Yolo Journal

I've always valued insights from well-traveled individuals with a keen sense of style, rather than just writers. Often, my travel plans have sparked from simply seeing a stunning photo of a destination. This inspired me to create Yolo Journal, a project rooted in my love for photography, exploration, and gathering unique ideas. I'm thrilled to provide a space where photographers can showcase their work that might otherwise remain hidden, along with a treasure trove of travel inspiration from creative minds we admire. As someone who cherishes the feel of a printed magazine, I believe that in a world bombarded with images and information, having a magazine that resonates with you—free from distracting advertisements—is something everyone craves. Despite my background in travel content, friends often seek my personal recommendations. They want insights that feel genuine and relatable, rather than overwhelming city guides driven by search algorithms that ignore how people truly navigate new places. We all desire that one intriguing idea or tip that leads us to an experience, rather than spending hours sifting through Instagram tags to discover where the locals hang out. (Pro tip: if you're in a city with one of our stockists, make sure to stop by and ask them for insider tips on what to do and where to go!) Our goal isn't to cover every detail—after all, your smartphone is always within reach. Instead, we curate and refine the best sources and their insights, sharing them in our quarterly publication. We also keep the dialogue alive daily on @yolojournal. And when you stumble upon a place you adore, don’t hesitate to DM us and share your discovery!

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Marina Efraimoglou of Euphoria Retreat

1 week ago | yolojournal.com | Alex Postman

A couple of years back, I was lucky enough to stay at Euphoria Retreat in Mystras, in Greece’s central Peloponnese. While the spa has all of the requisite treatments, hammams and plunge pools, I loved how tied to the outdoors and history it felt—we took long hikes through the pine-scented mountains overlooking nearby Sparta, occasionally passing tiny abandoned but elaborately painted Byzantine chapels and spigots of icy mountain water.
The Crossbody Pouch

1 week ago | yolojournal.com | Yolanda Edwards

I’m a crossbody person 99% of the time. Occasionally, I will use a proper purse if I’m going to a meeting or an event and the occasion calls for it. I typically use a Métier bag when I’m going out for the day (or night), but when I walk the dog, I don’t need that much of a bag.
Dispatch from Bagno Vignoni, Tuscany

2 weeks ago | yolojournal.com | Alexander Lobrano

Some gifts are immediate, like the plump pair of lamb chops the rotund and comically lupine chef James Beard once insisted on buying me after we’d begun chatting while waiting in line at the meat counter in Greenwich Village’s long-vanished but still much regretted Jefferson Market on Sixth Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets.
Violino d'Oro

2 weeks ago | yolojournal.com | Rebekah Peppler

In short… A luxurious 32-room, family-run boutique hotel in the heart of Venice. The surroundings… You might find it hard to leave the plush comforts of your (temporary) home at Violino d’Oro — and yet the hotel is centrally and superbly located. The main entrance is just next to the gondolas lined up on Canal San Moisè.
Packing for Jaipur with Pippa Small

1 month ago | yolojournal.com | Carly Shea

Pippa Small has spent the past 30 years traveling all over the world, working with artisans in areas of conflict to help generate secure livelihoods through jewelry design. On the road for half the year, she has her routine down pat—even if she’s still a self-proclaimed over-packer. No matter where work takes her, Pippa is never without her jewelry stack or signature blue wardrobe.
Being a “Beauty Tourist” with Fiona Stiles

1 month ago | yolojournal.com | Carly Shea

Emmy-nominated celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles has worked with the biggest names, magazines, and brands over the last 30 years. In 2014 she launched Reed Clarke, a highly curated e-commerce site that’s less like Sephora and more like shopping the world with Fiona at your side. After years discovering the best products at pharmacies down tiny alleys in Paris or at kiosks inside Tokyo train stations, Fiona gathered the most special products she’s come across all in one place.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo

1 month ago | yolojournal.com | Carly Shea

In short… The storied grand dame hotel that put Lake Como on the map 115 years ago, Grand Hotel Tremezzo remains as glamorous as everThe surroundings… Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down “Y”, with the town of Tremezzo, now synonymous with the hotel, sitting at its center on the western shore.
Packing with Alexa Brazilian

1 month ago | yolojournal.com | Carly Shea

Alexa is the co-founder of The Perfect—a tightly edited monthly lifestyle newsletter that reads like a manual of Northeastern laid-back preppy-cool, inspired by her childhood on Nantucket and years in London and New York where she was a fashion editor at ELLE, an editor-at-large for WSJ’s Off Duty, and fashion features editor at T Magazine, where she’s still a contributing editor.
Kevin Jackson

1 month ago | yolojournal.com | Alex Postman

Tell us about you and your company. EXP Journeys is a leader in creating private and custom immersive travel experiences throughout the Americas, with an emphasis on the National Parks. With seasoned guides and local connections, we take clients off the beaten path, creating tailor-made adventures (for families, corporate retreats, couples, etc), including luxury guided hiking and dude ranch vacations. I got into the travel industry because I love sharing my passion and enjoyment.
Packing with Gemma Hare

1 month ago | yolojournal.com | Carly Shea

What’s your go-to luggage and why? ForFashion Week in January, I used my large North Face Base Camp roller. I’m a soft-sided fan because I think they last longer than hard cases, especially if you travel a lot and your bag gets bashed around. Plus, you can always squeeze in that little bit more if needed. My carry-on is always my trusty Porter Yoshida Force 2 Way Tote Bag in navy. It has lots of pockets to keep things organised and is big enough to comfortably fit my laptop and other essentials.