Edition One

Featuring Marseilles and Provence, Alaska, Crete, 1997 Egypt, José Right in Portugal, Japanese film, and more.

Reflections

I often watch a few curated movies or shows that heavily feature a destination before stepping on a plane somewhere new. Just before arriving for my first visit to Bogota some 20 years ago, I intentionally re-watched the silly rom-com “Romancing the Stone” and the rather terrifying “Maria Full of Grace” as a way of preparing me for an adventure. (Yes, we can debate about the Hollywoodization and stereotypical framing of either film and its relevance to actual Colombian culture, but the point is that media often has a heavy influence on how we expect to experience a place, real or not.) In the same spirit, I’ll play Antonio Carlos Jobim and Azimuth before a trip to Rio, or I’ll cook up a plate of Brik au Thon to remember how amazing the food was in Tunisia. Travel has a way of electrifying our most sensory experiences, allowing us to make and retain vivid memories that last a lifetime. In the moments of preparation, or in the periods of longing post-trip, I use various forms of media to create a sense of multi-dimensional place for myself and for others with whom I am sharing my stories...

Travel Research: Marseilles

Have you ever dreamed of sleeping inside a masterwork from France’s most notable architect, Le Corbusier? Or sitting inside the frame of Van Gogh’s “Café Terrace at Night?” Or simply having a glorious Mediterranean beach experience away from throngs of tourists?

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Stay: Metohi Kindelis, Crete

Located 3 km outside of Chania, this 17th century villa and farm has been meticulously restored and is the stuff of your European and culinary fantasies. View our full review here.

On Location: Alaska

When I touched down in America’s final frontier, I had visited my 50th American state—a monumental travel milestone a longtime in the making! It was a perfect finale to officially close out pandemic-era travel, after I had done a late 2020 roadtrip to finally visit all of the states in the American Midwest and Northwest that I had never had the time to see. Continue Reading

Travel Journal: Egypt 1997

Recounting my experience of travelling across the ocean for the first time as a teenager to North Africa. Listen here

From the Forum

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Interview: José Right

One of our go-to travel guides in Portugal shares his favorite wineries in the Duoro Valley and his advice for planning your next trip to his wonderful country.

Musings

Syllogi’s ‘Musings’ is a series helping you paint a picture of a destination while traveling from your living room. From relevant books and articles, inspiring movies and tv shows, to songs and even treats and dishes, our goal is to curate a sensory experience that will prepare you for an upcoming trip, reminiscence on adventures past, or simply to envision a place that exists in your bucket list fantasies.

Watch: Perfect Days

For Dreaming of: Tokyo, Japan. Read more.

Read: A Year in Provence

For Dreaming of: Provence, France. Read more.

Taste: Mesh Om Ali

For Dreaming of: Cairo, Egypt. Read more.

Intel & Resources:

In each publication, Syllogi will share various tips, resources, and other odd bits of helpful information we have happened across in our research.

From the Rolodex: Context Travel Guides

This global group of independent tour guides uniquely features hosts who have advanced degrees, such as Masters and PhDs in a relevant subject matter. Read more.

Beauty: South Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul - On a snowy morning, girls pose in traditional attire at Seoul’s most famous landmark.

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