Field Notes & Essays
First-person dispatches from places that changed how we travel.
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How an unexpected discovery on a Vienna walking tour led us to uncover the Jagoda family history, honor seven ancestors with Stumbling Stones, and experience the extraordinary kindness of strangers.
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A ladies-only trip, 16 strangers who became friends, a camel FaceTime in the Sahara, and the connections that outlasted the journey.
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A change of plans in Kuala Lumpur — Batu Caves, a closed temple, and an unplanned stop at a batik studio that brought back a childhood memory.
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Five days hiking the Austrian Lakes region—Mount Katrin, Wolfgangsee, Hallstatt, and the discovery that Austria places benches exactly where you need them.
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A story about leaving room for hidden cafés, commuter boats, and the unexpected moments that stay with us.
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How Cheryl and Steve moved from cruise itineraries toward slower, more independent travel—and found more room for curiosity along the way.
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