Columbus, Ohio, February 26, 2024     Read Full Story

There’s an allure to traveling and experiencing how other cultures live, work and play. But what happens when those experiences ― eating traditional dishes, enjoying local art performances, and visiting monuments ― take place in an active war zone?

For Claudia VanHuffel, an internship that took her to Ukraine opened her eyes to that unique juxtaposition ― cultural beauty amid the sound of air raid sirens and visits with injured soldiers.