The Journal

Dispatches, detours, and everything I learned along the way.

Rice terraces in Bali
June 28, 2026

Sunrise Over the Rice Terraces of Bali

I woke up at 4:30am for this view and I'd do it a hundred times again. Here's my guide to Jatiluwih at golden hour, plus the warung where I ate breakfast three days in a row.

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Old Quarter streets of Hanoi
June 14, 2026

48 Hours Lost in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Motorbikes, steaming bowls of pho, and the best egg coffee I've ever had — a love letter to Vietnam's capital and the alley I kept finding my way back to.

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Souks of Marrakech
May 30, 2026

Getting Gloriously Lost in the Souks of Marrakech

Spice stalls, lantern-lined alleys, and the art of haggling — everything I learned in Morocco's Red City, including the mistake I won't make twice.

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Blue domes of Santorini
May 12, 2026

Chasing the Perfect Sunset in Santorini

Everyone says Oia is overrated. Here's why they're wrong, where to stand instead of the crowds, and the wine bar that made me stay an extra night.

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Cliffside road on the Amalfi Coast
April 25, 2026

Lemon Trees and Hairpin Turns on the Amalfi Coast

Renting a scooter here was either the best or worst decision of my year. A guide to Positano, Ravello, and the granita that changed my life.

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Street food stalls in Bangkok
April 9, 2026

A Street Food Crawl Through Bangkok

Eight stalls, one very full stomach, and the boat noodles I'm still thinking about. My honest ranking of every bite from Chinatown to Ari.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo
March 22, 2026

Cherry Blossoms and Controlled Chaos in Tokyo

Timing sakura season is a gamble, and I somehow won. Notes on hanami picnics, vending machine coffee, and getting gracefully lost in Shimokitazawa.

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Golden-hour view over Lisbon
March 3, 2026

Why I Keep Coming Back to Lisbon

Home base, first love, and the city that started this whole adventure. Pastéis de nata rankings, tram routes, and the miradouro I never get tired of.

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