The Discovery Compass
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Told in their own words — the travelers who came for the food and left with friendships that lasted long after the trip ended.
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[ Diane at Maria's table, Tuscany, warm afternoon light ]
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Why I Came Back Four Times
I booked my first CDV trip thinking it was a vacation. By the end of day two, I understood it was something different — and I've been trying to explain that to people ever since. Four trips in, I'm not sure I have the words yet, but I'll try.
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Diane K.··6 min read
[ Maria's stone farmhouse exterior, Montalcino hills ]
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How We Found Maria's Kitchen
Eighteen years ago, Paola and I drove down a dirt road in the hills above Montalcino because someone at a gas station told us we should. We were looking for lunch. What we found changed the entire shape of what CDV would become.
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Michael Kovnick··5 min read
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