The Journal
Refined travel guides and hotel notes for planning memorable trips, with recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, how to unwind and what to explore.
Breakfast at Stilla Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Milano
Breakfast at Stilla Garden inside Four Seasons Hotel Milano, with manicured greenery, attentive service, smoked salmon croissants and a peaceful courtyard setting in the heart of the fashion district.
Ralph’s Bar Milano: Brunch Inside the World of Ralph Lauren
Inside Ralph’s Bar Milano for brunch: a secluded garden, dreamy music, refined Ralph Lauren details, gelato and one of the best burgers I have had.
Private Boat Day with Dubrovnik Boat
House music, clear Adriatic water, a personalised route and time on Lopud Island during our private day with Dubrovnik Boat.
Dubrovnik Dining Guide
My personal dining recommendations in Dubrovnik, covering six restaurants across the Old Town, Mount Srđ, Lapad Bay and nearby Cavtat.
Dubrovnik City Guide
My complete guide to Dubrovnik, bringing together the hotels, restaurants, swimming spots, cultural landmarks and coastal experiences worth building a trip around.
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
A sea-view stay at Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, part of Adriatic Luxury Hotels, with private balconies, coastal access, restaurants, spa facilities and a calm base outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
Restaurant La Bohème Cavtat
A waterfront restaurant in Cavtat, built around Mediterranean dishes, local wine and a relaxed coastal setting shaped by the harbour.
Restaurant More Dubrovnik
A first-hand look at Restaurant More in Dubrovnik, from Dalmatian prosciutto and Pag cheese to green tagliatelle with salmon, served above Lapad Bay at sunset.
Fish Restaurant Proto Dubrovnik
A historic Dubrovnik seafood restaurant dating back to 1886, known for Adriatic fish, seasonal ingredients and a polished Old City setting.
Restaurant Arka Dubrovnik
Dining by the Jesuit Stairs, indulging into Mediterranean food, regional wine and experiencing a more playful approach to dinner inside the city walls.
Restaurant Marco Polo Dubrovnik
A courtyard restaurant in Dubrovnik Old Town, built around Dalmatian flavours, Croatian wines and a more considered take on local tradition.
Milan City Guide
A refined Milan city guide covering where to stay, eat, shop, and visit, with hotel areas, dining notes, design stops, a 3-day itinerary, and useful planning links.
Lake Como Journal: Villas, Gardens & Quiet Lakeside Details
A slower lakeside story shaped by Varenna, Bellagio, villa gardens, old stone paths, quiet terraces, and the soft rhythm of Lake Como.
Milan Journal: Easter Weekend Through Hotels, Design & Dining
An Easter weekend in Milan seen through hotels, design, dining, historic villas, fashion details, and the polished atmosphere of the city.
The Journal: City Guides, Hotels, Dining & Travel
A first note on the places, details, hotels, restaurants, and quiet moments that shape this journal.