced travelers say, “Timing is everything.”
September 11, 2026
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Three places, one excellent train line, and enough empty afternoons to make the whole thing feel like a holiday.
September 12, 2026
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The useful things are less about spotting the Big Five and more about choosing the right rhythm, guide, and place to wake up.
August 28, 2026
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Picture this: you're waiting hours for the Mona Lisa or paying €8 for a mediocre cappuccino in crowded Venice.
December 15, 2025
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