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.

Atanas . 8/11/26 Atanas . 8/11/26

ALI3I Palermo: Contemporary Dining on Via della Libertà

ALI3I offers a contemporary take on Sicilian dining in Palermo, with a five-course tasting menu, thoughtful service, local wines and a personal story shaped by Alice Di Gennaro and Liborio Mongiovì.

Atanas . 8/8/26 Atanas . 8/8/26

Grand Hotel Wagner: Art Nouveau Elegance in the Heart of Palermo

Behind the chandeliers, dark wood and old-world interiors of Grand Hotel Wagner is something increasingly difficult to replicate: genuinely personal hospitality.

Atanas . 7/21/26 Atanas . 7/21/26

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.

Atanas . 7/20/26 Atanas . 7/20/26

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.

Atanas . 5/30/26 Atanas . 5/30/26

Milan City Guide: Design, Dining and Style in Italy’s Fashion Capital

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.