This past weekend, I visited the Hallockville Country Fair, a yearly highlight on Long Island that unites families and friends for two days filled with laughter, learning, and cherished memories. I must say, his air was much more than just a event; it honored local culture, history and the simple joys of rural life. With museum tours and interactive activities for children, if offered something for everyone, making it an event I was delighted to attend.

In July, after dreaming about travelling to Andros Island for many years, the northernmost island of the Greek Cyclades, I finally got a...