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My Trips
Canals, Canvas, and Contradictions: Our Amsterdam October
Oct 2008
Where Van Gogh's brushstrokes moved us to tears, Anne Frank's words broke our hearts, and a city of beautiful contradictions taught us about tolerance and truth.
Rocky Steps to Niagara Mist: Our American Dream Summer
Jul 2008
From Philadelphia's founding history to New York's towering ambition and Niagara's thundering power – two travelers discovering America's greatest hits in the heat of summer.
Spires, Peacocks, and Perfect Pilsner: Falling Under Prague's Spell
May 2008
Where medieval clocks still tick, white peacocks roam baroque gardens, and every cobblestone street leads to another reason to never leave.
Bridges Between Worlds: Where Europe Meets Asia in Istanbul
May 2008
From Byzantine mosaics to Ottoman tiles, across continents and through centuries in the city that refuses to choose between East and West.
Paradise Found: Granite Islands and Turquoise Dreams in Seychelles
Mar 2008
From Victoria's vibrant markets to La Digue's iconic beaches, a helicopter ride through the Indian Ocean's most beautiful secret.
A Very English Christmas: Chasing Winter Light Through Ancient Stones and Empty Streets
Dec 2007
When London's tubes stop running and the crowds disappear, England reveals its most authentic winter soul – from Stonehenge sunsets to Brighton's wild shores.
Jetons, Babushkas, and Golden Domes: My First Ukrainian Adventure
Oct 2007
A traveler's tale of getting wonderfully lost in Kyiv in 2007, where metro tokens, helpful strangers, and underground flowers led to love and a lifetime of memories.
My Books
Messengers of Peace
A powerful novel about love, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people in the face of war.
The Way of the Stars
books.by/stefanotempesta/the-way-of-the-stars
A powerful journey of transformation along the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
Connected Scout Leadership
books.by/stefanotempesta/connected-scout-leadership
A comprehensive guide for Scout Leaders in Australia and around the world to develop exceptional leadership skills and create meaningful connections with youth.
Stefano Tempesta
Wanderer, photographer, and storyteller exploring the world one adventure at a time.
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