Destinations
Places I know personally.
Every destination on this map has been visited, tested and rated. No copy-paste recommendations.
Central Europe
Austria
Alpine villages, lakeside towns and quiet luxury in the heart of Europe.
Best: Jun–Sep / Dec–Mar
Matera
Mediterranean
Italy
From the Amalfi cliffs to Piedmont vineyards — Italy at its slowest, finest pace.
Best: May–Oct
Atlantic Europe
Portugal
Tile-clad cities, Atlantic coastline and the gentle pace of the Douro valley.
Best: Apr–Oct
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Golden temples, emerald waters and the vibrant soul of Southeast Asia.
Best: Nov–Apr
Southeast Asia
Philippines
Thousands of islands, turquoise lagoons and warm hospitality at every port.
Best: Dec–May
Mediterranean
Greece
White-washed cycladic villages and the bluest sea in the Mediterranean.
Best: May–Oct
Africa
South Africa
From Cape Town's dramatic coast to safari sunrises — raw nature meets refined wine country.
Best: Nov–Mar
Maasai Mara
Africa
Kenya
Big-cat plains in the Maasai Mara and white sand on Diani Beach — safari and ocean in one journey.
Best: Jun–Oct / Jan–Feb
Middle East
Oman
Desert dunes, ancient forts and fjords that meet the Arabian Sea.
Best: Oct–Apr
Indian Ocean
Maldives
Overwater villas, coral reefs and the calmest turquoise water on earth.
Best: Nov–Apr
Mediterranean
Spain
Andalusian white villages, Moorish palaces and long, unhurried evenings.
Best: Apr–Oct
Nagoya
East Asia
Japan
Castles and cherry blossom, bullet trains and ryokan silence.
Best: Mar–May / Oct–Nov
Central America
Costa Rica
Pacific sunsets, cloud forests and pura vida at its most genuine.
Best: Dec–Apr
Western Europe
France
Provence lavender, Alpine chalets and the art of taking your time.
Best: May–Oct
Gili Trawangan, Lombok
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Lombok and the car-free Gili Islands — reefs, Sasak villages and Rinjani waterfalls.
Best: May–Sep