Home + Travel
Here, there, and everywhere.
Lotus
The “Lotus” by Michael Allison incorporates old thrown away bicycle frames to create a uniquely designed lotus flower shaped bike rack. The bottom of the bike rack is green representing the base and root of the flower while the upper half is pink and obviously represents the pink petals of the plant. Using pink and green causes sculpture to stand out even more because they are complementary colors, which the eye is more naturally drawn towards. The work points upward from the ground and outward towards the city which forces the eyes to look forward but then take a step back and reflect upon where the roots are grounded. This could be a metaphor for Nashville’s deep-rooted past and ever-growing future, while the colors symbolize how different the past and future are in this ever-changing city.
Bliss
I'm living in Abbotsford, British Columbia with my older brother in a cheap rent, two bedroom apartment in a bit of a problematic neighbourhood. It's probably the one thing that makes me feel grateful that up till this point, I've lived a pretty sheltered life.
Classic 70s Muscle Cars
The 70s are regularly considered to be one of the best decades for muscle cars. This was about the time that major car manufacturers began to ramp up their competition to show which cars get the most horsepower, and which cars were able to work their magic on the race track.
Frank WhitePublished 7 years ago in Wheel5 Reasons Why Travel Matters
As an outdoors and travel blogger I’ve been to some incredible places and done some amazing things, but one thing I’ve learned is that the benefits I get from traveling aren’t just confined to exotic locations and five-star luxury hotels.
Shell Robshaw-BryanPublished 7 years ago in WanderTravel Safe: How to Dress in Iran
After spending ten months traveling around the world, I must say that Iran was one of my favorite countries to travel. It is a lovely country with rich, cultured background and extremely friendly people. I will strongly encourage anyone to visit this wonderful place in the world. However, many are concerned about the safety, especially for solo female travelers. I have visited Iran twice, once on my own and the second time I brought my friends. We were absolutely safe on our trips and many other travelers were too. Here is some advice on what to wear in this Islamic country.
To Yorkshire with Love
Yorkshire offers a variety of attractions to the pedestrian historian. The county's lineage is full of Vikings and Romans, Normans and Tudors. Whatever era strikes your fancy there is something for everyone. I, myself, am a literature nerd and knew that no excursion to the North would be complete without visiting the Brontë Parsonage.
Gina MalloneePublished 7 years ago in WanderQuest of the Phoenix 2017 (7)
Today I had what was only like an hour’s journey to Casa Grande where I would be switching hotels because…I dunno, just to see a bit more of Arizona, mainly the area south of Metro Phoenix. Thus I slept in, not rising until 6:45. Once again I got a nice breakfast courtesy of the motel and re-planned my routes; I was also pleased to discover that my clothes had dried properly overnight. Taking the first load of stuff out to my car, I found the housekeepers, a middle-aged Hindu couple, sitting on the hallway floor waiting for me to leave (due to the short drive today, I had pushed my departure time close to the 11 AM limit). I told them that I had to go back inside one more time, did so, and then gave them the go-ahead before returning my keycard and heading out.
Nathan SturmPublished 7 years ago in WanderHungry for Okinawa
Hungry for Okinawa Okinawa, Japan, a Sub-Tropical island in the East China Sea. It is 17 miles wide at its widest point and 2 miles at its narrowest, 68 miles from tip to tip. This beautiful island boasts amazing beaches, staggering cliffs, a diverse history. Not to mention it has some of the kindest people I have ever met and known. In 1998, after Boot camp, Infantry School and MOS school, I opted to be stationed overseas and although I thought it would be a challenge, it turns out a lot of servicemen and women don't like to go overseas so I was quickly approved to go to Japan. For me, it was a requirement of my enlistment. Why would I want to stay in the US when I could travel for free? During my first year at Camp Hansen on Okinawa I was offered an incentive to stay for another year, which I accepted because I was going to extend anyway!