The Journal
Stories from the road — and the planning desk.
Honest takes on trip planning, hidden gems, and how to travel without ending up in front of a locked door.

July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Ask ChatGPT (or Claude) About Seven Sunsets — Directly.
You can now connect Seven Sunsets to ChatGPT and Claude as a custom connector. Ask your AI about our destinations, itineraries, and tips — and get real answers pulled straight from us.
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June 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Your Travel Advisor Is Wonderful. Here's the Part Nobody Talks About.
Travel advisors can be extraordinary — but the cost, dependency, and loss of control aren't talked about enough. Here's the gap most travelers actually fall into.
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June 16, 2026 · 6 min read
We Tried to Let AI Plan Our Trips. Here's What Went Wrong.
AI travel itineraries sound confident — and quietly invent restaurants, close attractions, and send you to museums on the day they're shut. Here's what we learned from testing them.
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