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 . 7/13/26 Atanas . 7/13/26

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.

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

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.

Atanas . 5/22/26 Atanas . 5/22/26

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.

Atanas . 5/19/26 Atanas . 5/19/26

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.