Travel with intention

Travel & Lust is an independent editorial platform for slow, considered travel — the kind that lingers, notices things, and doesn't need a five-star rating to be memorable. Founded by Charleen Parkes, it exists for travellers who'd rather stay in a courtyard guesthouse than a chain hotel, and who care as much about the people they encounter as the places they visit.

The accommodation we cover ranges from intimate B&Bs to boutique apartments, rural houses and design-led hotels — what connects them is a sense of place. Our Hotel Reviews are personal accounts of stays worth remembering. The Black Book is a curated global directory of independent accommodation worth seeking out. And our Notes section goes further — into culture, interviews, boutique stores, and the things that make a destination feel alive.

If you're a hotel, tourism board or brand interested in working together, get in touch.

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