Category Archives: Travel

Feature articles about Cougars traveling the world.

The Ryder Cup: Drama in Rome

By Henry Palmore The Ryder Cup often features some of golf’s greatest moments, and the battles between team USA and team Europe…

Travel to the Mountains: Jackson, Wyoming

By Turner Shield If you are looking for a beautiful vacation spot hidden in the mountains, then you are looking for Jackson,…

Fall Festivities at Carter Mountain Orchard

By Harper Hope         On a recent weekend in October, I had the pleasure of visiting Carter Mountain Orchard….

Bald Head Island: A Secluded Paradise

By George Simonton A hidden island off of the southeast corner of North Carolina, accessible only by boat: Bald Head Island. Bald…

Adventures On The Nile

By Olivia Bowman As the sun sets in Giza and the last of the tourists depart, a lone, brave party of 25,…

Becoming Part Of The Waves

By Karl Kastenbaum Surfing has always been a large part of my life. It’s been my favorite hobby since I was a…

Georgia Getaway: Saint Simons Island

By AC Hall A part of the Golden Isles of Georgia, St. Simons is the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation. St….

Ziplining Through the Jungle: Adventures in Costa Rica

By Ava Lingerfelt  For my 2023 spring break, my family decided to travel to Costa Rica for eight nights. We spent four…

Vacation Hotspot: Hollywood, Florida

By Harrison Bray Conveniently between both Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Florida is a very accessible, easy, and beautiful place to travel…

IEL Americas in Mexico: A Cultural Immersion

By Malone Morchower On March 10, a group of ten Collegiate senior scholars set out for Mexico to take down the competition…