For a life well explored

A weekly travel newsletter for intentional travelers, as interested in the why as the where.

For a life well explored

THE VANTAGE

When a trend or an idea in travel deserves an argument. Advocacy for experienced traveler needs that are often minimized elsewhere. Opinions on contemporary travel topics.

A Chosen Place

Bulgaria

Oct 6, 2026

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Paris, 30 Years Ago

Previous Vantage

India

The Journey

Oct 6, 2026

The Call From Ahmedabad

The Travelers Who Smile Back

Kindred spirits are everywhere

The Dispatch

Oct 6, 2026

The Travelers Who Smile Back

Kindred spirits are everywhere

The Dispatch

Sep 29, 2026

Do You Still Need a Travel Advisor?

AI can help plan almost any trip now. Here's when a human still matters.

Do You Still Need a Travel Advisor?

AI can help plan almost any trip now. Here's when a human still matters.

A Chosen Place

Mexico

Sep 29, 2026

Puebla, Mexico

Calling it the next Oaxaca undersells this city

The Journey

Argentina

Sep 29, 2026

The Highway at the End of the World

The Dispatch

Sep 22, 2026

When Does a Trip Actually Start?

Long before you leave, according to the research, and to anyone who loves to plan.

When Does a Trip Really Start?

Long before you leave, according to the research, and to anyone who loves to plan

THE VANTAGE

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Previous Vantage

The Call From Ahmedabad

The Travelers Who Smile Back

The Travelers Who Smile Back

Do You Still Need a Travel Advisor?

Do You Still Need a Travel Advisor?

Puebla, Mexico

The Highway at the End of the World

When Does a Trip Actually Start?

When Does a Trip Really Start?

The Trip I Talked Myself Out Of

The Case For Wasting A Day

What If Something Goes Wrong?