I acquired this hobby when I was a child.
During the journeys that I made, I have grown a lot .
being open to different cultures, which punched me to this world I don't understand this. 2 problems: it's a clause, not a complete sentence. 'Punched me to this world' doesn't make sense.
When I went to Italy I tried local foods.
I had already eaten there.
I stayed at the monastery.
I was based in Fabriano.
They drove me to the airport.
They offered to picke me up/meet me, etc at the station
The environment is fascinating.
They recommend not facing it.
There are intense illegal practices/gangues.