Fora Travel — Journal

Travel
Journal

Hotel reviews, destination notes, and slow itineraries from a year of travel — written for clients who want the trip, not the brochure.

Featured travel destination
Featured · Italy

Three Days on the Amalfi Coast, Slowly

Why the best Amalfi itineraries do less, not more — and the two hotels I'm sending clients to this summer.

June 2026

Maldives

Choosing the Right Atoll

Baa, North Malé, or Raa? A practical look at how the atoll you pick shapes the entire trip.

May 2026

Japan

A Quieter Kyoto in Shoulder Season

Ryokans, temple mornings, and the small neighborhoods most first-time visitors miss.

May 2026

Safari

Kenya & Tanzania: Mobile Camps vs. Lodges

What you actually trade off between a classic lodge stay and a private mobile camp on the Mara.

April 2026

Caribbean

St. Barths in Low Season

The case for visiting between May and August — fewer crowds, softer rates, and the island at its most local.

March 2026