John

After a decade of documenting California’s coastline, visiting everything from bustling Santa Monica to remote Big Sur coves, we thought we’d seen it all. Then we discovered Moss Landing, a working fishing village of just 237 residents tucked between Monterey and Santa Cruz. This wasn’t another Instagram-perfect coastal town. No boutique hotels or overpriced seafood … Lire plus

After paddling through 200 Atlantic islands across 15 years of maritime exploration, we thought we’d discovered every hidden coastal sanctuary from Maine to Newfoundland. Then a local Acadian fisherman in Cocagne whispered about a tiny island that changed our understanding of Maritime Canada forever. This small sanctuary sits just 4 minutes by boat from the … Lire plus

Hidden along Italy’s dramatic Amalfi Coast lies a secret that even seasoned travelers miss. While millions crowd into Cinque Terre’s five famous villages, Furore’s 800 residents have quietly preserved something far more extraordinary. This tiny fjord village clings to 650-meter cliffs above the Mediterranean’s only inhabited coastal inlet. Locals call it “il paese che non … Lire plus

After two decades of island-hopping across the Philippine archipelago, visiting over 900 inhabited islands from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi, we thought we’d seen every type of tropical paradise imaginable. We’d explored the famous postcard destinations, the hidden diving spots, and even the remote fishing villages where foreigners rarely venture. Then we discovered Camiguin Island, a tiny … Lire plus

We spent 15 years chasing bucket list moments across 5 continents, collecting passport stamps and Instagram photos like trophies. But somewhere between the crowded viewpoints and tourist traps, we discovered something that changed everything we thought we knew about transformative travel. The moments that truly shifted our souls weren’t found in guidebooks or travel influencer … Lire plus

Most luxury safari lodges promise distant wildlife viewing through binoculars and telephoto lenses. You’ll spend thousands on game drives hoping for that perfect giraffe sighting, often returning to camp disappointed by blurry photos and fleeting glimpses. But there’s a Kenyan manor where wild Rothschild giraffes poke their heads through your breakfast window, gently taking pellets … Lire plus

The ferry was supposed to go to Matsuyama, but a miscommunication with the ticket clerk landed me on a 35-minute journey to somewhere called Aoshima. As we approached this tiny speck in the Seto Inland Sea, I noticed something extraordinary through the morning mist. Dozens of cats lined the small concrete pier, waiting. Not one … Lire plus