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Some places stay with you long after you leave them. This is one of those journeys — where every moment felt slower, deeper, and more alive.

Julys Feature – Italy

The Collection

Curated travel stories and destination guides.

  • Naples vs Capri vs Sorrento: Where to Actually Stay In the Amalfi Coast

    Naples vs Capri vs Sorrento: Where to Actually Stay In the Amalfi Coast

    Everyone told me I was doing the Amalfi Coast wrong.“Stay in Sorrento, it’s cleaner.” “Capri is magical, you have to sleep there at least one night.” I nodded along, booked four nights in Naples anyway, and used it as my base for the entire trip. I would do it again tomorrow.If you’re trying to work…

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  • The Truth About Living Abroad vs. Traveling Home

    The Truth About Living Abroad vs. Traveling Home

    If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Ever fantasised about moving abroad after a holiday? The truth about living abroad is: the grass isn’t greener. So how do you maintain the high of Traveling the world? without quitting your job, selling your house, or leaving home behind and maybe still…

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  • I Got in a Car With a Stranger in Naples. Best Decision I Ever Made.

    I Got in a Car With a Stranger in Naples. Best Decision I Ever Made.

    To get the true Neapolitan experience (and no, I’m not just talking about the pizza, which is otherworldly and deserves its own post) sit in a car with a local during rush hour. Part adventure. Part therapy.Part genuine fear for your life.But 100% vibes. And honestly, the only way to truly know Napoli. From the…

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  • Dolce Far Niente — The Sweetness of Doing Nothing

    Dolce Far Niente — The Sweetness of Doing Nothing

    Im currently sat in the airport departure lounge with the holiday blues kicking in, so i figured now was a good time to kick start my napoli series, starting withe the biggest life lesson learnt on this trip. Sometimes it is ok to just slow down. The Italians, in their infinite wisdom, have a phrase:…

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  • From Chaos to Calm: A Lombok Reset

    From Chaos to Calm: A Lombok Reset

    (click here for my 7 days in Lombok itinerary) It’s been about a month since I got back from Indonesia, and only now do I feel like I’m properly processing how that trip actually made me feel. Usually when I travel, it’s European city breaks. A few days here, a few days there. Quick flights,…

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  • Stranded in Barcelona: Thoughts on Solo Travel

    Stranded in Barcelona: Thoughts on Solo Travel

    So… I’m currently stranded in Barcelona. My flight was canceled, and the next available one isn’t for another two days. To make matters worse (or maybe better?), the friend I came here with somehow snagged a seat home, so now it’s just me, my backpack, and a city full of tapas bars that suddenly feel…

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  • How Malta Became My Emotional Support Island

    How Malta Became My Emotional Support Island

    Living alone, barely leaving the house, and watching the rest of the world get on with their lives like they were in a fast-forward montage. Meanwhile, I was in my flat rewatching Game of Thrones for the second time this year, arguing with myself about whether Daenerys was really that bad. Spoiler: she was, but…

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