Travel Journal

Field notes, hotel opinions, destination essays, and the kind of travel knowledge that only comes from having been there.

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By Sarah Casewit, luxury travel advisor and founder of her namesake travel consultancy. For the traveler who hasn't decided where yet but knows it has to be worth it.

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Travel with Intention: Q&A with Sofía Arista of The Happening

A soulful conversation with Sofía Arista of The Happening on designing meaningful travel at this stage in my career, how to be intentional about luxury, and how experiences that leave a mark go far beyond trends or checklists.

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A woman kneeling on the ground arranging colorful flowers and candles for a memorial or altar.

Green aurora borealis in the night sky with stars.

Interior of a dome-shaped tent with a blue starry sky ceiling, fairy lights, and cozy seating.

A smiling woman with long hair in a ponytail, wearing a light pink dress, stands on a balcony at dusk, looking towards the water. There is a large potted plant with pink flowers and a lantern nearby.