In our latest newsletter, Jason shares why the best trips don’t always start with a map - they start with a date 🎭. An opera, a symphony, an exhibition… let the rest orbit around it.

Take Rome’s Palazzo Doria Pamphilj: hidden on Via del Corso, it holds Caravaggio, Velázquez, Titian — and centuries of scandal. Pro tip: the audio guide, voiced by a family descendant, is strange, charming, unforgettable.

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After nights out, long meals, and a dose of culture, Hong Kong still has one more temptation: shopping.

@shanghaitang is the city’s own heritage luxury brand 🛍️. Bold silks, sharp tailoring, and homewares that make you consider buying another suitcase. It’s retail therapy that doubles as cultural immersion.

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We’ve already checked the marks on where to sleep, sip, and eat in Hong Kong - now here’s where to feed your brain.
M+ is the city’s answer to Tate Modern or Centre Pompidou 🎨. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron and opened in 2021, it’s bold, massive, and full of surprises.

Tip: Don’t think you can “pop in.” - this is an all-day museum. The permanent collection is strong, but the temporary shows are where Hong Kong really makes its mark.

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Some restaurants expand globally and lose their soul. Mott 32 in Hong Kong didn’t get that memo. 🥟 It still delivers dim sum that’s delicate, pork dishes that ruin friendships (“I thought we were sharing?”), and a Peking duck that has its own fan club.

Just remember: order the duck in advance or risk a heartbreak at @mott32hk.

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Hong Kong has plenty of bars that want to impress you with neon lights and 12-step cocktails, but bar Leone wins by keeping it simple. It feels like the neighborhood spot you always wish you had - only this one happens to be in one of the busiest cities on earth. The drinks are classic with a twist, the vibe is easy.

🍸 Pro tip: pronounce it “Lee-own-eh.” Pronounce it correctly and you’ll get your drink with a knowing grin from behind the bar.

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The Hari is a 5-star hotel in Hong Kong that doesn’t feel like a chain. Luxury, yes — but with personality. The lobby feels like a welcome home, the rooms make you want to unpack, and the service remembers your name (and your coffee order). What else would you need?

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#DYK you can feel like you’ve landed in Tokyo without leaving Paris? 🍣
The place seats just 10 at a time. A chef who lives and breathes his craft, a 3-sided sushi bar in warm wood, and just enough modern detail to frame the tradition.

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Chicago doesn’t lack great restaurants, but @thealineagroup is in a category of its own. 🎭 Part performance, part dinner, and all precision - every course is a reminder why Grant Achatz sits among the world’s best. Three Michelin stars, but more importantly, a memory you’ll replay long after the last bite.

The trick? Scoring the reservation.

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