Last year, my wife and I visited Naples. During our time there we were able to explore the ruins of Pompeii and also Vesuvius, which involved a drive then a bit of a slog to reach the peak - and to our amazement there were wafts of smoke (or possibly steam!). When Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, Pompeii was buried in tonnes of molten ash. Excavations began over 250 years ago and to this day about 70% of the site has been recovered. Walking through those streets was like seeing tim

Why the End Matters More Than the Start Doubtless, we have all seen the 'How it started' verses the 'How it’s going' trend on social media. Usually, it’s a side-by-side comparison: a shaky first sketch next to a masterpiece, or a nervous first-date photo next to a glowing wedding portrait. We love these posts because they celebrate progress. But behind every 'How it’s going' photo is a story of the middle—the messy, stressful, and often difficult parts that don’t always make