The Strength Of A Nation With A Beat
The beating of the drum is the first thing I hear. At first, it starts out slow, like a heartbeat…thump, thump…thump, thump. Then the beat speeds up and my heart tries to find the rhythm. But the beat is much faster, like excitement building. One voice begins the song. There are no words, just a melodic vocal sound, like one eagle calling to another. Then the other voices join in and it sounds like a harmonized war cry. The smell of sage and sweetgrass is in the air and I watch the dancers form a line at the East Gate. Long dark hair blows in the breeze and eagle feathers ruffle. Then the chuffing sound of moccasins gliding over the grass in perfect rhythm with the drum tells me that these are my people and I am where I belong.
Sarah JohnsonPublished about 7 hours ago in Wander
Bentonville: Mountain Biking Capital of the World
The secret is out: Bentonville, Arkansas is quickly becoming known as the mountain biking capital of the world with more than 100-miles of trails in and around the city, as well as direct access to another 250-miles of trails throughout the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. These trails offer riders of all skill levels access to breathtaking scenery as they enjoy challenging rides, cool obstacles, and rugged terrain in what can only be described as a mountain biking mecca for riders of all types.
Data Driven ConsumerPublished a day ago in Wander
Some notable London tube stations
To be strictly accurate, the word “tube” should only apply to those lines that run through bored tunnels, as opposed to lines that run closer to the surface and were originally built by the “cut and cover” method. However, the term “The Tube” is now used generally to cover all of the London Underground system.
John WelfordPublished 11 days ago in Wander
My Brother Sent Me Sightseeing to a Toxic Lake
A couple months ago, while I sat at our Cabin surrounded by four feet of snow, my brother and his wife sent a picture of a beautiful beach they visited in California, where they live for six months as snowbirds. They had driven to Salton Sea Lake about an hour from their home in Desert Sands. It looked beautiful and alluring. I desired to be there. So as my husband and I started planning for our pilgrimage to warmer weather, I included this destination on our itinerary.
Brenda MahlerPublished 22 days ago in WanderDear Chronic Illness, You Won't Stop Me Travelling
Having battled with a chronic illness for the past 11 years, I have spent a lot of time reading travel magazines, finding myself wishing my body would afford me the same experiences as those I read about; summiting mountains, week-long hikes, kayaking fjords…
Stephanie ArnoldPublished 28 days ago in Wander
Flying with a Toddler: Top 5 Tips
I get a lot of questions from new parents related to flying with a toddler and infants now that travel restrictions are lifting and the weather is improving. Here are the top tips I always give out for successful experiences!
The Waves at Waimea
The thunderous waves beat on the shore with such intensity you would've thought they were trying to cause physical harm to the sand. The shore break was intimidating to even those who could swim really well, with it waves that reached up as if to try and grab the clouds before crashing back down again. I stood as the foamy waterline, as wave after wave rushed across the sand and covered my feet. Looking out past the waves on the shoreline the ocean seemed so calm, still almost with only slight bubbling ripples to disturb that stillness. It made me question where the force behind the waves was coming from. It was as if some invisible giant were out standing in the water trying to splash everyone on the dry beach, just as a little child would in a pool trying to splash his siblings. Very few people were out swimming around past the waves' deadly yet inviting grip. It took a lot of focus and even more exertion to get out there; I had never done it yet, but was a fair swimmer and intended to try one of these trips.
Brandi NoellePublished about a month ago in Wander
Catch Her If You Can! A Feature on Jessica Nabongo
I'm excited to highlight someone who I think is super inspirational. Travel influencer and creator Jessica Nabongo-- @thecatchmeifyoucan on Instagram-- is the first Black woman to travel to all 195 countries on this earth! As of October 2019, she has achieved this feat and has been on Good Morning America. Jessica has also been part of the Four Seasons celebration of Black excellence on Instagram, and has been written about in Forbes. She is writing a book about her experiences; I can't wait to read it when it comes out.
Denise ElnajjarPublished about a month ago in Wander
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The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary...
The city of Joy had witnessed history over a huge period of time dating back to1686 when it was established as a British colony, and named by Job Charnock. The Calcutta High Court ruled in 2003. that Job Charnock, generally believed to be the founder of the Calcutta, is not the founder of the city and that hence Kolkata has no birthday. According to the Court, the city has its genesis in the Maurya and Gupta period and it was an established trading post long before the Slave Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals, the Portuguese, the French or the East India Company established a modern township there. Before the establishment of the city, it was a piece of marshy land owned by Zamindars at that time and was divided into three villages namely Gobindapur in the east, Sutanati in the north and Kalikata in the south.
Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay (Arko)Published about 5 hours ago in Wander
The Lost Girl From Cincinatti
The bright lights force me to squint. They are hot, like the celebrities always say. I have spent the last hour in hair and makeup. I can’t decide who or what they want me to be. This skintight outfit covered in sequins is suffocating, but it does shimmer in the bright lights. I make a pouty face because the director keeps making hand motions like fish gills and I’m assuming that’s what he wants. I don’t speak Korean and he doesn’t speak English. I motion to my translator, but he just laughs. I don’t think he knows what the director wants either. Eventually, the translator tells me to “sparkle.” How am I supposed to do that? I suck in my stomach, flip my hair, and smile awkwardly at the camera. I do my best to appear sexy or strong anything but shy. Am I sparkling yet?
Lauren FreedmanPublished about 6 hours ago in WanderThe Strength Of A Nation With A Beat
The beating of the drum is the first thing I hear. At first, it starts out slow, like a heartbeat…thump, thump…thump, thump. Then the beat speeds up and my heart tries to find the rhythm. But the beat is much faster, like excitement building. One voice begins the song. There are no words, just a melodic vocal sound, like one eagle calling to another. Then the other voices join in and it sounds like a harmonized war cry. The smell of sage and sweetgrass is in the air and I watch the dancers form a line at the East Gate. Long dark hair blows in the breeze and eagle feathers ruffle. Then the chuffing sound of moccasins gliding over the grass in perfect rhythm with the drum tells me that these are my people and I am where I belong.
Sarah JohnsonPublished about 7 hours ago in Wander
Hereford Cathedral
The beginnings of Hereford Cathedral Hereford has had a cathedral since the 8th century, although the Saxon building that contained the remains of St Ethelbert (a murdered king of the East Anglians) was destroyed in 1055. Bishop Robert de Lotharingia built a small chapel on the site in 1079, but very little of this remains. It was not until Bishop Reinhelm came along (bishopric 1107-1115) that anything substantial in the way of a cathedral was built, in the Romanesque style, although that was by no means the end of the story.
John WelfordPublished about 8 hours ago in Wander
The Giu Monastery and the story of a 500-year-old Mummy
How often do you hear people mentioning the word mummy in reference to India? I think the possibility is zero percentage. The reason behind this is the fact that very few of us know that there is a monastery high up in the mountains of Ladakh, more precisely in the Spiti Valley called the Giu Monastery where a naturally preserved mummy has been kept for five hundred years.
Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay (Arko)Published about 8 hours ago in WanderNorthernmost Southern BBQ
I live in interior Alaska. Interior Alaska is an land all to its own- we do not have the beautiful mountains that waterfalls flow down like lace. We do not have oceans with Orca's and Blue Whales dancing in the distance while singing a merry tune of Marry Poppins. You will rarely see a picture of interior Alaska on a tourist website- unless you are reading a hunting magazine. No, we are the land of teeny-tiny trees and very long winters. It is considered the most inaccessible place on earth because of the unforgiving terrain, yet almost 100,000 of us live within its massive area.
Rose Loren Geer-RobbinsPublished about 9 hours ago in Wander
Ideas For Valentine’s Day Celebrations In Jaipur | Jaipur Blog | Rajasthan
Enjoy the Romantic Trip In Rajasthan Wondering about the quality romantic locations to visit in Jaipur? Looking for a few revolutionary ideas to spruce up V-Day celebrations this 12 months? You can usually are searching for some romantic locations in Jaipur for the unique day even as additionally reserving close by couple-friendly lodges in Jaipur along.
rashid WscubePublished about 9 hours ago in Wander7 key things you should always wear on a plane travel
Air travel has become a well-known a part of life for several people.Traveling by plane also can become a touch uncomfortable. After all, you’re seated in limited space with a minimum of 100 people for an extended period of your time . That’s why it’s so important to understand the way to dress for the flight.
Sakthi muruganPublished about 9 hours ago in Wander
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