What happens after the trip is over?

Fresh home from Italy, Denise and Tim reflect on the moments that surprised them most—from hiking the Path of the Gods and wandering Pompeii to cooking with locals, slowing down, and discovering that the best travel experiences often happen far from the tourist crowds.

More than a recap, this is a conversation about what travel teaches us: how it changes our perspective, deepens our relationships, and reminds us why coming home can feel just as meaningful as leaving.

This week's question: What's a place that changed the way you see the world—and what part of that change did you bring home?