Author: rcrusoe

Journeys with Purpose

Journeys with Purpose

Some journeys are about beauty. Some are about discovery. And some invite us to pay closer attention to the world, and to the people working to shape it for the better. We are beginning to explore a small collection of journeys created in collaboration with respected nonprofit and humanitarian organizations. These experiences will be designed [...]

Okinawa: Travel Inspiration

Travel Inspiration Okinawa Japan’s southern islands, seen more slowly. Ryukyuan history, subtropical landscapes, craft, food, music and island traditions reveal a Japan that feels distinctly different from the classic route. Start Planning Okinawa The Journey Okinawa offers a very different lens on Japan. Set far south of the main islands, Okinawa has its own Ryukyuan [...]

Okinawa 2027 Small Group Journey

Travel with Rachel · Small Group Journey · November 2027 Okinawa 2027 Japan, at a different rhythm. A thoughtfully paced small-group journey through Japan’s southern islands, exploring Ryukyuan culture, longevity, foodways, landscape and the quieter rhythms of everyday life. November 7–18, 2027 Now Accepting Interest Small Group I'm Interested A Different Side of Japan More [...]

Malta: Travel Inspiration

Travel Inspiration Malta Malta is small in scale, but remarkably dense in history, architecture and atmosphere. Fortified cities, prehistoric temples, grand harbors and dramatic coastline reveal an island shaped by centuries of Mediterranean movement and exchange. Start Planning Malta The Journey Set between Sicily and North Africa, Malta has been shaped by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, [...]
Korea: Travel Inspiration

Korea: Travel Inspiration

Close your eyes and imagine Korea. Temple bells echoing softly at dawn. Mountain ridgelines wrapped in mist. Ancient palaces tucked between glass towers and neon-lit streets. A place where etiquette matters, meals are shared with intention, and centuries old traditions quietly shape modern life. Where beauty is found in small gestures, careful craftsmanship, and moments [...]