Upon Return

Upon Return is a travel guide that has curated thousands of destinations worldwide, personally experienced and adored by our Chief Traveler, Jason Claire. Some three decades ago, Jason made travel one of his primary modes of experiencing life. Not just hit-n-run travel but dedicating significant time to each of 65 countries, hundreds of hotels and apartments, and thousands of restaurants, then returning again and again to his favorites. Along the road, Jason’s made countless human connections and taken notes on absolutely everything. Jason has become the source of highly satisfying, global recommendations for old and new friends. No one plans a trip without first getting Jason’s list. Where shall I stay in Berlin? Where in Rio should we take my mom for a birthday dinner? What is your favorite gallery in Tokyo? You’ve come to the right place for all of that. Over the years, the requests for Jason’s recommendations became so numerous that he has published everything in the UponReturn.com travel guide. This way, anyone who shares in Jason’s need to make the most out of the little precious time we have on this planet can get to it, and skip the sifting through countless other websites that don’t hold the same values and appreciation for unwavering purpose. The places Upon Return recommends share certain attributes: passion, soul and local connectedness. Our bar is high and specific. Each of the restaurants, hotels, shops and cultural experiences has proven that it is faithful to the craft it represents. Every proprietor and their team feel they have no choice but to cook, host or sing, because they can’t imagine life otherwise. They unquestionably need to be excellent and are passionate about bringing joy to their customers and audiences. That relentless pursuit of improvement makes them special and worthy of a return visit. Wonder Less. Wander More.