Hey Reader, If you've been reading these emails for a while, you know I love taking you behind the scenes of our travel adventures. For the next month or so, I'm handing over the mic! One of our expert travel advisors, Alexandra, is heading out on a massive bucket-list trip to Indonesia next month. Over the coming weeks, she’s going to take over the newsletter, working towards giving you a real, unfiltered look at what it’s actually like to travel there. Take it away, Alexandra! Cheers,...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Reader, If you've been following along since I went to Japan a few months ago, this is the email I've been building toward. Consider it a reference guide — everything I wish every client knew before they started planning this trip. Bookmark it. Forward it to someone who keeps saying they want to go. But here’s what actually matters. NOTE: This post originally appeared on our official travel journal. Read the full, updated version and explore the complete series recapping our recent trip to...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Reader, I've been planning Japan ski trips for years. And after this trip — skiing new terrain, checking out new hotels, navigating the transfers between new regions, and eating my way through all sorts of restaurants — I'd plan them a little differently. Not completely differently. But there are a few decisions I'd make with much more confidence now, and a few things I'd stop recommending entirely. Here's the honest version. NOTE: This post originally appeared on our official travel journal....
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Japan is incredible – but I don’t think it's right for everyone. Now that I’ve had some time (a lot of time, eek!) to decompress and process our trip, I want to give you the most useful thing I can after a trip like this: an honest answer to whether this destination is actually right for you. Japan is a stunning country on so many levels. The culture runs deep, and the mineral rich onsens run hot. The food is as next level as you’ve heard, all the way down to the 7-Eleven onigiri...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, I recently spent ten days in Japan with my wife (Kendra, for those of you who don't know her). Ten Days. Four towns. More ramen, katsu, and sushi (anddd powder 😊) than we would like to admit. We're home (and have been for a while – whoops), with lots of thoughts. I have so much to share with you, but there are a few moments from our trip I keep coming back to. And a special shout out to Nana, Gigi, and Grandpa for keeping the kiddos safe, fed, and for sure spoiled back at home while...
3 months ago • 2 min read