My Trips
Beijing: Ancient and Modern Collide
Nov 2010
Solo adventures and culinary surprises: My journey through China's ancient capital.
Brussels: Where Nostalgia Meets Flavor
Jun 2010
From Smurfs to mussels: Our delicious Brussels adventure.
A Love Story at the Bahamas, with the Bahamas
May 2010
Where our hearts met forever: Our Bahamian wedding story.
Cornwall: Where Land Meets Legend
Apr 2009
Where ancient legends meet the Atlantic: Our spring journey through Cornwall's most dramatic landscapes.
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.
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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