Madalyn Eglian

Maddy was a contributing writer for this publication. Her research focused on the Icelandic myths and legends associated with geographic landmarks.

Lilian loved my red shoes. “They look so happy and bright,” she told me dozens of times. They don’t feel very happy and bright today, in this room full of strangers, at her post-funeral brunch. The event is hosted by Tricia, her friend of thirty years. Looking at my shoes, I tried to answer the other mourners’ questions. As the caregiver, they expect me to have the answers. “And you’re sure she didn’t pass from something preventable? You didn’t notice anything…off?” Tricia asks me this questio

With spraying geysers, loads of wildlife, and rainbow pools, Yellowstone National Park catches the imagination of travelers worldwide. Due to its size – a sprawling 3,471 square miles! – Yellowstone can overwhelm visitors who don’t know where to stop, what to look for, and what remains off the beaten path. Fortunately, many of Yellowstone’s gems sit just off the main road and make the perfect pit stops in between famous spots like Old Faithful and Mammoth Springs.

Often overshadowed by the grander and more expensive Royal Palace Museum in Stockholm, the Royal Armoury is the perfect place to spend an afternoon learning about the gruesome deaths of Swedish Royalty. This basement-level collection spans from the 16th century up to the modern day. You can do more than just glance at the items on display. You can identify the smells of the battlefield—yes, they do have an interactive sniffing exhibit for smells such as corpse, mud, and blood—look into the eyes

Upon returning from her Traveling School semester, Emma Owens realized a passion for learning in classrooms without walls. Now, a student at Fairhaven college, Emma plans on taking her passion to India. As a recipient of the Adventure Learning Grant, Emma will travel around India studying their education system. “My project is a culmination of my passions: the promotion of equitable education, access to schooling for marginalized communities and the analysis of transnational colonial influen