So... how are you guys doing out there?

We are holed-up at home, making the most of staycation and at the same time grieving the multi generational New Zealand family adventure we had planned for this spring break. Whilst we are dreaming of fishing at Huka Lodge and herding sheep at Cape Kidnappers, we remain hopeful and dream of the future when we can all travel outwardly again.

In addition to managing the uncertainty and inability to travel today, we are delighted to be working with many of you on future travel plans for Fall, Christmas, and Spring Break 2021. We are cautiously planning and looking to be one step ahead of the rest of the world when the joy of travel once again becomes a reality.

Remember, even though our wings have been clipped in the short term, we will fly again!

At MOT, we view ourselves as more than a service provider. We are a family business that cares deeply about our clients and partners, and we want you to know that we are here to assist you in navigating this uncertain time.

We live and breathe our passion for travel, and we share your concern at what is happening around the world. At the same time, never before have we been more passionate about the significance of travel to  human connection.  
To help keep your dreams alive, here are some of our favorite travel-related movies, books, and tidbits.

Our Favorite Travel Movies

Out of AfricaUnder the Tuscan Sun (we can help you rent this villa one day!)

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Midnight in Paris

Lost in Translation

(But also: The Talented Mr. Ripley, The English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Roma)

Favorite Travel Books

The Quiet American, by Graham Greene

Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert

Turn Right at Macchu Pichu, by Mark Adams

DownUnder, by Bill Bryson

Under the Tuscan Sun, by Frances Mayes

Travel Tidbits

BBC 4 Radio
Desert Island Discs Podcast

One of my favorite podcasts where guests from politics, sport, and entertainment are interviewed and asked to share their music picks should they be stranded on a desert island.

New York Times
36 Hours in…Wherever You Are

I have always enjoyed the New York Times 36 Hours column loaded with lots of great inspo for long weekends all around the globe. They have shared this fun edition for our current COVID-19 circumstances.

Spotify
Pujol Noche Playlist

One of my most delicious and memorable meals was the incredible taco omakase at Pujol in Mexico City. The most sublime experience where chef Enrique Olvera curates every detail down to the music playlist.