The journal
Field notes from the sun.
Guides, scouting notes and slow-travel essays — everything we learn on the road, written down for you.
Featured · Mexico · 4 min read
Riviera Maya: the all-inclusive sweet spot
Cenotes, jungle, and turquoise water — and some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world. Here's why the Riviera Maya is always on my list.
Tulum · 6 min read
Where to find the cenotes locals keep quiet about
The big-name cenotes have their charms — but the water is better, and the crowd thinner, an hour's drive south. Here's how we route a quiet cenote day.
Slow Travel · 4 min read
The art of doing absolutely nothing, well
A vacation full of reservations is just work with better lighting. Some notes on designing days that are allowed to stay empty.
Oaxaca · 5 min read
Boutique stays worth the detour in Oaxaca
Between Oaxaca City and the Pacific coast sit a handful of small hotels that feel like secrets being kept well. Notes from our last scouting trip.