Some journeys are measured in miles. Ours is measured in myth. Step into the landscapes of the Odyssey, where every location is shaped by story.

Along Europe’s western edge, Portugal and the Azores invite us to notice how place shapes people. . . and how people respond in return.

What does home mean? In Southern Italy, the answer is written into stone, street life, and memory.

Italy expert Nina Bernardo shares how her 30-year Thanksgiving tradition in Rome blends American roots with Italian hospitality, food, and friendship.

From an East German village to journeys abroad, Christoph reflects on how travel rebuilds the village—where strangers meet and belonging begins.