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Wine Tasting Through the Vineyard of Tuscany, Italy

With its verdant valleys, rolling hills, Renaissance cities, and Medieval hill towns, Tuscany is a vision of romantic, cinematic Italy.

Feb 8, 2024

The Garden of Earthly Delights, and the recovery of imagination

In this piece I look at a medieval painting called The Garden of Earthly Delights, and use it to reflect on the collapse (and hopefully the recovery) of our collective imagination.

Jul 2, 2025

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A Radical Reading List for Garden Thinkers

In this edition of the newsletter, I'm simply sharing a list of books that are informing and shaping Garden Thinking.

Jun 26, 2025

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Introducing Garden Thinking

'Garden Thinking' is a new newsletter. Like a garden, it will undoubtedly change and evolve as I figure out what and how I like to write — as well as what resonates with people, and what doesn't.

Jun 26, 2025

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Discovering the Iconic Landmarks and History of Rome, Italy

Rome is a city that beckons you to get delightfully lost in its labyrinth of narrow, cobblestoned streets.

Mar 8, 2024

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Experiencing the Vibrant Energy of Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a megacity that defies all expectations - a supernova of urban magic where the ultramodern sits seamlessly beside ancient shrines and traditional tea houses.

Feb 24, 2024

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Exploring the Ancient Ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru

Perched atop a remote mountain ridge in the Peruvian Andes, the extraordinary ruins of Machu Picchu will take your breath away.

Mar 12, 2024

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Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland

There are few natural phenomena as spellbinding as the Northern Lights shimmering across the arctic night sky.

Feb 26, 2024

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Turquoise Waters of Thailand's Andaman Sea

The Andaman Sea off Thailand's west coast is a paradisiacal maritime playground of islands, hidden coves, and brilliantly clear waters.

Feb 14, 2024

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