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The olive oil that's a time machine ... and a hug

Each year, a gift of olive oil arrives on my doorstep.

Jan 31 • Interesting Stranger

What Americans can learn from French people on vacation

How taking cues from other cultures can make travel more enjoyable.

Dec 13, 2025 • Interesting Stranger

What if travel is a zero place?

Third places get a lot of buzz. But if we count backward, do we find travel?

Nov 28, 2025 • Interesting Stranger

When a family business runs out of generations, could chosen family be the answer?

What if it were an exchange program, but for life?

Oct 26, 2025 • Interesting Stranger

Same story, different approach

An alternative telling of Chapter 1

Oct 4, 2025 • Interesting Stranger

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