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A: I went to Italy in 2018. I performed a version of “Romeo and Juliet” in Florence and I fell in love with Florence. The cobblestone streets, the people and the food! I ate the best pasta every single day and loved every minute of it. One of my favorite things to do was go for a morning run along the Arno River to the Ponte Vecchio bridge. The views are breathtaking.

Q: What was the first trip you took as a child?

A: When I was three years old, my mom picked me up from daycare and surprised me with a trip to Disney World. We were living in Florida at the time, so it was a short road trip for us. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world to go on a spontaneous road trip to meet Mickey Mouse and Cinderella in person.

Q: What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?

A: To slow down. America is so fast paced. When I’m abroad, I’m often reminded to slow down, breathe a little deeper and be present.

Q: If you could only pick one place to eat, would you choose a casual meal at a street cart or fine dining at a nice restaurant?

A: Fine dining. Don’t get me wrong. I love a great meal no matter where it comes from. But I love getting dressed up and making a night of it with a full dining experience.

Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?

A: Africa! Ghana and Zanzibar are at the top of my list. But closer to home, I’ve never been to the Gullah-Geechee islands off the coast of South Carolina. There’s so much history there. I grew up in the South and I’m looking forward to planning a family trip there soon.

 

Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?

A: A fresh journal, comfy shoes, a bikini, a straw hat, and a really great playlist.

Q: What would be your dream trip?

A: A beautiful beach, near or far, is a dream come true to me. But Zanzibar, Brazil and the Amalfi Coast are dream destinations.

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(Jae-Ha Kim is a New York Times bestselling author and travel writer. You can respond to this column by visiting her website at www.jaehakim.com. You may also follow “Go Away With…” on Twitter at @GoAwayWithJae where Jae-Ha Kim welcomes your questions and comments.)

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