travel

Crossing borders

We don't always have to travel to find new culture.

A hitchhiker's manifesto

Hitting the road has taught me a thing or two about unconditional acts of kindness.

The wayfarer way far away

Remember that the whole world can be your classroom.

When the real learning happens

In all of these plans, I get the same sense of an underlying, unspoken significance of this time of year (especially as students at a school like Columbia). For one thing, summer is a time specifically for us.

The rollercoaster ride

By the end of spring break, it was hard to see the beginning.

Puddle Jumping

Picture this: You’re amid the bustle of Lower Manhattan in 1850, the streets congested with horses competing with coal-powered trains puffing black soot into the air.

Home in Time for Turkey

The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest and most expensive times to travel during the year.

A Guide to Travel Guides

When you're planning a trip, choosing a guidebook is like choosing a travel companion.

The Island Life: Finding Paradise

The speedboat sped through crystal clear azul waters, bumping across boat wakes, past beaches teaming with day-tripping tourists and resort-goers crammed umbrella-to-umbrella on the Dominican Repub