The Journal
Notes from a private
travel curator
Seasons, access and logistics — written for travellers who care less about lists and more about what a journey actually feels like. A new essay every week.
22 September 2026
The Making of a Private Antarctic Voyage
A genuinely private Antarctic expedition begins well before embarkation: with the right seasonal window, a vessel suited to the ice and an authorisation process that shapes every landing.
17 September 2026
Private Islands: Buy-Out or Villa?
Exclusive use of an island and the privacy of a remarkable villa are different propositions. The better choice depends on how you intend to live, gather and move once you arrive.
17 September 2026
The New Private-Jet Routes Worth Knowing
From Greenland to southern Japan, the most useful developments in private aviation are not published routes, but better ways of joining places the airline map keeps apart.
17 September 2026
Where to Go in the Shoulder Season
Kyoto, Petra and the Amalfi Coast reward a well-timed visit in April or October—but the quietest experience depends as much on the hour, the neighbourhood and the route as on the month.