/*
Theme Name: Coffee & Compass
Theme URI: https://coffeeandcompass.com
Author: Coffee & Compass
Author URI: https://coffeeandcompass.com
Description: A modern, feminine travel blog theme with elegant typography, warm earth tones, animated interactions, and powerful WordPress Customizer controls. Perfect for travel bloggers covering Asia and beyond.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: travel, blog, feminine, modern, customizer, one-column, two-columns, three-columns, custom-colors, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, post-formats, rtl-language-support, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready
Text Domain: coffee-compass

Coffee & Compass WordPress Theme
================================
*/

/* ============================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — All editable via WordPress Customizer
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --cc-espresso:      #2C1A0E;
  --cc-mocha:         #5C3D2E;
  --cc-caramel:       #C4853A;
  --cc-gold:          #D4A96A;
  --cc-blush:         #E8C5B0;
  --cc-dusty-rose:    #C4937A;
  --cc-sage:          #8A9E8C;
  --cc-terracotta:    #C46D5E;
  --cc-latte:         #D4BFA6;
  --cc-cream:         #FAF7F2;
  --cc-warm-white:    #FDF9F4;
  --cc-mist:          #EDE8E0;

  /* Typography */
  --cc-font-display:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --cc-font-serif:    'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --cc-font-body:     'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Sizing */
  --cc-radius:        20px;
  --cc-radius-sm:     12px;
  --cc-radius-pill:   100px;

  /* Thumbnail sizes (customizable) */
  --cc-thumb-card-h:  240px;
  --cc-thumb-hero-h:  520px;
  --cc-thumb-wide-h:  380px;

  /* Layout */
  --cc-container:     1280px;
  --cc-sidebar-w:     320px;
  --cc-gap:           28px;

  /* Transitions */
  --cc-ease:          cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background: var(--cc-cream);
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

/* ============================================================
   NEW FEATURE CSS VARIABLES (defaults — overridden by inline CSS)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --cc-img-fit:         cover;
  --cc-img-radius:      16px;
  --cc-overlay-opacity: 0.4;
  --cc-nav-height:      72px;
  --cc-progress-color:  #C4853A;
  --cc-progress-h:      3px;
  --cc-btt-color:       #2C1A0E;
  --cc-font-size-base:  15px;
}

/* ============================================================
   NOISE TEXTURE
   ============================================================ */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9997; opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR
   ============================================================ */
.cc-cursor {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--cc-caramel);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  transition: transform .12s ease;
}
.cc-cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cc-caramel);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: .55;
  transition: width .3s var(--cc-ease), height .3s var(--cc-ease), opacity .3s;
}
.cc-cursor-ring.is-hover { width: 56px; height: 56px; opacity: .3; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTAINER
   ============================================================ */
.cc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--cc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-container { padding: 0 32px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .cc-container { padding: 0 20px; } }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
   ============================================================ */
.cc-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-caramel);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cc-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cc-caramel);
}
.cc-heading {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
}
.cc-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cc-caramel); }
h1.cc-heading { font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); }
h2.cc-heading { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 56px); }
h3.cc-heading { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 36px); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.cc-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .3s var(--cc-ease);
  cursor: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}
.cc-btn-primary {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  color: var(--cc-cream);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--cc-caramel);
  transform: translateX(-101%);
  transition: transform .4s var(--cc-ease);
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
}
.cc-btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.cc-btn-primary span, .cc-btn-primary svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cc-btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }
.cc-btn-primary svg { transition: transform .3s; }

.cc-btn-ghost {
  color: var(--cc-mocha);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-latte);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: none;
}
.cc-btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--cc-caramel); border-color: var(--cc-caramel); }

/* ============================================================
   LOADER
   ============================================================ */
#cc-loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
  transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s;
}
#cc-loader.loaded { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.cc-loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--cc-cream);
  font-style: italic;
}
.cc-loader-logo em { color: var(--cc-gold); }
.cc-loader-bar {
  width: 120px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-loader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--cc-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: ccLoad 1.6s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes ccLoad { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
#cc-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 60px;
  background: rgba(253,249,244,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,133,58,.07);
  transition: height .4s var(--cc-ease), box-shadow .4s;
}
#cc-nav.scrolled {
  height: 60px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(44,26,14,.07);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { #cc-nav { padding: 0 24px; } }

.cc-nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.cc-nav-logo-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cc-nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}
.cc-nav-logo-text em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cc-caramel); }

.cc-nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px;
}
.cc-nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cc-mocha);
  position: relative;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.cc-nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -3px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--cc-caramel);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.cc-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.cc-nav-links a.current-menu-item { color: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-nav-links a.current-menu-item::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.cc-nav-cta {
  background: var(--cc-espresso) !important;
  color: var(--cc-cream) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-size: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background .3s !important;
}
.cc-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--cc-caramel) !important; }
.cc-nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Mobile hamburger */
.cc-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: none; background: none; border: none; padding: 4px;
}
.cc-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  transition: all .3s;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cc-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .cc-nav-links { 
    position: fixed; top: 60px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(253,249,244,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .4s var(--cc-ease);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
  }
  .cc-nav-links.open { max-height: 400px; }
  .cc-nav-links a { 
    padding: 16px 24px; 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
    display: block;
  }
  /* Hide desktop CTA pill on tablet/mobile */
  .cc-nav-links-wrap > .cc-nav-cta { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.cc-ticker {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-ticker-track {
  display: flex; width: max-content;
  animation: ccTicker 30s linear infinite;
}
.cc-ticker:hover .cc-ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.cc-ticker-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-latte);
}
.cc-ticker-sep { color: var(--cc-gold); font-size: 16px; }
@keyframes ccTicker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.cc-hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  padding-top: 72px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cc-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
}
.cc-hero-left {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-hero-left { padding: 60px 32px; } }

.cc-hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0; animation: ccFadeUp .9s ease forwards .3s;
}
.cc-hero-eyebrow-line { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-hero-eyebrow span {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cc-caramel);
}
.cc-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.5vw, 82px);
  font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--cc-espresso);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0; animation: ccFadeUp .9s ease forwards .5s;
}
.cc-hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cc-caramel); display: block; }
.cc-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--cc-mocha);
  line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 400px; margin-bottom: 48px;
  opacity: 0; animation: ccFadeUp .9s ease forwards .7s;
}
.cc-hero-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0; animation: ccFadeUp .9s ease forwards .9s;
}

.cc-hero-right {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-hero-right { height: 55vw; min-height: 300px; } }
.cc-hero-right::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250,247,242,.25) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}

.cc-hero-img-grid {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 80px 60px 40px 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-hero-img-grid { padding: 24px; } }
.cc-hero-img-box {
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.cc-hero-img-box:first-child { grid-row: span 2; animation: ccFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cc-hero-img-box:nth-child(2) { animation: ccFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s; }
.cc-hero-img-box:nth-child(3) { animation: ccFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite 2.4s; }
.cc-hero-img-box img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--cc-ease);
}
.cc-hero-img-box:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.cc-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,26,14,.55) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.cc-img-label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 14px;
  color: white; font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; z-index: 2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.cc-img-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  background: rgba(212,169,106,.9);
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
  font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cc-hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 40px; left: 60px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0; animation: ccFadeUp .9s ease forwards 1.3s;
}
.cc-scroll-line { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--cc-latte); }
.cc-scroll-text {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SCAFFOLD
   ============================================================ */
.cc-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.cc-section-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY PILLS (Nav Categories)
   ============================================================ */
.cc-cat-nav {
  background: var(--cc-warm-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
  padding: 0;
  position: sticky; top: 72px; z-index: 400;
}
.cc-cat-nav-inner {
  display: flex; gap: 4px;
  overflow-x: auto; padding: 12px 60px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.cc-cat-nav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.cc-cat-pill {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cc-mocha);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all .3s; cursor: none;
}
.cc-cat-pill:hover, .cc-cat-pill.active {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  color: var(--cc-cream);
}
.cc-cat-pill .count {
  background: rgba(212,169,106,.25);
  color: var(--cc-gold);
  padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 9px;
}
.cc-cat-pill.active .count { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: var(--cc-cream); }

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED POST
   ============================================================ */
.cc-featured-wrap {
  padding: 80px 60px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-featured-wrap { padding: 60px 32px 0; } }

.cc-featured-card {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  min-height: 500px; position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cc-featured-img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-featured-img img {
  width: 100%; height: var(--cc-thumb-hero-h);
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .8s var(--cc-ease);
}
.cc-featured-card:hover .cc-featured-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.cc-featured-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 50%, var(--cc-espresso));
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cc-featured-img img { height: 300px; }
  .cc-featured-img::after { background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--cc-espresso) 20%, transparent); }
}

.cc-featured-body {
  padding: 56px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-featured-body { padding: 40px 32px; } }

.cc-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,169,106,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,169,106,.28);
  color: var(--cc-gold);
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  width: fit-content; margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cc-featured-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-cream); line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.3px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cc-featured-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--cc-latte);
  line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.cc-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: rgba(212,191,166,.5);
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.cc-read-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--cc-gold);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,169,106,.3);
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  transition: all .3s; width: fit-content;
}
.cc-read-link:hover { color: var(--cc-cream); border-color: var(--cc-cream); }
.cc-read-link svg { transition: transform .3s; }
.cc-read-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ============================================================
   POST CARDS — Multiple Layouts
   ============================================================ */

/* Grid 3-col */
.cc-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cc-gap);
}
.cc-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cc-gap);
}
.cc-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cc-gap);
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .cc-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  {
  .cc-grid-3, .cc-grid-2, .cc-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Standard Post Card */
.cc-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--cc-ease), box-shadow .4s;
  cursor: none; position: relative;
}
.cc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(44,26,14,.11);
}
.cc-card-thumb {
  height: var(--cc-thumb-card-h);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.cc-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--cc-ease);
}
.cc-card:hover .cc-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.cc-card-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,26,14,.4), transparent 55%);
}
.cc-card-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: rgba(253,249,244,.92);
  color: var(--cc-caramel);
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cc-card-body { padding: 26px; }
.cc-card-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.2px;
  color: var(--cc-espresso); margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.cc-card:hover .cc-card-title { color: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--cc-mocha);
  line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: .7;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-card-footer {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); opacity: .6;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
}
.cc-card-arrow {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--cc-cream); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cc-caramel);
  transition: all .3s;
  border: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
}
.cc-card:hover .cc-card-arrow {
  background: var(--cc-espresso); color: var(--cc-cream); border-color: var(--cc-espresso);
}

/* Horizontal Card (list style) */
.cc-card-h {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius); overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  transition: transform .4s var(--cc-ease), box-shadow .4s;
  cursor: none;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cc-card-h { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cc-card-h:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(44,26,14,.08);
}
.cc-card-h-thumb {
  height: 200px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.cc-card-h-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--cc-ease); }
.cc-card-h:hover .cc-card-h-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.cc-card-h-body { padding: 28px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }

/* Wide/Full-Width Card */
.cc-card-wide {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius); overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  transition: transform .4s var(--cc-ease), box-shadow .4s;
  cursor: none;
}
.cc-card-wide:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(44,26,14,.1); }
.cc-card-wide-thumb { height: var(--cc-thumb-wide-h); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.cc-card-wide-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--cc-ease); }
.cc-card-wide:hover .cc-card-wide-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cc-card-wide-body { padding: 48px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cc-card-wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY HEADING BLOCKS
   ============================================================ */
.cc-cat-section { padding: 80px 0 0; }
.cc-cat-section-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
  position: relative;
}
.cc-cat-section-head::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0;
  width: 80px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cc-caramel);
}

/* Decorative category banner */
.cc-cat-banner {
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-cat-banner-text .label {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px; opacity: .7;
}
.cc-cat-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.cc-cat-banner-count {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 80px; font-style: italic;
  opacity: .15; line-height: 1;
}
.cc-cat-banner-deco {
  position: absolute; right: -40px; top: -40px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ============================================================
   DESTINATIONS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.cc-dest-section { background: var(--cc-mist); padding: 80px 0; }
.cc-dest-scroll {
  display: flex; gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 8px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.cc-dest-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.cc-dest-chip {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius); overflow: hidden;
  cursor: none; transition: transform .3s;
}
.cc-dest-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.cc-dest-chip-img {
  height: 240px; position: relative;
}
.cc-dest-chip-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cc-dest-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,26,14,.72) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.cc-dest-name {
  position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 16px;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 17px; color: white; font-style: italic;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cc-dest-count {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  background: rgba(212,169,106,.88);
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
  font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.cc-newsletter {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--cc-warm-white);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-newsletter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(196,133,58,.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cc-newsletter-deco {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 14vw, 160px);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(196,133,58,.1);
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  white-space: nowrap; pointer-events: none;
  font-style: italic; user-select: none; line-height: 1;
}
.cc-newsletter-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cc-newsletter-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--cc-caramel); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.cc-newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cc-espresso);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.5px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cc-newsletter-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-newsletter-sub {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--cc-mocha);
  font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.cc-newsletter-form {
  display: flex; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: white; border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cc-mist);
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(44,26,14,.06);
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.cc-newsletter-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--cc-caramel);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(196,133,58,.14);
}
.cc-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; border: none; outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
}
.cc-newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--cc-latte); }
.cc-newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--cc-espresso); color: var(--cc-cream);
  border: none; padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: none;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.cc-newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--cc-caramel); }

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */
.cc-layout-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--cc-sidebar-w);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-layout-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cc-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
.cc-widget {
  background: white; border-radius: var(--cc-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  position: sticky; top: 140px;
}
.cc-widget + .cc-widget { position: static; }
.cc-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-caramel); margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.cc-widget-title::before {
  content: '✦'; font-size: 8px;
}

/* Recent posts widget */
.cc-widget-post {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
}
.cc-widget-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cc-widget-post-thumb {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cc-widget-post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cc-widget-post-text { flex: 1; }
.cc-widget-post-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-espresso); line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color .3s;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-widget-post-title:hover { color: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-widget-post-date {
  font-size: 10px; color: var(--cc-mocha); opacity: .5;
  margin-top: 4px; font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
}

/* Category widget */
.cc-widget-cats a {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); transition: color .3s;
}
.cc-widget-cats a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cc-widget-cats a:hover { color: var(--cc-caramel); }
.cc-widget-cats .cnt {
  background: var(--cc-mist); color: var(--cc-mocha);
  font-size: 10px; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Tag cloud widget */
.cc-widget-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.cc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  background: var(--cc-mist); color: var(--cc-mocha);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-size: 11px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.cc-tag:hover { background: var(--cc-espresso); color: var(--cc-cream); }

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ============================================================ */
.cc-single-hero {
  width: 100%; height: var(--cc-thumb-hero-h);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.cc-single-hero img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.cc-single-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,26,14,.65) 0%, rgba(44,26,14,.1) 50%, transparent);
}
.cc-single-hero-content {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cc-single-hero-content { padding: 32px; } }

.cc-single-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  color: white; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.5px;
  max-width: 800px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.cc-single-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.cc-single-meta-dot { opacity: .4; }

.cc-single-content {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}
.cc-single-content p {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.cc-single-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 32px; font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cc-espresso);
  line-height: 1.2; margin: 48px 0 20px;
}
.cc-single-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 24px; font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cc-espresso);
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
}
.cc-single-content ul {
  list-style: none; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.cc-single-content ul li {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--cc-mocha);
  line-height: 1.7; padding: 8px 0 8px 28px;
  position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
}
.cc-single-content ul li::before {
  content: '✦';
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--cc-caramel); font-size: 10px;
  top: 14px;
}
.cc-single-content blockquote {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--cc-caramel);
  padding: 24px 32px; margin: 40px 0;
  background: var(--cc-mist); border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
}
.cc-single-content blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 22px; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-espresso); margin-bottom: 0;
}
.cc-single-content img {
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius);
  margin: 32px 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.cc-single-content a { color: var(--cc-caramel); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,133,58,.3); }

/* Post nav */
.cc-post-nav {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px; padding: 48px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cc-post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cc-post-nav-item {
  background: white; border-radius: var(--cc-radius);
  padding: 24px; transition: all .3s;
}
.cc-post-nav-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(44,26,14,.08); }
.cc-post-nav-label {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-caramel); font-family: var(--cc-font-body); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cc-post-nav-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-espresso); line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT / AUTHOR BLOCK
   ============================================================ */
.cc-author-box {
  background: white; border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px; display: flex; gap: 28px;
  align-items: flex-start; margin: 48px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cc-author-box { flex-direction: column; } }
.cc-author-avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--cc-mist);
}
.cc-author-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cc-author-name {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 20px; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-espresso); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cc-author-role {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-caramel); font-family: var(--cc-font-body); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cc-author-bio {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--cc-mocha); line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE TEMPLATES
   ============================================================ */

/* About Page */
.cc-about-hero {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  padding: 140px 60px 80px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-about-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 120px 32px 60px; } }
.cc-about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,133,58,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cc-about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cc-cream);
  line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.cc-about-hero-title em { color: var(--cc-gold); }
.cc-about-hero-text {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--cc-latte);
  line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300;
}
.cc-about-img {
  border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4; max-height: 480px;
}
.cc-about-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Stats row */
.cc-stats-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--cc-mist);
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius); overflow: hidden; margin: 60px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cc-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.cc-stat {
  background: white; padding: 36px 28px; text-align: center;
}
.cc-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 48px; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cc-caramel); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cc-stat-label {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); opacity: .6;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
}

/* Contact Page */
.cc-contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cc-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cc-form-field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cc-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  margin-bottom: 8px; opacity: .7;
}
.cc-form-input, .cc-form-textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cc-mist);
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-sm);
  background: white; color: var(--cc-espresso);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-size: 14px;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  outline: none;
}
.cc-form-input:focus, .cc-form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cc-caramel);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,133,58,.08);
}
.cc-form-textarea { min-height: 160px; resize: vertical; }

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================================ */
.cc-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); opacity: .6;
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.cc-breadcrumb a { transition: color .3s; }
.cc-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--cc-caramel); opacity: 1; }
.cc-breadcrumb-sep { opacity: .4; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (Generic)
   ============================================================ */
.cc-page-hero {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  padding: 140px 60px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cc-page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--cc-cream), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cc-page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  color: var(--cc-cream); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.0; margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.cc-page-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--cc-latte);
  font-style: italic; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

/* ============================================================
   SEARCH
   ============================================================ */
.cc-search-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
  background: white; border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cc-mist);
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(44,26,14,.06);
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.cc-search-bar:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--cc-caramel);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(196,133,58,.12);
}
.cc-search-bar input {
  flex: 1; border: none; outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
}
.cc-search-bar button {
  background: var(--cc-espresso); color: var(--cc-cream);
  border: none; padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: none; transition: background .3s;
}
.cc-search-bar button:hover { background: var(--cc-caramel); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.cc-footer {
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  padding: 80px 60px 40px;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cc-footer { padding: 60px 24px 32px; } }
.cc-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--cc-gold), transparent);
  opacity: .25;
}
.cc-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px; margin-bottom: 56px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .cc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cc-footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-display);
  font-size: 26px; color: var(--cc-cream);
  font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cc-footer-brand-name em { color: var(--cc-gold); font-style: normal; }
.cc-footer-brand-bio {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--cc-latte);
  font-style: italic; line-height: 1.6; opacity: .8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cc-footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.cc-social {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,169,106,.14);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cc-latte); transition: all .3s;
}
.cc-social:hover {
  background: var(--cc-caramel); border-color: var(--cc-caramel);
  color: white; transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.cc-footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cc-gold); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.cc-footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.cc-footer-col a {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(212,191,166,.65);
  transition: color .3s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.cc-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--cc-cream); }
.cc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,169,106,.08);
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(212,191,166,.35);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.cc-footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--cc-font-serif);
  font-style: italic; color: rgba(212,169,106,.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes ccFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes ccFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.cc-reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--cc-ease), transform .8s var(--cc-ease);
}
.cc-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Stagger children */
.cc-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .0s; }
.cc-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; }
.cc-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.cc-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .3s; }
.cc-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .4s; }
.cc-stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .5s; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */
.cc-pagination {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.cc-page-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body); font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cc-mocha); transition: all .3s;
}
.cc-page-num:hover, .cc-page-num.current {
  background: var(--cc-espresso); color: var(--cc-cream);
}
.cc-page-num.current { cursor: default; }

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY
   ============================================================ */
.cc-text-center { text-align: center; }
.cc-mb-4  { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cc-mb-6  { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cc-mb-8  { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cc-mb-12 { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.cc-mt-8  { margin-top: 32px; }
.cc-mt-12 { margin-top: 48px; }

.cc-divider {
  width: 60px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cc-caramel); margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Customizer highlight */
.customize-partial-edit-shortcuts-shown .cc-section { outline: 2px dashed rgba(196,133,58,.3); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET  (max 1024px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  /* Section scaffold */
  .cc-section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .cc-section-head { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 36px; }

  /* Cat section header */
  .cc-cat-section { padding: 60px 0 0; }
  .cc-cat-section-head { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

  /* Category nav */
  .cc-cat-nav-inner { padding: 10px 32px; }

  /* Destinations section */
  .cc-dest-section { padding: 60px 0; }

  /* Newsletter */
  .cc-newsletter { padding: 72px 0; }

  /* Page hero */
  .cc-page-hero { padding: 120px 32px 60px; }

  /* Stats row */
  .cc-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Footer*/
  .cc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE  (max 640px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

  /* ── NAVIGATION ──────────────────────────────────── */
  #cc-nav { padding: 0 20px; height: 64px; }
  #cc-nav.scrolled { height: 56px; }

  /* Hide desktop CTA in nav on mobile; it appears inside mobile menu */
  .cc-nav-links-wrap > .cc-nav-cta { display: none; }

  /* Mobile menu: show CTA as a full-width block at bottom of menu */
  .cc-nav-links.open + .cc-mobile-cta { display: block; }

  /* ── CATEGORY NAV ────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-cat-nav { top: 64px; }
  .cc-cat-nav-inner { padding: 8px 16px; gap: 6px; }

  /* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-hero { padding-top: 64px; }
  .cc-hero-left {
    padding: 40px 20px 32px;
  }
  .cc-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 9vw, 52px);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .cc-hero-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .cc-hero-actions { gap: 16px; }
  .cc-hero-right { height: 70vw; min-height: 260px; }
  .cc-hero-img-grid { padding: 16px; gap: 6px; }
  .cc-hero-scroll { display: none; }

  /* ── SECTION SCAFFOLD ─────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .cc-section-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  /* ── FEATURED POST ────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-featured-wrap { padding: 40px 20px 0; }
  .cc-featured-body { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .cc-featured-title { font-size: clamp(20px, 5vw, 28px); }

  /* ── CATEGORY SECTIONS ────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-cat-section { padding: 40px 0 0; }
  .cc-cat-section-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* ── CAT BANNER (archive page) ────────────────────── */
  .cc-cat-banner { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 28px 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cc-cat-banner-count { font-size: 48px; }

  /* ── DESTINATIONS STRIP ───────────────────────────── */
  .cc-dest-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .cc-dest-chip { width: 140px; }
  .cc-dest-chip-img { height: 190px; }

  /* ── NEWSLETTER ───────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-newsletter { padding: 56px 0; }
  .cc-newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--cc-radius);
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cc-newsletter-form input {
    padding: 10px 4px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .cc-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  /* ── FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-footer { padding: 48px 20px 28px; }
  .cc-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .cc-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 8px; }

  /* ── PAGE HERO ────────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-page-hero { padding: 100px 20px 52px; }
  .cc-page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 52px); }
  .cc-page-hero-sub { font-size: 15px; }

  /* ── ABOUT PAGE ───────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-about-hero { padding: 100px 20px 48px; gap: 40px; }
  .cc-about-hero-title { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 52px); }
  .cc-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cc-stat { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .cc-stat-num { font-size: 36px; }

  /* ── CONTACT FORM ─────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  /* ── SINGLE POST ──────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-single-content { padding: 40px 0; }
  .cc-single-content p { font-size: 16px; }
  .cc-single-content h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .cc-single-content h3 { font-size: 20px; }
  .cc-single-content blockquote { padding: 16px 20px; }
  .cc-single-content blockquote p { font-size: 18px; }
  .cc-author-box { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* ── SEARCH ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-search-bar { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--cc-radius); padding: 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .cc-search-bar input { padding: 8px 4px; }
  .cc-search-bar button { width: 100%; padding: 12px; border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill); }

  /* ── BUTTONS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
  .cc-btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 11px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE MENU CTA (visible on tablet/mobile only)
   ============================================================ */
.cc-mobile-menu-cta {
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cc-mobile-menu-cta {
    display: block;
    margin: 12px 20px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--cc-espresso);
    color: var(--cc-cream);
    padding: 13px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--cc-radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: background .3s;
  }
  .cc-mobile-menu-cta:hover { background: var(--cc-caramel); }
}

/* ============================================================
   TOUCH DEVICES — Restore cursor
   ============================================================ */
@media (hover: none) {
  body { cursor: auto; }
  .cc-btn, .cc-card, .cc-cat-pill,
  .cc-hamburger, .cc-dest-chip, button, a { cursor: auto; }
  .cc-cursor, .cc-cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE  (max 400px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .cc-hero-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 9vw, 40px); }
  .cc-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cc-newsletter-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 36px); }
  .cc-footer-brand-name { font-size: 22px; }
  .cc-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 1-2-3 — IMAGE FIT · BORDER RADIUS · OVERLAY
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Feature 1: apply image fit mode (cover / contain / auto) to all card images */
.cc-card-thumb img,
.cc-card-h-thumb img,
.cc-card-wide-thumb img,
.cc-featured-img img,
.cc-hero-img-box img,
.cc-dest-chip-img img,
.cc-single-hero img,
.cc-about-img img {
  object-fit: var(--cc-img-fit, cover);
}

/* Feature 2: image container border radius */
.cc-card-thumb,
.cc-card-h-thumb,
.cc-card-wide-thumb,
.cc-dest-chip,
.cc-hero-img-box {
  border-radius: var(--cc-img-radius, 16px) !important;
}

/* Feature 3: overlay opacity — uses CSS custom property so it updates instantly */
.cc-card-thumb-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(44, 26, 14, var(--cc-overlay-opacity, 0.4)),
    transparent 55%
  );
}
.cc-img-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(44, 26, 14, var(--cc-overlay-opacity, 0.4)) 0%,
    transparent 55%
  );
}
.cc-dest-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(44, 26, 14, calc(var(--cc-overlay-opacity, 0.4) * 1.8)) 0%,
    transparent 50%
  );
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 4 — CARD HOVER EFFECTS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Fade: brighten image, skip zoom */
body.cc-hover-fade .cc-card:hover .cc-card-thumb img,
body.cc-hover-fade .cc-card-h:hover .cc-card-h-thumb img,
body.cc-hover-fade .cc-card-wide:hover .cc-card-wide-thumb img {
  transform: none;
  filter: brightness(1.12) saturate(1.1);
}

/* Lift: card floats up more, image does NOT zoom */
body.cc-hover-lift .cc-card:hover .cc-card-thumb img,
body.cc-hover-lift .cc-card-h:hover .cc-card-h-thumb img,
body.cc-hover-lift .cc-card-wide:hover .cc-card-wide-thumb img {
  transform: none;
}
body.cc-hover-lift .cc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 72px rgba(44, 26, 14, .14);
}

/* None: disable all hover motion */
body.cc-hover-none .cc-card:hover,
body.cc-hover-none .cc-card-h:hover,
body.cc-hover-none .cc-card-wide:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
body.cc-hover-none .cc-card:hover .cc-card-thumb img,
body.cc-hover-none .cc-card-h:hover .cc-card-h-thumb img,
body.cc-hover-none .cc-card-wide:hover .cc-card-wide-thumb img {
  transform: none;
  filter: none;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 5 — COLOR PRESETS  (body class overrides :root vars)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
body.cc-preset-coffee {
  --cc-espresso: #2C1A0E;
  --cc-caramel:  #C4853A;
  --cc-gold:     #D4A96A;
  --cc-cream:    #FAF7F2;
}
body.cc-preset-desert {
  --cc-espresso: #3D2B1A;
  --cc-caramel:  #BF8C4C;
  --cc-gold:     #E0B87A;
  --cc-cream:    #FBF7F0;
}
body.cc-preset-forest {
  --cc-espresso: #1C3A2B;
  --cc-caramel:  #6B9B6A;
  --cc-gold:     #A8C89F;
  --cc-cream:    #F3F8F3;
}
body.cc-preset-ocean {
  --cc-espresso: #0D2B40;
  --cc-caramel:  #2E7FAB;
  --cc-gold:     #6BB8D4;
  --cc-cream:    #F0F7FB;
}
body.cc-preset-rose {
  --cc-espresso: #3A1C28;
  --cc-caramel:  #C07090;
  --cc-gold:     #E0A0B8;
  --cc-cream:    #FDF5F8;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 6 — HEADER STYLE
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Nav height controlled by CSS variable */
#cc-nav { height: var(--cc-nav-height, 72px); }
#cc-nav.scrolled { height: calc(var(--cc-nav-height, 72px) - 12px); }

/* Transparent header: invisible until scrolled */
body.cc-header-transparent #cc-nav {
  background: rgba(253, 249, 244, 0) !important;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
body.cc-header-transparent #cc-nav .cc-nav-logo-text,
body.cc-header-transparent #cc-nav .cc-nav-links a {
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
body.cc-header-transparent #cc-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(253, 249, 244, .95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2);
}
body.cc-header-transparent #cc-nav.scrolled .cc-nav-logo-text,
body.cc-header-transparent #cc-nav.scrolled .cc-nav-links a {
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
  text-shadow: none;
}

/* Solid header: always opaque, no blur */
body.cc-header-solid #cc-nav {
  background: var(--cc-warm-white) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cc-mist);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 7 — READING PROGRESS BAR
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#cc-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: var(--cc-progress-h, 3px);
  background: var(--cc-progress-color, #C4853A);
  z-index: 10001;
  transition: width .1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 8 — BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#cc-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 36px; right: 36px;
  background: var(--cc-btt-color, #2C1A0E);
  color: var(--cc-cream);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(44, 26, 14, .22);
  transition: opacity .35s var(--cc-ease), transform .35s var(--cc-ease), background .3s;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 490;
  font-family: var(--cc-font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
#cc-back-to-top.cc-btt-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
#cc-back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--cc-caramel);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(196, 133, 58, .3);
}
/* Circle */
#cc-back-to-top.btt-circle {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
/* Pill */
#cc-back-to-top.btt-pill {
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
/* Square */
#cc-back-to-top.btt-square {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #cc-back-to-top { bottom: 24px; right: 20px; }
  #cc-dark-toggle  { bottom: 24px; left: 20px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 9 — CARD META DISPLAY TOGGLES
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
body.cc-hide-meta-date     .cc-card-date,
body.cc-hide-meta-date     .cc-meta-date      { display: none !important; }
body.cc-hide-meta-read-time .cc-card-read-time,
body.cc-hide-meta-read-time .cc-meta-readtime { display: none !important; }
body.cc-hide-meta-author   .cc-card-author,
body.cc-hide-meta-author   .cc-meta-author    { display: none !important; }
body.cc-hide-meta-category .cc-card-cat       { display: none !important; }
body.cc-hide-card-excerpt  .cc-card-excerpt   { display: none !important; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 10 — DARK MODE
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
body.dark-mode {
  --cc-cream:      #1B1108;
  --cc-warm-white: #201610;
  --cc-mist:       #2E2018;
  --cc-espresso:   #F0EBE2;
  --cc-mocha:      #CCB89A;
  --cc-latte:      #9A7A5A;
  background: var(--cc-cream);
  color: var(--cc-espresso);
}
body.dark-mode #cc-nav {
  background: rgba(27, 17, 8, .94) !important;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(196, 133, 58, .08);
}
body.dark-mode .cc-cat-nav,
body.dark-mode .cc-cat-nav-inner {
  background: #201610;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
}
body.dark-mode .cc-card,
body.dark-mode .cc-card-h,
body.dark-mode .cc-card-wide {
  background: #2A1C10 !important;
}
body.dark-mode .cc-card-footer   { border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
body.dark-mode .cc-card-title    { color: var(--cc-cream); }
body.dark-mode .cc-card-excerpt  { color: var(--cc-mocha); }
body.dark-mode .cc-widget,
body.dark-mode .cc-author-box,
body.dark-mode .cc-post-nav-item { background: #2A1C10 !important; }
body.dark-mode .cc-newsletter    { background: #201610; }
body.dark-mode .cc-newsletter-form { background: #2A1C10; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
body.dark-mode .cc-newsletter-form input { color: var(--cc-cream); }
body.dark-mode .cc-form-input,
body.dark-mode .cc-form-textarea {
  background: #2A1C10;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  color: var(--cc-cream);
}
body.dark-mode .cc-single-content p  { color: var(--cc-mocha); }
body.dark-mode .cc-single-content blockquote { background: #2A1C10; }
body.dark-mode .cc-dest-section { background: #201610; }
body.dark-mode .cc-cat-section-head { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
body.dark-mode .cc-page-hero { filter: brightness(.85); }
/* Dark mode transition for smooth toggle */
body { transition: background .4s ease, color .4s ease; }

/* Dark Mode Toggle Button */
#cc-dark-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 36px; left: 36px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--cc-espresso);
  color: var(--cc-cream);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 490;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(44, 26, 14, .18);
  transition: all .3s var(--cc-ease);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1;
}
body.dark-mode #cc-dark-toggle {
  background: var(--cc-caramel);
  color: white;
}
#cc-dark-toggle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(44, 26, 14, .25);
}
@media (hover: none) {
  #cc-back-to-top, #cc-dark-toggle { cursor: auto; }
}