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14/09/2026

There’s another Greece beyond the islands.

Head north, deep into Epirus, and the whitewashed villages and blue Aegean fade away to something altogether different: forested mountains, deep gorges, icy turquoise rivers and centuries-old stone villages tucked beneath towering limestone peaks.

And Papigo, in the heart of Zagori, delivers all of it.

Days here are all about hiking, swimming and wandering cobbled lanes between slate-roofed houses. Evenings are slow, cool and wonderfully quiet.

Stay at Saxonis Houses, a beautifully restored 19th-century village house tucked into the backstreets of Papigo. Whitewashed walls, timber ceilings, colorful kilims, a flower-filled garden and the kind of warm, unfussy hospitality that makes a place memorable.

And eat at Astra (Astra Inn Papigo | Restaurant Papigo)There are several good tables in Papigo, but for me, this is by far the best. Local ingredients, traditional Epirus cooking and the best meal we had in the village.

It’s a side of Greece most visitors never see — and a reminder that some of the country’s greatest landscapes are nowhere near the sea.

18/08/2026

Not every trip needs the same level of help.

Sometimes you just want the right hotel — found, vetted and booked. Sometimes it’s about adding a few well-chosen experiences that actually elevate the trip. And sometimes it’s the whole thing — shaping the journey from start to finish so it flows, makes sense and feels effortless.

I work across all of it.

Yes — I handle the bookings. Hotels, transfers, guides, the moving parts.

But also the less obvious side: how a trip unfolds once you’re in it. What’s worth your time. What isn’t. Where to linger. Where to move on.

Planning something? Get in touch.

05/06/2026

One for those in the know: Xenonas Fos ke Choros ().

Xenonas Fos ke Choros—literally “Light and Space”—isn’t the kind of place you’ll stumble across on Booking.com. It arrives through whispers, recommendations, and well-connected friends. In fact, it quietly filters its own guests. If you appreciate thoughtful design, understated luxury, and places where every detail has earned its place, you’ll understand the appeal.

Tucked into the heart of Kythera beside the traditional hamlet of Aroniadika, it sits among a web of old monopatia that thread through the island’s villages. Yet you’re never more than 15 minutes from a swim, a taverna, or a long lunch that turns into dinner.

The aesthetic is beautifully restrained: earthy ombré tones, polished concrete floors, vaulted timber ceilings, oversized terracotta pots spilling over with jasmine, rosemary, and wild herbs. Each suite feels pared back but never stark—minimalist in spirit, warm in ex*****on.

No excess. No unnecessary flourishes. Just everything exactly where it should be.

Once again a heartfelt thank you to Albert and Anita for hosting us. We will be back soon!

Almost fully booked for the season (for good reason), though a few gaps remain.

•⁠ ⁠June 22 to 30
•⁠ ⁠July 7-11
•⁠ ⁠July 21-25
•⁠ ⁠August 25 - September 3
•⁠ ⁠August 27 - September 6

DM me for more information.

19/03/2026

A few recent client bookings — Greece edition (because, apparently, we’re all going to Greece this year):

And yes — before you ask, I don’t only do Greece. It just happens to be what’s currently flooding my inbox.

DM and let’s get planning. It’s never too late!

12/03/2026

A rare corner of the Oaxacan coast - .

Every time we told people we were heading to an ecological reserve on the Oaxacan coast, we were met with blank stares. Where?

Exactly.

After eight days of museums, markets, and city miles in Mexico City and Oaxaca, we were craving stillness. A place stripped back to the bare essentials. And we found it at Yiimtii.

Perched where the mountains tumble into the Pacific, this tiny off-grid eco lodge sits within a protected stretch of tropical dry forest. Cabins are simple — intentionally so. No frills, no pretense. Just spectacular views, waves rolling in below, and beaches so empty it feels like you have the entire coastline to yourself.

What makes Yiimtii unforgettable, though, are its founders, Marytere and Naim, who have lived here off-grid since 2001, quietly protecting 90 acres of forest while hosting a handful of curious travelers. Both are well-read and widely traveled, they’re the sort of hosts who turn dinner into an evening of lively conversation — books passed across the table, ideas exchanged, stories unfolding late into the night.

And the food? Divine. The coffee — possibly the best we’ve had. And nearly everything arrives garden-to-plate or sea-to-plate, sourced from their orchard, their garden, and the local fishermen.

Luxury this is not. But purity? Absolutely. A big thank you to our hosts.

Pssstt….seems like there is still availability in the month of March.

11/03/2026

A different kind of city stay — in CDMX.

We spent a few nights in this restored 1890s house: eight rooms around a lush courtyard, creaky wooden staircase, black-and-white tiled floors, and interiors layered with pieces by Mexican artisans. Our room had painted mermaids, wooden armoires, and fish drifting from the ceiling.

More importantly, it’s one of the city’s few truly sustainable hotels: solar-heated water, rainwater catchment, biodegradable products, and décor sourced from Mexican makers.

A little outside the Roma-Condesa orbit — which is exactly why we liked it.

10/03/2026

New kid on Oaxaca’s hospitality block: .

Down a quiet alley in Oaxaca’s historic centre we found . The house has been in the same Oaxacan family since 1953—once both home and guesthouse—shaped by generations of women who gave it the warm, homey feel it still has today.

Recently reimagined by Vicente Reyes of together with designer Raúl Cabra (), the look is calm and earthy: ochre walls, polished concrete floors, mid-century pieces, black-and-white family photos, and a courtyard chock full of potted plants. Rooms are simple and very comfortable—beds cloaked in locally made duvets fastened with charming hand-printed wooden buttons.

Our favourite moment each day was breakfast: long communal tables where travellers from all over the world traded stories before heading out into the city. Add the loveliest staff (always ready with a good suggestion) and thoughtful touches—glass-bottled water, no plastic in sight—and it’s quite the find in Oaxaca City.

09/03/2026

The foodiest, artsiest, most magical of Mexico’s cities might just be Oaxaca.

Three days happily puttering through cobbled streets lined with cobalt blue, burnt orange and mustard-yellow houses—munching on street tacos, ducking into quirky museums and galleries, and ending up in a photography library with the best collection of photo books I’ve ever laid eyes on.

But the real magic spills far beyond the city center. Within an hour, tiny towns each specialise in their own craft—mezcal, fantastical hand-painted alebrijes, black pottery, handwoven rugs and linens. For sure, the best way to understand Oaxaca is definitely through its makers. Be sure to book the right locally-led tours. DM if you’re headed to Oaxaca, overwhelmed by choice, and could use a little hand-holding.

02/03/2026

A masterclass in artisinal mezcal with

Wonderful tour led by a deeply passionate and knowledgeable mezcal aficionado — a great way to understand Oaxaca’s land, people, and traditions through artisanal craft.

Who knew the agave could yield such a wide array of flavours — smoky, floral, marigold, roasted corn, anise… and on and on. Somewhere along the way, as tasting notes flew confidently across the table, I kept sipping, nodding, and doing my best to keep pace.

And a personal thank you to Tuna, Bandit, and Rosita (the pups) for patiently keeping watch while we sipped our way through the experience. A big thank you to Brooks Bailey for a great tour.

01/03/2026

CDMX highlights — 3 days, properly spent. Still barely scratched the surface.

1- Casa de los Azulejos
2/3 - Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo — Diego’s studio
4- Coyoacán, leafy neighborhood
5- Castillo de Chapultepec
6- Museo Vivo del Muralismo
7- Condesa retail therapy
8- Tamayo at Museo de Arte Moderno
9- Museo Nacional de Antropología
10 - Museo Tamayo

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