Alexander Medel
Staff Columnist
Alexander Medel is a staff columnist for the WKND desk. His fortnightly travel column, "On the Road," covers his experiences on road trips across America. Originally from San Jose, California, he is a sophomore in Timothy Dwight College majoring in Political Science and History.
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ON THE ROAD: Amarillo Skies

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to […]

ON THE ROAD: A Byway to Santa Fe

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to […]

ON THE ROAD: The Road to Albuquerque

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to […]

ON THE ROAD: The Ride to Gallup

A new day shone brilliantly as morning rose over Flagstaff, Arizona. The skies were clear. The day was cool. I woke up in my hotel room feeling rested and ready for the day ahead. The day before was almost derailed by car trouble. But today, the sun showed promise. Thus, we packed our bags, ate a quick breakfast and checked out of our hotel. With time to spare, we drove around downtown Flagstaff before heading to the day’s first stop, Walnut Canyon National Monument.

ON THE ROAD: Getting to Flagstaff

  There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind […]

ON THE ROAD: The Point of the Kings

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to wonder. It offers an escape for the imagination and a way of life governed by freedom and fueled by curiosity. 

Alexander Medel
ON THE ROAD: The 313 Steps

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to wonder. It offers an escape for the imagination and a way of life governed by freedom and fueled by curiosity.

Alexander Medel
ON THE ROAD: Cruising to Santa Cruz

The sea crinkles the sand as its waves edge closer to the shore. The sun radiates a warm glow from a cloudless afternoon sky. The breeze sifts through your hair to remind you that you are far from the embrace of the city and in the arms of nature. Laughter and screams emanate from the roller-coasters nearby. People of all ages and backgrounds dot the beach in their swimwear, featuring a palette diverse enough to represent the entire rainbow. This is Santa Cruz.

ON THE ROAD: Dust Trails on the Mojave

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to wonder. It offers an escape for the imagination and a way of life governed by freedom and fueled by curiosity.

Mojave
ON THE ROAD: On the Way to Monterey

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to […]

ON THE ROAD: Five Miles East of Soledad

There is no sight more gratifying to me than the open road, for the open road allows the body to wander and the mind to […]