At Banyan Tree KL, jet lag hit me hard and led me to an unexpected ritual: warm water, fabulous scents, and the city shimmering beyond the glass of the huge bathroom window. In that spectacular space, sleepless hours stopped being a struggle; instead they became a quiet highlight of my stay. A moment where time slowed down, whispering a calm that only the deep night (and Banyan) could offer.

Sharing a quiet moment with loved ones, a la campagne. Homm away from home.

I saw a Reel that said: “A man who is chill about his birthday finds a woman who celebrates it like a festival,” and this Japan trip proved it true. It’s not about the budget but the simple joys that make it meaningful. Travelling with my wife, we keep meeting strangers who restore our faith in humanity. Maybe I misunderstood travel, or maybe Banyan journeys reveal the people we’re meant to meet.

It was one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. The Room was spacious and comfortable, and the amenities were top-notch, with helpful and friendly staff. And the view, so breathtakingly beautiful

Childhood memory: 50 years ago, the bloody Vietnam War ended. I wanted to witness Vietnam’s remarkable rebirth--epic politeness, 100% forgiveness, rejuvenation into an ecotourism hotspot. Thru biodiversity/sustainability initiatives, Angsana-Lăng Cô puts both their culture and gorgeous nature on display, to make a difference into the new millennium. By showing that people CAN get along…if you try.

Este lugar me recordó lo importante que es detenerme un momento y reconectar conmigo misma. Entre sus jardines, su arquitectura histórica y la calma que se respira. Hacienda Xcanatun te hace recordar que la tranquilidad también es un lujo, y que en medio del ritmo acelerado de la vida siempre es necesario encontrar un rincón que nos regrese a nosotros mismos.

Estos días en Hacienda Xcanatun me recordaron la importancia de la pausa y la presencia, experiencias como la clase de aromaterapia o yoga me permitieron reconectar conmigo misma y dejar por un momento de voltear tanto al pasado y futuro centrándome en el hoy. La calma de la suite, el sonido de la naturaleza y pasar tiempo en su espectacular alberca fueron medicina al alma para regresar renovada.

Along the beach, I saw a granny and her grandson lighting lanterns and floating them onto the water. She whispered wishes into the paper while he held the flame steady. They did not speak to each other, but the air was full of tenderness. Love comes in many forms - it does not always need grand gestures - sometimes all it needs are two steady hands, a shared purpose and a common understanding.

In Hongcun, a young girl was helping her grandmother sweep fallen leaves. Every time the wind blew them into a mess, she would giggle and start all over. That small act stirred something within me. All my life, I have tried exerting control over everything, even those beyond my reach. Watching her made me realise that maybe it’s okay to just begin again and embrace joy in the process of trying.