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Remember when newspapers had opinion columns?
These articles aren’t about destinations per se – but they’re most definitely about travel. After more than a decade of being immersed in the travel industry, this is a space where I share my thoughts, reflections and opinions.
You could say that these articles are the ones that really go beyond the destination, exploring how we travel, why we travel and what we should be thinking about when it comes to the travel industry as a whole.

Where To Travel in 2027: 27 (Underrated) Places To Book A trip This Year
2027 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting years in travel we’ve seen in a while. If the last few years were about getting back out there, 2027 feels like it’s about being more intentional with where we go – and how we show up when we get there. Travellers are trading…

LivingTown Zurich: Where Tech-Forward co-Living Meets Vertical Living
Last updated: 30 April 2026 • Author: Jodie In many ways, LivingTown is exactly what you might expect from a Swiss brand: highly functional, tech-driven, and aesthetically pleasing in a minimalist kind of way. To reduce this Zurich co-living space to this, though, would be far from doing it justice. Despite being one of the…

Azzaden Valley: An underrated hiking paradise in the High Atlas Mountains
The High Atlas Mountains of Morocco remain a relatively underrated and under-visited hiking spot. For those who do visit, Imlil is usually the go-to destination. The gateway to the towering Mount Toubkal (the highest peak in Northern Africa), Imlil is the starting point for most ascents and a base for trekkers on gentler day hikes.…

2 Nights in Tangier: The Perfect Itinerary for a First (or Only) Visit
Tangier isn’t a city that demands a long stay. But it does ask for intention. For a long time, I wasn’t convinced Tangier deserved more than a passing visit. It’s big, gritty, and famously divisive. Not exactly a natural fit if, like me, you usually gravitate towards mountains, coastlines, or quieter places. And yet, after…

Sumatra Jungle Trekking To See Orangutans: How, Why & When To Plan A Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek
There’s a good chance you’ll see an orangutan before you even start your Bukit Lawang jungle trek. That’s because it’s not uncommon for the area’s red-haired inhabitants to try their luck in a guesthouse kitchens. Or, if you’re like me and thoughtlessly leave your door open, perhaps even in your room! (Don’t do as I…

Looking for the best cafes in Bali? Eat, drink and chill at these traveller favourites
Looking for the best cafes in Bali? Eat, drink and chill at these traveller favourites.