Is Italian cuisine a favorite in your home? If you are wondering where to find some of the world's best food, look no further than Italy! First-time travelers to Italy often choose to visit Rome's Colosseum, Florence for its cuisine, and Venice to see the canals and bridges. But Italy is abundant in diverse, eclectic dishes in every region. No matter where you choose to go throughout the country, you'll get an entirely new dining experience. For instance, when you head towards the lagoon,...

Photos courtesy of Stearns Photos by Christopher A Stearns Savannah has a unique way of imparting lessons without uttering a single word. This year, December 2025, during that peaceful stretch between Christmas and New Year, Chris and I set our sights on Savannah. We were in search of warmth, but not the kind that comes with flashy displays; we craved history without the embellishments, and hospitality that was authentic and genuine, rather than a TikTok reel. Savannah exceeded our hopes,...

Photo Courtesy of Stearns Photos Willemstad isn't a place that shouts. It hums — bright-painted, sun-bleached, slow, and steady. Exactly the kind of island where you'd expect to unwind… unless you're me and Chris. We came to Curaçao to celebrate twenty-five years of marriage. Naturally, that meant strapping on scuba tanks, trekking through national parks, and eating our way across the island like it was part of my job — because it kind of is. Every trip doubles as research for my Stay...