Type of trip
Compact city notes for long weekends, first visits, and busy streets worth the detour.
Field note North Holland, Netherlands
Canals, crooked houses, free ferries, expensive water and one very memorable winter city break.
A personal Amsterdam winter travel guide with canals, Amsterdam Noord, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, markets, Dutch food, Moco Museum and practical February tips.
Field note Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Two cities, one river, many tiles, and one pastry lost to a seagull.
A Porto travel guide for a long weekend: Gaia viewpoints, azulejos, Francesinha, Aveiro, a sea chapel, Livraria Lello, markets, gardens and practical tips.
Field note Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
I came for one day. The ocean had other plans.
A personal Essaouira travel guide from Marrakech, with the medina, port, beach winds, argan oil, hidden gardens, galleries and practical tips.
Field note Fez-Meknes and Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Marrakech overwhelmed, but Fez felt real enough to win.
A personal Morocco itinerary comparing Fez and Marrakech, from medina streets and tanneries to palaces, rooftop cafes and practical tips.
Field note Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
Hanoi does not run you over. It negotiates your personal space with horns.
A short first-morning guide to Hanoi: strong coffee, streets with character, and how to cross without becoming theatrical.
Field note Kanto, Japan
Tokyo does not sleep. It just lowers the volume so you can buy something at a konbini.
A short Tokyo evening walk with easy ideas for dinner, side streets, and letting the city do the performance.