Travel notes for people who plan ahead.
Timing, cost, and what it is actually like.
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What makes it worth it
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Just one email.
Marked offers
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No sponsorship
No tourist board or hotel has paid for a mention here.
Real costs
What a trip actually comes to, including the parts people forget.
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What an issue looks like
A recent issue
- Packing light
- Where to stay
- Getting there
- Travelling without an itinerary
A short comment from the desk rounds it off, and the footer always carries an exit.
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What gets written about
- Packing light
- Where to stay
- Getting there
- Travelling without an itinerary
Off-season trips, planned properly.
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Frequency
A weekly note, and offers besides.
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