"Barriga llena, corazón contento."
(“Full belly, happy heart.”) 😌

At COSME in Lima, that’s not just a saying, it’s the actual business plan.
This playful, colorful spot delivers creative takes on Peruvian classics without overthinking them.
Start with the chicharrón sandwich. End with the chocolate soufflé that may or may not have its own PR team.

Tip: Pair this spot with a slow walk through Barranco’s art streets, and finish the day with a martini. Dry, obviously.

We have over 4,000 more curated places in the guide. Link in bio.

Wonder Less. Wander More.
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Grateful to DC Modern Luxury for featuring Upon Return in their latest issue—an edition that’s not just beautiful, but exceptionally well-curated.

This issue highlights how we think about food, design, real estate, wellness, and travel. It’s a thoughtful list—and we’re proud to be included.

What sets @dcmagazine apart isn’t just this issue. Across every edition, they consistently elevate stories that blend cultural relevance with substance. It’s a publication that respects your time and your taste.

We feel the same. At Upon Return, every recommendation we share is one less tab you need to keep open.

Special thanks to Michael McCarthy (@michael.mccarthy11) for the opportunity and the care behind the piece.

The full issue is out now—and worth your time.

#DCModernLuxury #LuxuryTravel #UponReturn #WonderLessWanderMore

🛕 Wat Phra Kaew: Gold, Guardians & Sacred Space
Series: 3 of 3 | Visakha Bucha Week

We close our Bangkok temple trio with Wat Phra Kaew, inside the Grand Palace—spiritual heart of the country and home to the Emerald Buddha.

It’s ornate, sacred, and best visited early—when it’s still quiet enough to hear yourself think.

Pro tip from us: Arrive early, dress respectfully, and look up often.

📍 Want to go there? Check it out—and 4,000 more places with soul—in the guide. Link in bio.
Wonder Less. Wander More.

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🛕 Wat Arun: Light, Porcelain & Steep Stairs
Series: 2 of 3 | Visakha Bucha Week

Next in our temple tour for Visakha Bucha Day (May 11): Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Rising from the Chao Phraya River in shimmering porcelain, it’s at its best at sunrise—or when you climb to the top (slowly) and take it all in.

⛩️ Tip: Take the ferry from Wat Pho. The approach is half the magic.
🚶‍♂️ Bring water. Your legs will earn their break by the time you`re done.

📍 Want to go there? Check it out—and 4,000 more places with soul—in the guide. Link in bio.
Wonder Less. Wander More.

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🛕 Temples, Tales & Gold You Can’t Miss
Series: 1 of 3

This week marks Visakha Bucha Day (May 11)—Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist holiday, honoring the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three temples where spirit, beauty, and daily life converge.

First: Wat Pho—home to a 151-foot Reclining Buddha with Bangkok’s calmest energy. Beyond the gold leaf, it’s a working monastery and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. (Yes, you can book one. Yes, you should.)
🧘 Come for the stillness. Stay for the stretch.
🥾 Shoulders and knees covered. No need to book ahead.

📍 Want to go there? Check it out—and 4,000 more places with soul—in the guide. Link in bio.
Wonder Less. Wander More.

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What if you choose a blackout this time?

After last week’s unexpected blackout in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, a few of you said you felt inspired.

So here’s a thought: what if you intentionally recreated that feeling?

🥾🌵Start in Sedona, with a hike that doesn’t need GPS. Begin at Cathedral Rock, make your way to Bell Rock, and pass by Devil’s Bridge. Bring sunscreen, water, a hat, and a paper map. Check messages before, and just leave your phone. Then go—hike, get lost, look around.

We’re calling it PAUSE - Put Aside Unnecessary Screen Engagement.

🗺️ Explore more places perfect for your own intentional blackout. Link in bio.
Wonder less. Wander more.

#UponReturn #ReturnWithStories #DigitalDetox #AuthenticTravel #WonderLessWanderMore

📚 Where Books Breathe and People Matter

At Powell’s—Portland’s iconic city-block-sized bookstore—store manager Bryanne Hoeg starts her day in the hush before opening.
“It’s quiet, but buzzing—like the books know it’s showtime.”

She dreams of driving the Powell’s delivery truck someday. Until then, she’s recommending pie (always), and sneaking books from staff displays into her own TBR (to be read) pile 📖.

We return for the books. But it’s the Bryannes who make them matter ❤️.

Check out this and 4,000+ other places with soul — link in bio.

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French macarons are one of those things you think you like—until you try a real one. Then it’s over.
The ones we’d gladly risk adding an extra kilo for? Sweets by Shayda. No notes. ✨

Crisp outside, cloud-soft inside, and filled like someone actually cared.
Birthday cake. Lemon curd. Something toasted. Something floral. All perfect. 🍬
Pro tip: Get the big raspberry one. Eat it somewhere private. It gets emotional.

Wonder less. Wander more.
The sweets are in the guide—link in bio.

P.S. The macarons are just the gateway. There are other sweets here worth overdosing on too.

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#DYK the chandelier at the Palais Garnier in Paris weighs over 7 tons—and once crashed mid-performance?
(Imagine buying orchestra seats and getting hit with plot development.) 🎭

This 1875 masterpiece is all marble staircases, gold leaf, velvet with status, and a surprise Chagall ceiling that somehow works. ✨

🎶 Upcoming at the Palais Garnier in May:
- Il Trittico (May 6): Three one-act operas—love, grief, and dark comedy.
- Sylvia (May 9): A ballet of myth, romance, and heroic leaps.
- Rigoletto (May 10): A jester, a curse, and all the Verdi drama.

A tip from us: Take the stairs. Pretend you`re arriving by carriage.
Wonder less. Wander more.

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