Essays

From personal narratives on the voyage of self-discovery to first-person accounts detailing a bucket list trip, these essays offer a deep dive into the great impact of travel. 

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What It Means to Be an Asian Traveler Right Now — and Why It’s Important to Speak Out

What It Means to Be an Asian Traveler Right Now — and Why It’s Important to Speak Out
“Ignorant anti-Asian, racist comments won’t stop me from traveling again, but I will prioritize safety with an added layer of precaution before going anywhere, something I always considered before, but not to this extent.”
This Year, My Tabanca for Trinidad Is Stronger Than Ever

This Year, My Tabanca for Trinidad Is Stronger Than Ever
Even more than the glitz of Carnival, one writer yearns for the unique local pleasures of Trinidad and Tobago.
As Italy Opens to International Travelers, One Local Reflects on the Return of Tourists

As Italy Opens to International Travelers, One Local Reflects on the Return of Tourists
"Travel isn't simply about consuming...it has a value and can give so much back, both to the traveler and the host."
On a Winter Trip to Ottawa, I Rediscovered the Joy of Ice Skating Through My Daughter’s Eyes

On a Winter Trip to Ottawa, I Rediscovered the Joy of Ice Skating Through My Daughter’s Eyes
Though overlooked by many travelers, Ottawa offers beautiful winter scenery, multicultural cuisine—and the world's largest ice rink.
For One Writer and His Son, The Thrill of Flying Never Gets Old — Even When It's Just Make Believe

For One Writer and His Son, The Thrill of Flying Never Gets Old — Even When It's Just Make Believe
Our relationship with travel looks different these days. Why not use your imagination?
The Pandemic, the City, and 7 P.M. — Reflections on New York in 2020

The Pandemic, the City, and 7 P.M. — Reflections on New York in 2020
 “The particulars of this past season will always be novel, even by New York standards,” lifelong New Yorker Eliza Dumais writes of a year filled with masks, clanging pots and pans, “walktails,” openings, closings, reopenings, and reflection. 
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20 of the Most Populous Cities in the U.S. — and the Native American Tribes That Lived There First

20 of the Most Populous Cities in the U.S. — and the Native American Tribes That Lived There First
This Native American Heritage Month, find out which Native American tribes once inhabited the land where you are now.
I Took an Overnight Train During the Pandemic — Here's What I Learned

I Took an Overnight Train During the Pandemic — Here's What I Learned
After taking Amtrak's Coast Starlight train from Portland to Los Angeles during the pandemic, one traveler shares her experience of the 30-hour journey.
What to Know If You’re Planning a Solo Vacation to Jamaica, According to Experts

What to Know If You’re Planning a Solo Vacation to Jamaica, According to Experts
How Living Around the World Shaped This Traveler's View of What It Means to Be a Black American

How Living Around the World Shaped This Traveler's View of What It Means to Be a Black American
Mail From My Mom in a Pandemic, an Ode to the USPS

Mail From My Mom in a Pandemic, an Ode to the USPS
The Unexpected Lessons One Writer Learned From Returning to Her African Homeland

The Unexpected Lessons One Writer Learned From Returning to Her African Homeland

What It's Like to Live in a Tourist Hot Spot Without the Tourists

"What happens when you remove all of the travelers, and are left with mostly locals? You have the unique opportunity to see a place as it really is — not as it’s often depicted."

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