Journal
Slow travel, good food and the craft of making things
14 stories
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A Slow Week in Lisbon
Seven days, three neighbourhoods, one tram line and far too many custard tarts. How to see Lisbon at walking pace.
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A Morning at the Market
Arrive early, bring cash and a bag, and let the stalls decide what’s for dinner. A small guide to shopping like a cook.
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Weekend Sourdough, Simplified
Sourdough has a reputation for being fussy. It doesn’t have to be — this schedule fits around a normal weekend.
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Hiking the Alpine Lakes Loop
Four lakes, two passes and one very welcome mountain hut — everything you need to plan the loop in a long weekend.
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Building a Fast Website in 2026
Speed is a feature. The short checklist we run through on every project before it goes live.
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How We Brew Espresso at Home
You don’t need a café-grade machine — you need a good grinder, fresh beans and a recipe you stick to.
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Kyoto Before the Crowds
Kyoto’s temples are at their best at 6am. By ten, the paths are full. Set an alarm — it is worth it.
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The Slow Train to Ella
Seven hours, forty tunnels and a carriage door that never quite closes: the most beautiful train ride we know.
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Migrating From WordPress Without Losing a Single URL
Redirects are where most migrations go wrong. Keep your permalink structure, and you don’t need any.