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Uncharted Trails We’re here to take you beyond the tourist trails and into the heart of authentic travel experiences.

Incredible stays, unique experiences, retreats, insider travel guides, exclusive discounts, and inspiring local stories from around the world.

Inside the Southern Africa overland route that belongs on every serious traveller’s listIn this week’s newsletter, I wan...
30/03/2026

Inside the Southern Africa overland route that belongs on every serious traveller’s list

In this week’s newsletter, I want to talk about a different kind of travel. One that brings you the ultimate sense of adventure and freedom, and puts you in the driving seat.

And introduce you to a company that is offering this adventure of a lifetime, ZulaZula 4x4.

Because let’s be honest… who doesn’t love a good road trip?

There’s something about having your own set of wheels, especially in a vast place like Southern Africa. It’s pure, raw adventure. No guides, no other travellers, just you and your vehicle, driving through some of the most stunning scenery on earth.

You stop when something catches your eye. You stay longer when a place feels right. You take the dirt road… just to see where it goes.

And somewhere along the way, travel becomes less about the destination and more about the experiences along the way.

To read the full article and claim your exclusive Uncharted Trails discount code, head to the link in my bio or story.

The region no one talks about… but absolutely should.In today’s newsletter, I’m taking you deep into Northeast India — o...
27/03/2026

The region no one talks about… but absolutely should.

In today’s newsletter, I’m taking you deep into Northeast India — one of the most culturally rich and least explored regions on Earth.

But more than that… this is about a different way of travelling. Because let’s be honest, most travel today looks like this: you arrive, you look, you photograph… and you leave.
And somewhere on the journey home, you realise you didn’t really connect with the place at all.

For me, travel has never just been about the destination, it’s about people.
The stories you only hear when you slow down enough to listen. And when you do, everything changes.

This week, I’m introducing you to an inspiring woman named Julie, the founder of Curtain Call Adventures, who is creating immersive journeys through Northeast India that go far beyond surface-level travel.

Think:
staying in local homestays,
learning traditional crafts with artisans,
sharing meals with families,
walking through villages with the people who call them home.

This is travel that gives back.
That supports communities.
That stays with you long after you’ve left.

Inside the newsletter, I’m also sharing two of their very special tours, including the Hornbill Festival experience in Nagaland, plus an exclusive discount code for subscribers 👀

If you’ve been craving something deeper and off-the-beaten tourist trail, this is for you.

🔗 Link in bio
or comment NEWSLETTER below and I’ll send it to you 👇

24/03/2026

Some stories aren’t told… they’re woven.

In Lake Sebu, storytelling lives not in words, but in threads. Every pattern, every line, every detail holds a meaning — passed down through generations, dreamed into existence, and brought to life by hand.

This is Sebulan Dulay, a master weaver carrying forward the legacy of Lang Dulay and the sacred art of T’nalak weaving.

The T’boli believe these intricate patterns are not created, but received — gifted in dreams by Fu Dalu, the goddess of abaca. Imagine that… falling asleep and waking up with a story waiting to be woven into reality.

That’s the magic of storytelling here. It’s not about capturing a moment — it’s about honouring something far deeper. A connection. A belief. A way of life.

Huge respect to the creator behind this film for capturing it so beautifully. The way this story unfolds feels intimate, raw, and deeply human — the kind of storytelling that doesn’t just show you a place, but makes you feel it.

Tomorrow’s newsletter is one I’ve been excited to write for a while. ✨We’re heading to Africa, my favourite continent, a...
19/03/2026

Tomorrow’s newsletter is one I’ve been excited to write for a while. ✨

We’re heading to Africa, my favourite continent, and I’m introducing you to the founder of Nomad Africa, who started his journey in a beaten-up Land Rover with no GPS and AC.

And like every week, you’ll have the chance to meet someone doing something extraordinary in one of the least explored countries in the world.

If Africa is on your list — or even if it isn’t yet — this one might change that.

Link in bio to subscribe.

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The Romania Nobody Tells You AboutThe places the guidebooks skip, the wineries worth crossing a continent for, and the p...
17/03/2026

The Romania Nobody Tells You About

The places the guidebooks skip, the wineries worth crossing a continent for, and the people who make it all matter.

In this week’s newsletter, we’re covering everything you need to know about Romania. We will introduce you to off-the-beaten-path villages hidden in the Carpathians, wineries, boutique stays and a remarkable woman in a small Transylvanian village who is keeping centuries of craft and culture alive.

If you are not a subscriber yet, follow the the link in Bio

Imagine waking up in the mountains, the smell of wood smoke and fresh herbs in the air, and a full day of cooking, eatin...
28/02/2026

Imagine waking up in the mountains, the smell of wood smoke and fresh herbs in the air, and a full day of cooking, eating, and exploring ahead of you. 🏔️🌿

Does that sound like a dream? Then don’t miss out if on this very special culinary retreat at Silk Route Lodge with the incredibly talented Asad Monga.

For one week, you’ll slow down and reconnect. Expect amazing food, breathtaking landscapes, open-air cooking, mountain hikes. Village walks, and a shared table every evening where stories flow as freely as the food.

Asad doesn’t just cook. He takes you somewhere. Every ingredient has a history. Every dish tells a story.

Spots are extremely limited and they will go fast.
👉 Head over to and make it happen.

In today’s newsletter, we’re covering everything you need to know about visiting Armenia, off-the-beaten-path places, bo...
27/02/2026

In today’s newsletter, we’re covering everything you need to know about visiting Armenia, off-the-beaten-path places, boutique stays and cave hotels, the best places for wine tasting, shepherds who’ll take you up into the mountains, and the local tour companies who actually know the land.

Think hands-on cooking with village families, ancient monasteries tucked into canyon walls, and cheese aged in 10-year-old cognac.

Here’s everything we’re diving into:

🗺️ Off the beaten path destinations
🏡 Where to stay
✨ Village immersion experiences
🍇 Wine & culinary tours
🏺 History & archaeology walks
🐐 Shepherd & mountain experiences
🧭 The best local tour companies

And of course, as always with a special discount code for all activities, stays and tours.

👉 Read, subscribe & explore the full archive on Substack. Link in bio

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“We left Los Angeles for a little farm by the sea. Come stay with us.” -Laura and StraderTucked inside Portugal’s World ...
25/02/2026

“We left Los Angeles for a little farm by the sea. Come stay with us.” -Laura and Strader

Tucked inside Portugal’s World Surfing Reserve, Blanco Bungalow is a lovingly restored Quinta — whitewashed walls, terracotta roofs, cobblestone courtyards, and the Atlantic Ocean just a five-minute walk from your door. 🌊

Laura, Strader and their son Coyote moved from Los Angeles to Portugal in 2022 with a dream to find a little farm by the sea to raise their son Coyote in nature, surf, and be surrounded by animals — which is exactly what Blanco Bungalow became.

Wake up to the sound of the sea. Detox in their wood-fired barrel sauna. Say hello to mini ponies. Book a surf guide, private yoga, or a natural wine tasting at the Bodega. Or simply do nothing — you’re in Portugal. ☀️

Choose from four uniquely designed casas sleeping 2–14 guests.

Casa Corazón · Casa Palo Verde · Cowboy Casita
· Le Surf Shack — or book the entire ranch exclusively for your group.

Only 40 minutes from Lisbon ✈️

https://www.blancobungalow.com

The world is full of incredible festivals. Here are 5 of our favourites. 🐻🎭🦅In Romania, hundreds of locals dress in real...
23/02/2026

The world is full of incredible festivals. Here are 5 of our favourites. 🐻🎭🦅

In Romania, hundreds of locals dress in real bearskins weighing up to 50kg and dance through the streets to drum out evil spirits. In Bulgaria, demon-masked kukeri parade through winter mist ringing enormous copper bells. In a remote corner of northeast India, 16 ancient tribes gather in feathered war dress for a celebration unlike anything else on earth. In Hungary, horned figures in sheepskin cloaks literally chase winter out of town and burn it on a bonfire. And in Poland, women send flower crowns down moonlit rivers on the summer solstice — just as they have for centuries.

Full stories on Substack — link in bio & story. 🔗

Which one would you drop everything to attend? 👇

Are you a digital nomad ready to ditch the overcrowded hotspots this March? 🌍✨I’ve put together my top 7 underrated spot...
20/02/2026

Are you a digital nomad ready to ditch the overcrowded hotspots this March? 🌍✨

I’ve put together my top 7 underrated spots for 2026 — and why they’re worth your laptop bag.

🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia
🇦🇱 Tirana & the Albanian Riviera
🇲🇪 Kotor & the small towns of Montenegro
🇺🇿 Samarkand & Tashkent — Silk Road magic
🇲🇰 Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
🇨🇴 Colombia’s hidden hubs (beyond El Poblado)
🇳🇦 Swakopmund — where desert meets ocean, Namibia

Why go off-grid this year?
💸 Costs that actually let you breathe — and put money back into local communities
🧠 Less noise, more inspiration — better focus and way more local stories
☕️ Coworking spots that feel nothing like an office

And here’s the best part:
I’ve done all the digging for you and found the best Airbnb deals for March under €1,000/month (Wi-Fi included).

👉 Keep an eye out for our newsletter, link in bio. Subscribe- it’s free, it’s weekly, and this edition drops 23rd February. ✈️☕️🌿

If you’re craving a nature retreat just outside Tbilisi that blends culture, adventure, food, wine and wellness, then Ki...
16/02/2026

If you’re craving a nature retreat just outside Tbilisi that blends culture, adventure, food, wine and wellness, then Kiketi Farm needs to be on your radar. 🌱

Just about 30 minutes from Tbilisi, at around 1,100 m above sea level, Kiketi Farm has transformed an old Soviet agricultural site into a multifunctional cultural, recreational and eco-tourism space — and it’s one of Georgia’s most compelling countryside escapes.

🍃 Stay in oda houses, cottages & treehouses surrounded by forest
🍷 Sip natural Georgian wine made in qvevri & oak barrels
🧘‍♀️ Join yoga sessions with mountain views
🥾 Wander hiking trails & ride horses through the countryside
🍽️ Relax in the restaurant and cafés with fire-lit vibes

Keep an eye out for tomorrows newsletter to learn more about this hidden gem 💎 Link in Bio

If you’ve been craving a reset this year in stunning surroundings… this is it.📍 Lana, South TyrolVineyards. Apple orchar...
15/02/2026

If you’ve been craving a reset this year in stunning surroundings… this is it.

📍 Lana, South Tyrol
Vineyards. Apple orchards. Mountain air.

And right in the middle of it all, Hotel Schwarzschmied

Created by the Dissertori family, Schwarzschmied was designed as a space where you can switch off — and reconnect. Host Klaus Dissertori built it around one idea: that a stay here should inspire you to live more consciously long after you leave.

Picture morning laps in the heated outdoor pool facing the vineyards.
Ginger tea as the sun rises.
Two daily yoga sessions with rotating teachers.
Guided hikes and cycling through the Merano mountains.
A 1,000m² spa with saunas overlooking the peaks. 😍

✨ During the Yoga Light Week (running throughout 2026) you can expect the following to be included:
– 5 nights
– 9 yoga sessions
– Daily active programme (yoga, hikes, cycling)
– €60 wellness voucher
– Access to the spa & pools
– Optional Slow Food dining

And the food is absolutely worth a trip alone… everything is regional, seasonal, and grown as locally as possible. Homemade pasta. Local alpine butter and honey. Vegan options done properly. Over 400 wines. Do I need to say more?

Would you go for the yoga, the cycling, or the wine? Or maybe all of them? 🍷🚴‍♀️🧘‍♀️

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