Travelogues
A living archive of reflections, notes, and insights gathered during each journey. More than a log of destinations, this section offers a window into the inner and outer landscapes explored by our pilgrims—tracing moments of connection, challenge, and revelation as we walk toward a more conscious relationship with the planet.
June 20-24, 2025
From June 20–24 (2025), a group of researchers and cultural agents immersed themselves in Colombia’s Pacific coast to live “at the rhythm of the tide.” Between jungle and sea, we learned from ancestral knowledge, solidarity-based economies, and inspiring projects like Mano Cambiada and the Veanvé innovation center. Nuquí reminded us that another way of inhabiting the world is possible.
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Nuquí
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Ahmenabad, India
March 17-28, 2025
Ahead of the “India 2047” climate conference in New Delhi, nearly two dozen Harvard faculty, affiliates, and climate philanthropists visited Ahmedabad for a two-day immersion into the realities of extreme heat. The visit included exploring ancient stepwells for architectural insights, meeting informal workers impacted by heat with support from the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, and learning about the city’s pioneering 2013 Heat Action Plan at CEPT University. The second day focused on women in the informal economy, with visits organized by SEWA and insights from Harvard’s Community HATS study, which tracks how heat affects working women across environments. The trip emphasized the human side of climate challenges in India, complementing later policy discussions in New Delhi.
Nuquí
Reflections from Camino por Colombia – Pacific Coast
This past March, a group of travelers journeyed along Colombia’s Pacific coast, immersing themselves in the wisdom, stories, and vibrant culture of local communities. More than a sensory experience, the trip sparked strategic questions: How can this pilgrimage become a tool for sustainable development? Ideas emerged—from a Green School in Utría to a “Teachers Without Borders” program and university partnerships to support local projects. Next step: come together again to keep dreaming with purpose and shape the path for the next journey.
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March 11-14, 2025
"I now understand that the true capital of the pilgrim is not measured in plans or structures, but in the mutual respect between visitors, locals, and nature. I understand that, in this case, pilgrimaging in Nuquí and in India has been an act of connection and disconnection from within, to the rhythm of the sea, jungle, flavor, and river.
Victoria Mena
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Óscar Pardo