A city break in Paris reshaped how I think of the afterlife

Inspired by Homer’s epic, this series explores the journeys that changed our editors’ lives. From conquering fears in Indonesia and postpartum resets in Greece via existential epiphanies in Paris, these are modern odysseys to inspire your next adventure. Here, commerce producer Tamara Southward reflects on a transformative city break.

I remember the first time I stumbled across the dictionary definition of death: “A permanent cessation of all vital functions”, according to…