Discovering Mühlhausen: A Hidden Gem in Thuringia
Mühlhausen gave us one of those satisfying days when a place turns out to hold far more interest than we expected. I had been there as a child, …
Moments In A Frame
Some journeys stay with us long after we’ve unpacked. Here are the places, people and unexpected encounters we still remember—from the South Pacific to the Philippines, with a few detours along the way.
These are the stories behind the photographs: beautiful views, changed plans and small moments that turned out to matter more than we expected.
Start here: Tetiaroa
A famous name, an extraordinary lagoon and a place I never quite left behind. Explore my guide to Tetiaroa, then follow the stories into the old hotel years, island adventures and a rather unexpected beach clean-up.
A Casual Day in Würzburg: Revisiting Bavaria’s Charming City
During our extended stay in Germany, Lizz and I returned to Würzburg for another day out. The train journey took us around two hours from where we were …
A Day Trip to Bamberg: Exploring the Heart of Northern Bavaria
Lizz and I caught a regional train at 7 am for a day in Bamberg. Our journey from Thuringia took about an hour on that occasion—a manageable start …
Reflections on Cambodia: Rushing Through a Country I Barely Understood
A week after leaving Cambodia, I was still thinking about how little I had known before arriving. Angkor Wat had been the big attraction. The rest of the …
Vietnam & Cambodia: A Trip Full of Contrasts, Memories, and a Sore Knee
After our Vietnam and Cambodia journey, Hanoi was the place I kept coming back to in my mind. We had seen temples, markets, beaches and several airports, with …
Explore Salzburg: A Perfect Day Trip from Munich
Salzburg became one of our favourite escapes while we were living in Munich. When the next big trip was still months away, a day among Austrian streets, cafés …
Exploring Tiaraunu, Tetiaroa: Beauty Meets Danger
I had imagined a peaceful day on Tiaraunu, one of the motus that make up Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. Just me, two baguettes and a generous supply of …
Discovering Corfu: A Slice of Paradise in Greece
Corfu gave us rather a pleasant problem: deciding whether the day required a beach, a walk, a little exploring or another meal. Staying in Liapades made it easy …
Fifty Shades of Blue: Chasing Color in Paradise
I have been trying to explain the blue of Tetiaroa since 1997. The photographs have been trying too, with equally limited success. Every time I look at one, …
Tetiaroa: Marlon Brando’s Atoll and the Place That Kissed My Soul
Tetiaroa’s lagoon, its Marlon Brando connection and my memories of the old hotel years. An introduction to the atoll that kissed my soul—with visiting information for today.