Nicholas Kolbas
Nicholas Kolbas

Nicholas is a traveler, storyteller and recent graduate of Brown University and Columbia Climate School with degrees in Environmental Science. Through his writing and social media content, he shares stories of how traveling can build a closer connection to the planet and inspire more responsible environmental stewardship. He has traveled to over 35 countries and looks forward to continuing his explorations!

Articles Written

September 2, 2026

Growing Up with Backroads

Family travel can influence personal growth, cultural identity and relationships across different stages of life. In this personal account, four Backroads trips over 14 years demonstrate how travel fostered wonder, strengthened family connections, deepened cultural roots and provided new perspectives through meaningful experiences with people and places.

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