Weihnachtsmärkte: Christmas in Germany

Weihnachtsmärkte: Christmas in Germany

It’s dark and cold outside, but that doesn’t seem to bother the hundreds of people moving around in the open square, walking from stall to stall. Twinkling lights illuminate the Marktplatz as visitors drink mulled wine with friends, eat a bratwurst on Brötchen, or...
Searching for Darkness

Searching for Darkness

After an hour-long drive up Parowan Canyon, Alina Standford (a hiking enthusiast and intrepid camper) turned onto a rickety dirt road just west of Brian Head. The headlights of the car pushed through an ocean of dust with ease, but seemed to lose strength when put up...
A History toward Happiness

A History toward Happiness

By Stephanie Bahr Bentley Despite its history of political turmoil and economic crises, Argentina shows that happiness exists and, as the people say, that happiness is embodied in Argentina’s beach-bordered city Mar del Plata. Jaquelina Joglar was born and raised in...
Science Tourism around the Globe

Science Tourism around the Globe

By Caroline Bliss Larsen Astronomer Carl Sagan once said, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” That’s why so many people travel—to discover, to learn, to explore. And many organizations around the world are dedicated to doing just that:...
The Best of Berlin

The Best of Berlin

“What’s your favorite city in Europe?” That was the question I asked almost every local I came in contact with while traveling around Europe. And I kept getting the same answer: Berlin. The funny thing was most couldn’t really explain why they loved the city. So I set...