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The Search for Shokunin 職人
“Traveling opens our eyes to new ways of life. It fuels creativity and can shape perspectives — even on things we know intimately, like golf. This fall we traveled to Japan with a mission to simply understand a golf destination better. What we uncovered was so much deeper.” [The Old Ghosts]
The Airplane ‘Barf Bag’ Is A Genius Invention Most People Never Think About, And Using One Blew My Mind
The Travel Writer’s Dilemma: Share, or Gatekeep?
“In today’s overtouristed world, should a professional traveler broadcast his discoveries or hide them away?” [NYT]
Where Do We Put All Our (Literal) Baggage?
“As the luxury luggage industry booms, designers are trying to tackle an enduring, infuriating problem: storage for storage.” [Dwell]
‘A Moment of Pleasant Indecision’
“A new exhibition focuses on the labor behind the lobsters, caviar, and martinis that helped define early-twentieth-century travel.” [The New York Review]
The rough magic of Porto
“The Portuguese town has a frank and easy charm. Who better to tell its story than its locals?” [FT]
Trekking Across Switzerland, Guided by Locals’ Hand-Drawn Maps
“Nostalgic for a time before ubiquitous connectivity, a writer ditched his phone and relied instead on serendipity — and maps made by people he met along the way.” [NYT]
Remote Office: Snow Peak’s Jyubako Suites in Long Beach, Washington
“Disconnecting and reconnecting at Snow Peak USA’s thoughtful mini cabins.” [Acquire]
Shipping Out
“On the (nearly lethal) comforts of a luxury cruise” [Harper’s]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Matador FlatPak™ Toiletry Bottles
Rolling Square Pocket Travel Charger
Rimowa x Robbe & Berking Cocktail Case
Battenwear Packable Tote
Tom Bihn Travel Laundry Stuff Sack
Pioneer Zen Zips
Evergoods ELEMENT Flat Pouch
Luggage
AER Carry-On Max
Pelican 22” ATX Carry-On
Muji Adjustable Handle Hard Shell Suitcase 36L
Bellroy Transit Carry-On
Tough Traveler SUITER Garment Bag
TITAN UPGRADE Trolley with front pocket
Paris
Raphael Hotel
E. Dehillerin
Royal Cheese
La Petite Chaise
Stylo Bac