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View MoreThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kat Moore. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… In 2022, my husband and I visited Sicily for the first time. I fell in love with the island and told my husband I wanted to buy a…
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View MoreAt home, my little family is predictable. We wake up early, walk our dog every afternoon, and eat pizza on Friday nights. I know all of my 9-year-old’s moods and habits, but travel breaks routine — and sometimes, that’s where the real magic is. Loading audio narration… Years ago, on…


























































