The Blank Canvas Edit
Places I know. Places I love. Places worth travelling for and in the right season
The right place at the right time
Inspiration by season
Timing changes everything. The same coastline in June and in late September are two different places. Discover where the light, weather, landscape and atmosphere come together at their best - then use the inspiration to build your journey.
January to March
Rajasthan
Arguably at its finest, palaces and desert forts in cool, clear light.
Sri Lanka
The south and west coasts at their calmest and sunniest.
Angkor Wat
Dry season mornings, mist over the temple towers.
April
Silk Road Countries
Samarkand and Bukhara before the summer heat arrives.
Japan and Korea
Blossom season, brief, beautiful and worth planning around.
Jordan
Petra and Wadi Rum in warm, walkable spring weather.
May
The Caucasus
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan in full green.
Bhutan
Rhododendron forests in spectacular bloom.
Morocco
Souks, riads and mountain air before high summer.
June
European Cities
Long evenings, terraces and festival season.
The Baltics
Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius at their brightest.
Scandinavia
Archipelagos and coastal villages in soft northern light.
July and August
Norwegian Fjords
The Midnight Sun over still, deep water.
Iceland
Waterfalls, lava fields and endless daylight.
Faroe Islands
Sea cliffs, grass roofs and dramatic weather.
Scottish Highlands
Heather in flower across the glens.
Finland's Lake District
Forest cabins, saunas and mirror-still water.
September and October
Greece
Warm sea, quieter islands, golden light.
Turkey
Istanbul and the coast at their most comfortable.
The Balkans
Ancient wonders framed by autumn colour.
Egypt
Temples and the Nile without the summer heat.
Jordan
A second perfect window for Petra and Wadi Rum.
Southern Spain
Andalusian patios, tapas and harvest season.
Sicily
Baroque hill towns, olive groves and the sea.
November and December
Colombia
Cartagena's colour and the coffee country.
Mexico
Colonial cities and coast in dry, bright weather.
Peru
Andean landscapes and ancient stone.
Guatemala
Antigua, volcanoes and highland markets.
Cuba
Havana's faded grandeur in golden light.
Europe's Christmas Markets
Lantern light, spiced wine and winter squares.