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Writing, slowly.
Considered essays on the hotels, cities, and travellers that interest us.
City Guides
Where to stay in Tokyo: the 2026 edition
Nine hotels now define the top of the Tokyo market. Here is how we actually choose between them, client by client.
July 2026 · 9 min read
City Guides
The case for Kowloon: Hong Kong's harbourfront hotels
Why the city's most considered stays now sit on the Kowloon side — and which view to ask for.
June 2026 · 7 min read
City Guides
The palaces of Paris: an opinionated guide
Fifteen great flags now operate in Paris. Our honest read on who stays where, and why.
May 2026 · 12 min read