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POMPEII AND THE TRACES WE LEAVE BEHIND
THE PLACE I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE For years, Pompeii existed only in books, documentaries, and my imagination. Then, about fifteen years later, my wife and I found ourselves in Rome on our honeymoon. We decided to take a day trip south. Suddenly, I wasn’t reading about Pompeii anymore. I was standing in it. And…
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The Digital Detox I Never Meant to Take
It feels strangely luxurious now — uninterrupted thought. That’s what travel does. It doesn’t demand you disconnect. It simply gives you a more compelling connection.
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Who Let the Dogs Out?
Found in the forested landscapes of Piedmont, the legendary White Truffle of Alba, often dubbed the “white diamond of the kitchen,” is coveted by chefs around the world and can fetch upwards of $4,000+ per pound. Its darker cousin, the Black Périgord truffle, is found in Umbria and Tuscany, commands a respectable $800–$1,500+ per pound. Haute fungi,…
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From Solo to Selectively Social: What 10 Months in Europe Taught Me About Travel
I didn’t set out to prove anything. But somewhere between navigating foreign train systems, negotiating leases in broken Italian, and figuring out how to get my golden retriever, Maddie across borders with the right paperwork, I realized that’s exactly what I was doing — proving I could go it alone. And I did. For ten…
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6 dishes you’ve never heard of (but should fly 8+ hours for)
ONIGIRI (おにぎり) WHAT IS IT? Rice balls made from steamed white rice, typically shaped into triangles or cylinders and wrapped in nori (seaweed). Fillings vary, but popular options include salted grilled salmon, pickled plum (umeboshi), tuna mixed with Japanese mayonnaise, or simmered seaweed. HOW DO YOU EAT THEM? Onigiri are designed to be eaten by…
