Church of Saint Jovan the Theologian at Kaneo

I Traveled Through Time With My Family in the Heart of Macedonia

"A 13th-century church reached by a half-mile walk through town, notable for its octagonal dome atop a weathered brick building and a large wooden door that can be locked tight; after a priest unlocked the gate the interior revealed light filtering through skylights and cross-shaped cutouts on the walls, illuminating frescoes in the domed ceiling and gilded icons around the room. The priest pointed out Biblical stories depicted in the intricate art; when asked about photography he first pointed to a sign forbidding it, then shrugged and said, “Memories are important.”" - Naomi Tomky Naomi Tomky From trailing a street food hawker in Singapore to navigating the ancient roads of the Mayan jungle, award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky explores the globe with a hungry eye—and mouth. Her work has appeared in publications including AFAR, Saveur, and Eater. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines