Hi, It's Ale!

Ale Vurchio - Co-founder Passport and Stamps

Ale is a London‑based travel creator and co‑founder of Passport and Stamps, happiest when a rough plan turns into a great story—whether that’s haggling for street food in hidden corners of Marrakech or chasing golden hour on cliff‑hugging coastal drives.

She’s the eye behind the camera and the voice in the captions, turning long train rides, sunrise hikes, and chance conversations with locals into visual‑first, down‑to‑earth guides.

Her work speaks to curious, experience‑driven travellers who care less about ticking boxes and more about feeling like they’ve really lived a place, not just passed through it.

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Toti entering the water with the surf board

My favourite destinations

Ella cafe to work from
Singapore
Devil's Rock viewpoint
Bali
Chinatown singapore perfect headshot Toti Maisto Passport and Stamps
China
Vang Vieng Nam Xay View Point is the iconic motorcycle instagrammable place in Laos
Vietnam
Having fun at Gembleng Waterfalls
Phuket
Working on the road - Backpacking in Thailand

What is the excess policy for travel insurance? A backpackers and DN overview

ByAleFebruary 2, 20254 min read

Since we started travelling full-time, Travel Insurance has been our best companion. You never know what to expect out there,…

One of the best tea factories we visited in Sri Lanka is in Uva province near Ella

12 Best Things to Do in Ella: What We Loved, Skipped and Would Do Again

ByToti M.September 22, 202618 min read

Ella is more than a quick stop on the blue train route. Based on two trips, this guide reveals the…

Visiting the incredible Maya Bay - Toti and Ale walking on the beach

Thailand

ByToti M.August 25, 20254 min read

Thailand Our favourite destination. There we feel at home away from home. One of the best travel destinations we have…

Crossing the streets of Ella town in Sri Lanka highlands

Ella Itinerary: How to Spend 3 Days (+ Optional 4th Day) in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

ByToti M.September 28, 202610 min read

Ella Rock at sunrise, Nine Arch Bridge, and the hotel we’d book again: our real 3-day Ella itinerary, built from…