My Trips

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Beijing: Ancient and Modern Collide

Nov 2010

Solo adventures and culinary surprises: My journey through China's ancient capital.

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Brussels: Where Nostalgia Meets Flavor

Jun 2010

From Smurfs to mussels: Our delicious Brussels adventure.

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Lapland: Where Winter Dreams Come True

Dec 2009

Northern Lights, Santa's home, and Arctic adventures: Our magical winter in Lapland's frozen wonderland.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.