Autumn-Winter Edition
JOURNEYS OF TRANSFORMATION
Celebrating how travel transforms us
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Journeys of Transformation
Editor’s Note
Travel is a change in motion. Every journey transforms us—sometimes in grand ways, often in quiet shifts of perspective. In this edition, Journeys of Transformation, we follow the season’s passage from autumn’s golden glow to winter’s sparkle, exploring how cultures mark these transitions with food, festivals, and rituals of light.
From the shimmering lamps of Diwali in India to the vibrant altars of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, from the comforting stews and pastries of Eastern Europe to the steamy warmth of saunas in Russia, each story reveals how people everywhere embrace the turning of seasons and the spirit of renewal.
We also introduce two journeys shaped by curiosity and courage: the story of a Serbian world traveller who explored 76 countries and found wisdom on the road, and our feature on the Grand Tour of 18th-century Europe, the original “gap year” that transformed how we travel today.
We’ll be releasing these stories gradually throughout the colder months, inviting you to travel with us through the changing season. Subscribe to The Charming World to be the first to receive new articles, tips, and inspiration straight to your inbox.
May these stories inspire you to savor the beauty of transformation, wherever your path leads next.
Deti Lucara | Editor
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