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05/27/2026

The first thing people notice about Bo-Kaap is the color.

But the more time I spent there, the more I realized the neighborhood carries a much deeper story.

I’ve now walked through Bo-Kaap more than once during my time in Cape Town, and each visit made me slow down and look beyond the brightly painted houses.

The neighborhood stayed with me long after I left.

I wrote more about the experience in my latest letter, “We Are Still Here.”

05/20/2026

Vineyard or a restaurant.

It was the Taal Monument in Paarl.

I arrived expecting an interesting piece of architecture and panoramic views. I left thinking about language, identity, and the stories countries choose to preserve.

My latest letter is now live.

Recently, I attended the 40th reunion of the Class of 1986 from the International School of Geneva.Some classmates were ...
05/14/2026

Recently, I attended the 40th reunion of the Class of 1986 from the International School of Geneva.

Some classmates were instantly recognizable. Others had changed so much that I spent part of the evening quietly trying to figure out who was who.

At one point, a gentleman spoke to me warmly for several minutes while I smiled politely and silently searched my memory for any clue about his identity.

Nothing.

And yet somewhere between the laughter, nostalgia, and collective confusion, something lovely happened; the years seemed to disappear.

I wrote about the experience — and why it reminded me how important it is to slow down, reconnect, and feel present again.

Link to the full piece in the comments.



05/06/2026

If you don't recognize the person in the mirror anymore, this kind of trip will reintroduce you.

That's what this week’s letter is about — how solo travel helps you reconnect with yourself.

Cape Town reminded me of that.

No rush today. No rush this week.Just a slower start.What do you need this week?
05/03/2026

No rush today. No rush this week.
Just a slower start.
What do you need this week?

04/30/2026

Most people think travel fixes burnout.

04/29/2026

There's a difference between a nice trip and one that actually resets you.

04/28/2026

Real rest can feel unfamiliar when you're used to always being on.

04/27/2026

A change of location doesn't always mean real rest.

04/26/2026

Maybe it's not you... maybe it's the way most trips are set up.

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