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Dive into a world of cobbled streets, hidden cafés, and stories that linger. Kingsley’s Journal is your guide to savoring every moment—whether it’s sipping wine in Tuscany or losing yourself in a Moroccan souk. Start your adventure here, with a flight search to spark your next trip

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Welcome to Kingsley’s Journal

A slow travel blog for wanderers, dreamers, and storytellers.

Hey there, traveler! Welcome to Kingsley’s Journal, my little corner of the internet where I spill the beans on my adventures around the globe. This ain’t your typical travel blog with rushed itineraries or cookie-cutter tips. Nope, it’s about soaking in the culture, savoring local flavors, and finding those hidden gems that make you go, “Wow, this is why I travel.” Think slow travel, deep stories, and a touch of vintage charm. Grab a coffee (or a glass of wine), and let’s wander together.

A Week in Matera: Italy’s Cave City That Stole My Heart

I spent seven days wandering Matera’s ancient sassi, those cave dwellings that feel like stepping into a biblical epic. Stayed in a cave hotel (yes, really!), ate orecchiette with a 90-year-old nonna, and watched the sunset paint the cliffs gold. This is slow travel at its finest.

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Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto

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City Guides

Alfama’s steep streets are a maze of fado bars, tiny bakeries, and laundry flapping in the breeze. I’ll tell ya where to sip ginjinha, haggle for vintage finds, and catch a sunset that’ll make you cry (in a good way).

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Hanoi: Navigating the Chaos with a Bánh Mì in Hand

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is loud, chaotic, and perfect. I mapped out the best street food stalls (pho for breakfast, anyone?), quiet pagodas, and a secret rooftop bar with killer views. Pro tip: watch out for the scooters!

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Tbilisi: Georgia’s Underdog Gem

Tbilisi’s got it all—crumbling Soviet relics, hipster wine bars, and sulfur baths that smell weird but feel amazing. I’ll guide you to the best khachapuri and a bookstore that’s straight outta a fairytale.

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Best Spots for Reading

A Parisian Café Where Time Stands Still

Tucked in Montmartre, this café has creaky chairs, strong espresso, and waiters who don’t care if you linger for hours.

Lake Bled’s Secret Bench

Found a bench by Slovenia’s Lake Bled that’s so peaceful, I read an entire novel in one sitting. It’s off the tourist trail, with views of the castle and mountains. Bring a book and a thermos of tea.

A Tuscan Vineyard for Soul-Searching

This vineyard near Siena has a stone table under an olive tree where I wrote letters to myself (cheesy, I know). The Chianti helps. I’ll share how to find it without getting lost in the hills.

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Wander Slow, Live Deep

Welcome to Kingsley’s Journal

A slow travel blog for wanderers, dreamers, and storytellers.

Travel Diaries

A Week in Matera: Italy’s Cave City That Stole My Heart

Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto

The Moroccan Souk That Changed How I Haggle

City Guides

Lisbon: A Love Letter to Alfama’s Alleys

Hanoi: Navigating the Chaos with a Bánh Mì in Hand

Tbilisi: Georgia’s Underdog Gem

Best Spots for Reading

A Parisian Café Where Time Stands Still

Lake Bled’s Secret Bench

A Tuscan Vineyard for Soul-Searching

Don’t miss a story!

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