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Why listen to a story? You know the answer right away. Because you want to know what happens next — because you want to be swept away — because you want to be taken out of yourself to other worlds, mythical and true. Stories connect us to our deepest selves; at heart, we all know that. It’s why you’re reading this here on Vocal, after all: Vocal is a home for storytelling.
Erica WagnerPublished 11 months ago in WanderBackpackers on a Budget, Beware Hopkins in Belize!
Reading up about the small beach town of Hopkins before we went, it sounded like there were lots of things to do. Technically, there is, but the problem is you can’t get to any of them!
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished 11 months ago in Wander5 Must-See Destinations in Greece (Excluding the Islands)
Around this time, I'm at the halfway point of my Greece road trip with the next stop: Olympia! After my fantastic experience in Arachova and Delphi, I thought any Greek destination afterward would not compare. However, as the least athletic girl in the world, Olympia proved that I could get excited about sports and humbled me.
Crystal A. WolfePublished 11 months ago in WanderMost travel bloggers give the worst advice: spending a week in the birthplace of humanity.
I just read an article on Colombia and traveling here that was the worst advice I have ever read, and it was by a very, very, very popular OG travel blogger.
sara burdickPublished 12 months ago in WanderTulip Town
I challenged myself upon arriving to Washington State that every week I was going to do something. Whether that being big or small, I just did not want to stay home. After working with my therapist, we developed healthy coping mechanisms for helping me manage my mental health issues, because staying at home and sleeping in bed all day is not an option.
Kayla LindleyPublished about a year ago in WanderA Fortnight in Finland: From Snowy Sights to the Northern Lights
Space and time are intimately entwined. I read up on this — on spacetime — a lot during my time in the snow-dipped space of Yllas, northern Finland. Two of the four books I took with me for my 14-day stay; Space, 10 Things You Should Know and Time, 10 Things You Should Know enlightened me on exactly how one influences — exists because of — the other.
The Spear and the Watch
Unexpected grab outta nowhere! The man nearly bowled me over in his enthusiasm. He grabbed my wrist and twisted my arm to an awkward angle. Since I’d been standing like a dorky penguin with hands clasped behind my back and peering downward in a Snoopyish vulture stance, knocking me over would have been easy for anyone. However, this man loomed high above me with his at least six-foot seven frame. Though he was lanky like virtually all of the Nilotic peoples he was all muscle, distilled by a childlike expression of awe and delight across his outrageously handsome face.
Roy StevensPublished about a year ago in WanderMH370 Wasn't the only one - Here are 5 Planes that Vanished without a Trace
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 8, 2014, shocked the world and remains one of the biggest aviation mysteries in history. Despite extensive search efforts, no wreckage or debris has ever been found, and the fate of the plane and its 239 passengers and crew members remains unknown.
Bukit Holbung: Enjoying the Beauty of Nature in North Sumatra
Bukit Holbung is one of the hills located on the edge of Lake Toba, in Samosir Regency - Indonesia. You must be familiar with this largest lake in Indonesia, right? Not only famous for its legendary story, Lake Toba is also known for its natural beauty. Tourists can enjoy the lake's panorama from the top of this hill.
Zaura RizkyaPublished about a year ago in WanderThe Arthur's Seat Failure
Introduction I had intended to try to climb Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh on my current visit to actually do the climb and get some photographs from the summit. I do like being up a height (even though I have a fear of heights) just to prove to myself that I can do it. At the end of this story are two other stories documenting my climbing exploits (successes and failures) in Edinburgh which you may find interesting if you enjoy my ramblings in this particular piece.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a year ago in WanderThe Most Magical Place in Mexico is Underground
What are Cenotes? It is no secret that the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico is home to one of the world’s most unique geographical features.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished about a year ago in WanderThe Painted Atlas Presents: Art Deco Buildings Around the World, Part 1
Hello, and welcome to my feature on Art Deco buildings around the world! My name is Denise Elnajjar, and I'm an illustrator who has just launched my project The Painted Atlas, where I will be painting something for each country, each week! Content is available now for members who join. This project was made possible by entering a challenge right here on Vocal, also judged by Memberful. (You can check out my original entry, "Armchair Traveling to Every Country Through Art" here!) It is my hope that The Painted Atlas each week will spark wonder and maybe even a little joy. It is suitable for lovers of travel, design, art, geography, and more. A portion of suscription proceeds will go towards efforts to remove plastic from the oceans.
Denise ElnajjarPublished about a year ago in Wander