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The Journal

Best Things to Do on a Women's Trip to Turkey

What made this journey so memorable was not only the beauty and history of Turkey, but the chance to experience it through a women's journey that felt thoughtful, personal, and full of meaningful connection.

May 12, 2026

Slow Travel

The Case for One Alpine Base

It is tempting to plan a Swiss trip as a tour of the country. The travelers who come back happiest tend to do the opposite — they pick one village, stay put, and let the trains do the touring.

January 12, 2026

Group Travel

Multi-Generational Travel: A Few Notes from 17 Years

A trip with three or four generations is one of the most rewarding things a family can plan together. It is also one of the easiest to overcomplicate.

December 12, 2025

River CruisesSlow Travel

What I Tell Clients Before a Christmas Markets River Cruise

A river cruise through the Rhine in early December is its own kind of slow holiday. Here is what I tell clients to expect, what to pack, and where the smaller towns tend to surprise them.

November 12, 2025

Cruising

Late October in New England: The Quiet Window Most Travelers Miss

The famous foliage week passes quickly. The weeks just after — when the crowds have thinned and the light turns amber — are the ones I plan around.

October 12, 2025