John Morrison

Vietnam is Southeast Asia’s best backpacking destination — cheap + food + culture + adventure. $25-40/day comfortable.

Dubai is the world’s most over-the-top luxury — gold + skyscrapers + private islands + helicopter tours.

Thailand is Southeast Asia’s premier luxury — Phulay Bay + Soneva + Anantara villas + cliff resorts. Best luxury value globally.

Switzerland is European mountain luxury archetype — Zermatt + St. Moritz + Lucerne + Lake Geneva. Sky-high prices + sky-high quality.

Japan delivers refined luxury — traditional ryokan + Aman properties + Kyoto cultural depth + Niseko skiing.

Bali is Asia’s most romantic luxury destination — Ubud jungle cliff villas + Uluwatu cliff resorts + Seminyak beach clubs.

Maldives is the world’s premier overwater luxury destination — private island resorts + manta rays + butler service.

Greece is Mediterranean luxury paradise — Santorini caldera hotels + Mykonos beach clubs + private island villas + Crete resorts.

Italy delivers world-class luxury — Amalfi Coast cliff hotels + Tuscany castle estates + Lake Como villas + Venice palazzi. Refined across 5 personal Italy

Da Nang is Vietnam’s rising nomad city — coastal city + beaches + close to Hoi An + cheaper than Bangkok + growing scene.