Hi! We’re Shal & James, your go-to duo for luxe offbeat travel adventures, living traditions and travel guides that mix history, wit and a splash of indulgence.

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If your dream trip involves sipping sunset cocktails at a luxury boutique hotel after kayaking through emerald coves, you’ve just found your people.

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​Real travel doesn't have to be about roughing it or going full digital nomad. It’s about knowing when to treat yourself, when to be savvy with your budget, and how to make every moment (and every £ € $) count.

 

You’ll find honest advice, useful insights including logistics and costs, trip planning tools, plus itineraries we planned, lived and fine-tuned so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the good bits.