Kyoto in three days: the stations, walks and routes that make it work
A practical first-visit guide to Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama, with airport arrival, rail connections, a bookable temple lunch and the limits of Kyoto’s day passes.
The art of travelling well
Travel well.
Without the hassle.
Stories, stays and thoughtful journeys for people who value comfort, curiosity and their time.
Open the journal →THE COUPLE MILES AWAY EDITGood places. Better journeys.
For the curious. The comfort seekers. The unhurried.
Our way of travelling →Selected for your next escape
Worth the journey.
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur: loyalty hotels and the routes outside the lobby
Luxury and mid-tier hotels across Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, GHA DISCOVERY and ALL Accor, compared by neighbourhood and practical transport.
Phuket in four days: choose your beach, then plan the journeys
Nai Yang, Kata or Bang Tao? A four-day, three-night plan with specific loyalty hotels, full-service flights from Malaysia, airport transfers and a walk through Phuket Old Town.
The Couple Miles Away philosophy
Less rushing.
More being there.
A hotel in the right neighbourhood. A flight that leaves you with a day to enjoy. An itinerary with room for a second coffee. We care about the details that change how a journey feels.
Travel, thoughtfully planned →A COUPLE MILES AWAY
Follow your curiosity
A sense of place.
Your trip, considered
You choose the feeling.
We’ll help with the plan.
Personal itineraries, carefully selected stays and sensible flight options. For independent travellers who want comfort and peace of mind.
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From the journal.
Malaysian travel cards: Enrich, KrisFlyer and the miles you actually earn
Seven card options, official card images and spending examples: compare Enrich and KrisFlyer earn rates, reward caps, fees and useful travel privileges before choosing what goes in your wallet.
Taiping in two days: the lake, Perak Museum and a sensible rail plan
A specific overnight escape with Taiping station connections, an ALL Accor hotel, a museum-and-lake route, and the choice between the zoo and Night Safari.
Before you spend hotel points: a practical guide to five loyalty programmes
How to compare Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, GHA DISCOVERY and ALL Accor, with worked examples, certificate limits and a booking sequence you can follow.
A journey made for you
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