My Trips

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Two Families, One Celebration

Aug 2010

When two cultures become one family: Our Kyiv celebration at Pirogovo Park.

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Northern Ireland: Where Nature and History Speak

Jun 2010

Giants, rope bridges, and powerful memories: Discovering Northern Ireland.

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Svalbard: The Edge of the Inhabited World

Jan 2010

Polar night, white deserts, and the edge of existence: Our journey to the end of the world.

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Paris in Autumn: A City Dressed in Gold

Oct 2009

Autumn leaves and timeless treasures: Our enchanting October in the City of Light.

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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.

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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

Messengers of Peace

MessengersOfPeace.org

A powerful novel about love, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people in the face of war.

The Way of the Stars

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

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.