Sicily
The Last Arancina in Palermo
We became absorbed in a debate over the name of Palermo’s famous rice ball. While we argued, the last one disappeared.
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Stories
Stories about Local Stories
Notes from our trip leaders and hosts: what actually happens when a small group travels slowly.
Stories about Local Stories
Umbria
The Umbrian Lunch the Rain Tried to Ruin
Lunch was ready in an Umbrian garden under spring sunshine. One course later, the clouds arrived and the rescue operation began.
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Lake Garda
The Woman Who Made Us Miss the Ferry
We asked a Lake Garda local for directions to the pier. Her answer became a story, we missed the ferry, and somehow that improved the day.
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Umbria
The Horse That Ate Our Map in Umbria
We stopped for a photograph with a quiet Umbrian horse. It ignored the camera and focused entirely on the map in our hands.
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Cairo
The Cup of Tea That Changed Our Cairo Afternoon
We entered a Cairo home for a short visit. One cup of tea became three, and the sightseeing map never left the table.
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Umbria
Hunting Truffles with Uncle Pio in Umbria
We entered an Umbrian wood with Uncle Pio and his trained dog. A quiet truffle hunt became a morning of laughter, patience and buried treasure.
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