Alex Moreau
Slow Travel Editor
Based in Lisbon · 9 years covering travel · Writes in English, Portuguese, French
Alex Moreau writes about going slowly. Nine years of reporting from trains, river boats and towns nobody has a hashtag for, mostly across Europe and North Africa. They live in Lisbon, keep a running list of the continent's best two-hour lunches, and believe most itineraries would improve if you deleted a city.
What Alex covers
- —Rail routes across Europe and where the sleeper still beats flying
- —Small-town stays and the shoulder weeks worth building a trip around
- —Regional wine country beyond the names on the shelf
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Articles by Alex Moreau
Ubud Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Ubud sits in Bali's interior on rice terraces and river valleys, a working arts hub where the real Bali emerges when you stay longer. Spring brings warm days, green paddies, and fewer crowds than peak season.
The Best Things to Do in Phuket
A ranked, opinionated guide to Phuket's best days out — from the Sino-Portuguese streets of the old town to the last clear-water window before monsoon closes the Similan Islands.
Walking with the Anangu: How to Visit Uluru the Right Way
Uluru closed to climbers in October 2019 — a decision that changed how the whole park should be visited. Here's how to walk the Mala Walk, book Anangu-guided tours, and see Uluru-Kata Tjuta properly.
Harvest Season in Mendoza: When to Chase Malbec Through the Andes
During Mendoza's harvest season (February–April), the vineyards come alive. Visit during peak activity in March and April to witness fermentation, join asado lunches at bodegas, and taste Malbec at its most revelatory.
Beyond the Classic Route: A Cultural Journey Along the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
The Salkantay Trek trades Inca Trail permits and crowds for llama herders, weaving villages and coca-leaf offerings to Apu Salkantay — arriving at Machu Picchu no less triumphantly.
The Best Things to Do in Okinawa
Okinawa rewards travelers who slow down: from Shuri Castle's Ryukyu grandeur to Kerama Blue snorkeling and Taketomi's red-roofed lanes, here are the seven places worth staying longer for.
Steamboat South: An Honest Guide to Cruising the Lower Mississippi
Between New Orleans and Memphis, the Mississippi trades big-ship spectacle for antebellum bluffs, Delta tamales, and time enough to actually sit with Natchez and Vicksburg. Here's how to plan it right.
The Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai
From the gold chedi of Doi Suthep to a sticky waterfall you can climb barefoot, here's a ranked, honest guide to how to spend your days in Chiang Mai.
Beyond the Souks: A Cultural Deep-Dive into Essaouira's Walled Medina
A five-day walk through Essaouira's UNESCO-listed medina: its unusual grid layout, Gnawa music nights at Taros, and the thuya wood cooperatives behind Skala de la Ville.
The Complete Guide to Hokkaido: What to See, Do & Eat
Hokkaido's cherry blossoms bloom weeks behind the rest of Japan, giving spring travelers a second chance to catch them. Here's how to base slowly across Sapporo, Otaru and Hakodate.
Essential Tips for Traveling to Hokkaido
Hokkaido's spring runs weeks behind Honshu's and follows its own fishing and blossom calendar. Here's how to sequence Matsumae, Hakodate, Otaru and Furano so you catch it rather than chase it.
Inside Old Québec: A Deep Dive into North America's Most French Corner
Four unhurried days behind Québec City's stone ramparts, between Carnival's last snow and summer's festival crowds, with sugar-shack lunches and honest talk about Québécois French.
Walking the Land: A Cultural Guide to Canyon de Chelly and the Navajo Nation
Canyon de Chelly's canyon floor belongs to Navajo families who still farm it — a guide is required, and this guide explains why that changes everything about how to visit.
The Best Things to Do in Bangkok
From a sunrise climb up Wat Arun to a longtail through Thonburi's canals, here's a ranked case for slowing down in Bangkok — with the timing, prices, and detours that make each stop worth the extra hour.
Beyond Marrakech: The Ultimate Culinary Crawl Through Fez's Medina
Skip the Marrakech circuit and eat your way through Fez's medina instead — spice souks at Place R'cif, a family-run pastilla house, and hands-on tagine classes inside a real riad kitchen.
Stellenbosch: Where South Africa's Cape Winelands Meet the Table
South Africa's oldest wine route pairs Pinotage and Chenin Blanc with Cape Malay-inspired cooking at estates like Delaire Graff and Jordan, best explored slowly across a few well-chosen days.
Hokkaido Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Hokkaido in winter is Japan's deepest snow and slowest rhythms. Stay long enough to feel the season shift.
The Best Things to Do in Ubud
A ranked, unhurried guide to Ubud's best mornings and half-days, from a free dawn ridge walk to holy-water temples, built for winter's quieter, greener season.
The Best Things to Do in Petra
A ranked, unhurried guide to Petra's essential sites for a winter visit — from the Treasury's dawn reveal to the 800-step climb to the Monastery, with the timings and prices that make it plannable.
The Best Things to Do in Japan
Snow monkeys, gaslit onsen towns, and quiet Kyoto temples: the winter side of Japan rewards slowing down. Eight destinations ranked for travelers willing to stay longer in fewer places.
The Best Things to Do in Annapurna Circuit
Poon Hill at dawn, Muktinath's eternal flame, Marpha's apple brandy: a ranked, winter-honest guide to the Annapurna Circuit's best stops and which ones to save for spring.
The Best Things to Do in the Maldives
A ranked, opinionated guide to what actually earns the flight time in the Maldives this winter — from year-round whale sharks in South Ari Atoll to an honest verdict on Hanifaru Bay's off-season odds.
Hoi An Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Hoi An's lantern-lit streets and ancient shophouses reward slow travel. Spend three days here instead of three hours—tailor clothes, learn to cook, and discover why this 15th-century town still moves at walking speed.
The Best Things to Do in Singapore
A ranked, unhurried guide to Singapore's best experiences — from the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay to a 5am hawker breakfast in Tiong Bahru — built for winter travel and real timetables.
The Best Things to Do in Istanbul
Istanbul rewards the active traveler in winter: fewer crowds, sharper Bosphorus views, and real climbs. Here are the 8 best things to do, ranked by effort and payoff.
The Complete Guide to the Maldives: What to See, Do & Eat
From private sandbanks to manta ray encounters, discover why the Maldives remains the world's ultimate barefoot-luxury escape, with a full guide to when to go, where to stay, and what to eat.
Maldives Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Dive world-class reefs, cruise azure lagoons, and unwind in overwater luxury. Master the Maldives with essential facts, diving tips, and insider logistics for your Indian Ocean escape.
Maldives Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The Maldives is a 26-atoll archipelago blending world-class diving with authentic Islamic culture. Fall offers excellent weather and lower prices—explore coral reefs, visit local islands, and immerse in Dhivehi traditions.
Tokyo Quick Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Tokyo blends ancient temples and cutting-edge modernity across 23 wards and 37 million people. Fall's mild weather and autumn foliage make it an ideal season to navigate the world's largest metro.
My Fall in Hoi An: A Travel Story
Five fall days in Hoi An brought lantern-lit streets, a spinning basket boat ride, Marble Mountain climbs, snorkeling off the Cham Islands, and a seasonal river flood that turned the Old Town golden.
My Fall in Tokyo: A Travel Story
A five-day autumn journey through Tokyo, from a sunrise walk beneath golden ginkgo trees to an illuminated maple garden and an unforgettable seat at Sushi Saito.
The Best Things to Do in Tokyo
From wading through immersive art installations to hiking Mount Takao's fall foliage, these are the eight most physical, adrenaline-worthy things to do in Tokyo this autumn — ranked and detailed.
The Best Things to Do in Bali
From cliffside fire dances at Uluwatu to sunrise treks up Mount Batur, we ranked Bali's eight essential experiences for fall travelers seeking clear skies, calmer seas, and fewer crowds.
The Complete Guide to Bali: What to See, Do & Eat
From volcano sunrises to clifftop temples and rice-paddy villas, this complete guide covers everything you need to plan an unforgettable fall trip to Bali.
Prague Quick Guide: Beer, Bridges & Bohemian Charm
Prague enchants with fairy-tale architecture, world-class beer culture, and remarkable affordability. Discover Gothic spires, baroque palaces, and the iconic Charles Bridge.
A Week in the Amalfi Coast: Sun, Lemons & Coastal Magic
Seven perfect days exploring Italy's most beautiful coastline, from hiking the Path of the Gods to savoring fresh pasta in clifftop villages.
Lisbon Quick Guide: Everything You Need for a Long Weekend
Discover Lisbon's perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary energy. From historic Tram 28 rides to authentic fado performances, this hillside capital offers unforgettable culture.