From the field

Notes from the twelve places we run.

Written by the people who guide the trips, and published from the same CMS that runs this site.

Field Notes

20 JUL 2026

Anchoring Off Folegandros: A Sailing Log

A day-by-day log from a week sailing the quieter Cyclades, weighted toward the islands most itineraries skip.

Photography

2 JUL 2026

On Photographing Glaciers Without Ruining Them

A note on the etiquette and practical limits of photographing Iceland's retreating glaciers.

Route Guides

18 JUN 2026

The Kyoto Neighbourhoods Worth Walking Twice

A route guide to the Kyoto neighbourhoods that reward a second, unhurried pass rather than a single checklist visit.

Field Notes

30 MAY 2026

Packing for a Desert Camp: What Actually Matters

A packing list built from what actually got used on a Wadi Rum desert camp, not what seemed like a good idea beforehand.

Culture

12 MAY 2026

Why Sicily Is Not a Beach Add-On

Sicily gets treated as an extension of the Italian mainland. Its history argues otherwise.

Photography

28 APR 2026

Six Frames from the Maasai Mara

Six photographs from a week on a private conservancy bordering the Mara, and what each one took to get.

Route Guides

10 APR 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Fjord Sailing

What to expect from a small-boat fjord itinerary in Norway if you've never sailed before.

Field Notes

20 MAR 2026

The Case for Slow Travel in the Sacred Valley

Why three days of acclimatising before the trail is the most important part of a Sacred Valley itinerary.

Photography

5 MAR 2026

Shooting the Namib at First Light

Notes on light, timing, and gear for photographing the Namib's dunes without the crowds in frame.

Culture

25 FEB 2026

What Ramadan Changes About Travel in Morocco

Travelling through Morocco during Ramadan changes the rhythm of a trip more than the sights on it.

Field Notes

10 FEB 2026

Notes from a Week in the Ha Giang Loop

A week on the switchbacks and homestays of Vietnam's northern loop, away from the motorbike convoys.

Route Guides

15 JAN 2026

How to Plan a First Trip to Iceland's Ring Road

A practical route guide to driving Iceland's Route 1 without rushing the parts that matter.