About Red Hat Barn Travels

Red Hat Barn Travels is a small, slightly quirky corner of the internet dedicated to relaxed, real-world trip planning — with a soft spot for villas, character stays and laid-back escapes.

The name comes from the domain’s original life as something completely different. Instead of letting it gather digital dust, we gave it a passport, a wide-brimmed hat and turned it into a travel journal focused on where to stay and how to make trips feel easy rather than overwhelming.

We care less about ticking off every sight and more about:

• Finding places to stay that actually work for real people

• Understanding neighbourhoods so you’re not stranded miles from everything

• Sharing simple, no-drama tips for planning trips with friends or family

Sometimes that means a private villa, sometimes a cosy apartment or a smart little hotel in the right part of town. Either way, we’re interested in spaces with personality and locations that make your days flow better.

Red Hat Barn Travels is run by a tiny team who spend far too long reading reviews, comparing maps and talking about where the best coffee, quiet corners and sunset spots might be. We share what we learn in plain language: what’s great, what’s just okay, and what to think about before you book.

Occasionally we may earn a commission if you reserve through certain links, but we only write about places and ideas we’d genuinely consider for our own trips.

If you’re planning an escape and want it to feel calm, comfortable and a bit special — without a spreadsheet full of stress — pull up a chair at the Red Hat Barn. We’re here to help you figure out where to stay next.