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Field note Asturias, Spain
Very green, very beautiful, and very capable of raining the second you feel cinematic.
A slow escape along the Asturian coast with beautiful stops, good food ideas, and a route designed for not rushing.
Field note North Holland, Netherlands
Canals, crooked houses, free ferries, expensive water and one very memorable winter city break.
A personal Amsterdam winter travel guide with canals, Amsterdam Noord, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, markets, Dutch food, Moco Museum and practical February tips.
Field note Norte, Portugal
Porto gives you the city. The Douro Valley gives you the reason to leave it.
A personal Douro Valley travel guide from Porto, with Lamego, Pinhão, the N222, a Douro River boat trip, Quinta do Seixo, Amarante and Citânia de Sanfins.
Field note Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Two cities, one river, many tiles, and one pastry lost to a seagull.
A Porto travel guide for a long weekend: Gaia viewpoints, azulejos, Francesinha, Aveiro, a sea chapel, Livraria Lello, markets, gardens and practical tips.
Field note Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
I came for one day. The ocean had other plans.
A personal Essaouira travel guide from Marrakech, with the medina, port, beach winds, argan oil, hidden gardens, galleries and practical tips.
Field note Fez, Marrakech, Sahara and Essaouira, Morocco
8 days, 3 cities, one desert tour, and a few lessons learned.
My practical Morocco itinerary and trip-planning guide: route, budget, Ramadan, desert tours, transport, safety, accommodation and what I would change.
Collection
Temples, coffee, neon, and logistical decisions made with questionable optimism.
Field note Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
Hanoi does not run you over. It negotiates your personal space with horns.
A short first-morning guide to Hanoi: strong coffee, streets with character, and how to cross without becoming theatrical.
Field note Kanto, Japan
Tokyo does not sleep. It just lowers the volume so you can buy something at a konbini.
A short Tokyo evening walk with easy ideas for dinner, side streets, and letting the city do the performance.
Field note Kansai, Japan
Waking up early here almost feels like a good decision. Almost.
A gentle Kyoto itinerary for early walks, fewer crowds, temples, side streets, and calm breakfasts.
