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Why We Bring Places Home

There is a curious ritual that happens towards the end of almost every journey.

We start looking for something to bring home.

Sometimes it is deliberate. We buy a postcard, a print, a ceramic bowl or something made locally. Sometimes it is almost accidental: a ticket we cannot quite bring ourselves to throw away, a shell found on a beach, a restaurant card…

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This retro-style poster of Sitges main beach captures the joy and color of summer — a visual celebration of the happiest beach in the world.

Sitges Named the Happiest Beach in the World, and We Couldn’t Agree More

What makes a beach happy? Smiles, sun, and a sense of belonging.

According to a recent international study led by UK-based travel company CV Villas, Sitges tops the list as the happiest beach in the world.

Using AI facial recognition software to analyze over 1,000 Instagram photos taken at 103 beaches worldwide, the study ranked each destination based on the…

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