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Trip to Austin, TX While on a Budget
Me and my best friend Priscilla decided to go on a super spontaneous trip to Austin, TX even though we were SO broke! We both had roughly $300 each so we knew we'd have to watch what we did. We sort of had it planned out but partially we were winging everything the whole time.
By Sierra Bell6 years ago in Wander
I Am a Wanderer
I grew up in a very small town somewhat like the scene of The Simpsons. A town where most people work at the power plant, not that there is anything wrong with that—it just wasn't in the vision I had hoped for myself. I so desperately wanted out of that small town for so many years as I felt trapped in a little bubble just waiting to burst out. My family situation didn't make it much easier±but I'll save that for another post.
By Hayley Eloise6 years ago in Wander
Best Free Travel Apps to Download Right Now
Everybody seems to have an app these days, or is working on an app that is going to make everything much easier. While many of these apps are a waste of time, which is natural given that there are millions of the things, the travel apps are a completely different story. Travel apps can be incredibly useful for finding flights, checking traffic, and finding the cheapest hotels.
By Carly Owens6 years ago in Wander
Luxurious Lavender
If you find yourself in the Wairarapa in January treat yourself to an outing that will indulge the senses. Located on the outskirts of Carterton, Lavender Abbey is part of a seven-acre lifestyle property belonging to Stuart and Jan Abernethy. They started the plantation after they moved to the Wairarapa in 2008 and fell in love with lavender and its huge range of uses. They have over 2,000 plants and lavender cultivation starts in Spring (September in New Zealand) and finishes in February with an annual crop of around 700kg of flowers. These are made into essential oil (that they have won awards for) and they then use the oil in a range of their own handcrafted products from soap, lotions and creams to wood polish.
By Skye Bothma6 years ago in Wander
Fastest Cars of the 80s You Have Never Heard of
If there was ever an era where cars were cool, it was the 80s. This was the final era of some of the best muscle cars in history as well as some of the most successful NASCAR drivers in history. It was an era where getting into a car and driving to synth music meant you were the epitome of cool.
By Skunk Uzeki6 years ago in Wheel
Camp America
I applied for Camp America 2017 because I wanted to see the world after I graduated from school in June. The programme is perfect because you have the chance to meet awesome people and work with them, upgrade your soft skills, and also travel around America. Since I’m from Germany, I also wanted to improve my English skills, and I thought this could be an excellent opportunity for it.
By Jessica Müller6 years ago in Wander
Planning a Wedding on a Budget
So, you are engaged!!! Well, let me be one of the first to say congrats. You are taking the next step in both of y'all's lives. Now comes the part that most brides look forward to: planning the wedding. Well, planning a wedding is a lot of work, but it can be fun, too. However, in order to keep from going overboard, you need to make a budget. This is something that I did not do in the beginning, so I have no idea how much I actually spent on my wedding in June 2017. First step is to set a date. Make sure it is far enough out so you not only have time to plan the ceremony and reception, but by setting the date out several months, it also gives family members or friends that do not live close to plan their trip ahead of time.
By Chelsea Chiltoskie6 years ago in Lifehack
The Custom of Omiyage in Japan
While Japan is known as a busy and confusing land, filled with technology, amazing food, bright lights, and friendly people, few people actually know of the Omiyage or gifts given when you travel. While the western world does have something similar in souvenirs, Omiyage are different in a number of ways.
By Jessica Riffle6 years ago in Wander