It’s one of those things you might not think is so impactful until you’re strolling through a European city and realisation hits. It’s noticeably more quiet. I don’t smell any exhaust. I can cross the street without worrying about drivers or traffic patterns. I sense more of a peaceful vibe.

I love visiting cities, and I enjoy the contrast quieter escapes provide, so when I visit a car-free city, I feel right at home.

My husband and I have a strongly held belief that we look to often in our marriage: Gelato calories don’t count. 

No, I am not a dietician and no, I’m not interested in how incorrect that statement is. As we travel around Europe, we’ve sampled, seen, and learned a lot about gelato. No matter if you’ve spent one summer day in Europe or every summer, gelato is just part of the experience.

The Olympian Artists Programme, a collaboration between the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Museum, will display the artistic talents of Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the 2024 Games through commissioned works focusing on community engagement. This group is heading back to the Olympics. This time, as Olympian Artists.

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For Nerissa Cannon, America’s national parks have always been her door to adventure.

“A lot of times when someone has a disability, there's a lot of emphasis put on the limitation, the barrier. Instead of focusing on someone else solving that problem, someone else putting in that ramp, someone else opening that door, I look for ways to open it myself,” says Cannon.

Despite having flown since I was 2 years old, – I recently developed a fear of turbulence. After a very bumpy ride to Florida on the tail end of an electrical storm, I was filled with nerves, sweat, and sometimes tears (I’m not proud).

My brain knew that turbulence is a normal part of flying and isn’t usually dangerous, but apparently, my body didn’t.