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If Instagram didn’t exist…

Drawing the line between documenting memories and letting documentation influence your memories By Kiera Dunlevy Photo by Noah Price “Would people even study abroad if they couldn’t post on Instagram?” This is a question I have seen surface on social media over the last couple of years. It’s meant mostly to be taken as a joke—but it haunts me every time I catch myself spending an embarrassing amount of time framing the perfect Instagram story during my travels. I like to thin

Kiera Dunlevy

1 day ago2 min read

Is There No Place Like Home?

Homesickness is an emotion no traveler wants to admit they feel, but experience nonetheless. So how do I quell it? By Isabella Licwinko Graphic by Petra De Meo Since childhood, all I’ve ever dreamed of was endless adventure around the world, even if that meant marching solo. But as someone who said they’d “never look back” upon leaving their monotonous hometown, I find myself sneaking a few glances behind me as I’ve gotten older. This contradiction has followed me everywhere

Isabella Licwinko

Oct 83 min read

From Check-in to Check-out

The Best and My Favorite Hotels Around the World By Angela Parinas Graphic by Catarina Koehler From a young age, my parents began taking my siblings and I on yearly trips—stressing the importance of knowing many cultures, meeting different people, trying diverse foods, and exploring unique cities. I fell in love with travel, with the history, the plane food, the sights, the languages, and the traditions. But what I have fallen in love with most are the hotels. I’ve had a coup

Angela Parinas

Apr 304 min read

Tinder Abroad

Problematic Situationship or Travel Goldmine By Layan Boulon Graphic by Katie-Ann Small “Be a traveler. Not a tourist.” Anthony Bourdain's wise words probably weren’t talking about downloading tinder upon landing in your next travel destination, but I would argue you should. Traveling can be euphoric. Whether it’s eating the best chicken tagine you’ve ever had or climbing the highest mountain you’ve ever climbed, you’re free from the stressors of your life. Before that, thoug

Layan Boulon

Apr 234 min read

Embrace the Hunter-Gatherer in You: Sidequest on a Budget

Traveling Doesn’t Have to Mean Flying—It Can Be as Simple as a Short Train Ride Away By Tiffany Wong It's Saturday morning, you're calling your friend and debating what tomorrow's plan is. Newbury? No, you've been there practically every weekend at this point. You're tired of busy crowds, slow walkers, and the same 10 shops; any more, and the staff will start calling you by name. Besides, in the city, when you get back you’re more tired than when you left. Shopping feels mo

Tiffany Wong

Apr 163 min read

Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist: The World According to Anthony Bourdain

A look into the principles and perspectives of the iconic chef. By Natalie Shin Graphic by Creative Team My first memory of Anthony Bourdain involved CNN and my mother. CNN reported the premature loss of the chef-turned-author-turned-television-host on our TV screen, while my mother—a woman who turned to his shows for a taste of worlds she never quite got to experience—shook her head and muttered about how young he was. I don’t remember thinking much about this headline at th

Natalie Shin

Apr 94 min read

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