Guides
Wander smarter, and talk shop with those who've been down that road before.
Traveling With a Chronic Illness
Chronic illness can be difficult for anyone and has a wide range of symptoms. Depending on what you have can determine exactly how you prepare for travel. As a sufferer of a wide range of illnesses, I have learnt the importance of preparation. Sometimes it seems like travel is impossible for those that are sick, but it doesn't have to be.
By Becca Volk8 years ago in Wander
Beautiful Ocean City, MD
Imagine it. Sitting on the warm sandy beach with a drink and a book, occasionally glancing up to watch the kids ride the waves into shore. Beautiful blue skies with just the slightest ocean breeze keep the heat at bay. Watching the sunset from the balcony of your condo is amazing. This is what my family waits for every year. We love visiting Ocean City, Maryland. It’s about a 5-hour drive from most parts of the Hudson Valley. We usually make it a longer trip and stop at different places along the way.
By Susan Nelson8 years ago in Wander
Salamancas' Forgotten Town
I have been told that I have a gypsy soul. This is a phrase and a name that I like. This is because I have an insatiable desire to explore and discover new places. It's hard to imagine ever staying in one place for a long time and not going off to find what lies undiscovered somewhere else. My fiance and I like to explore new places. We like to stumble across places where it appears no human has ever gone before. We also like to come across places where people used to live but for some reason have deserted the area. We found such a place on a recent driving trip through Spain.
By Ruth Gibson8 years ago in Wander
6 Secret Magical Places in Sydney to Discover
It's no secret that Sydney is a magical city, but what about the secrets hidden within it? Yes, it could be a long list of attractions well-known to anybody who is planning to visit the biggest Australian city, but what about the treasures most tourists never get to set their eyes on? Luckily, you are about to find out which ones they are.
By Nina Simons8 years ago in Wander
What I Did With One Day in Havana. Top Story - June 2018.
With all that Havana, Cuba has to offer the prospect of spending just a day in the infamous city seemed overwhelming. Our trip to Havana was via the Norwegian Sky, a cruise ship that makes the trip from Miami to Havana and a private island in the Bahamas and back again weekly. Traveling on a cruise is always nice because it requires little planning on the part of the traveler (and you can't go wrong with a cruise that offers an open bar, am I right?). The downside to cruising is the minimal amount of time available to spend exploring the ports.
By Erin McDowell8 years ago in Wander
5 Great Things to Do in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe is a vibrant and truly historic city in northern New Mexico. Most people think of Native American pottery or silver and turquoise jewelry if they think of the City Different at all. Santa Fe is so much more than those things, though, with a history and culture all its own. Blending Spanish, Mexican, Native, and modern American ideas isn’t easy, but Santa Fe seems to do it easily.
By Julia Talbot8 years ago in Wander
Going Somewhere? Looking to Travel? Try Egypt as Your Next Destination
Are you looking for a new travel destination? Well, think of Egypt as your next vacation destination. See all that Egypt has to offer with the beauty of the pyramids, or the valley of the kings, or maybe things that people even try to surpass. The beauty of a cultural civilization that still thrives on today. There is much more to Egypt than meets the eye. Whether it's through seeing the pyramids, trying the food or the culture, before you leave, you will fall in love.
By Emma Hennings8 years ago in Wander
Traveling to Finland
Lapland—the mysterious place we all know as the home of Santa Claus, so distant and fairy, that when we were kids we felt like it doesn’t exist—is a real destination that can offer its visitors a once-in-a-lifetime experience. No matter whether you decide to book a flight in the winter and celebrate Christmas in the best way possible or to visit Northern Finland in the summer, Lapland always has something to make your journey a memorable one.
By Janet Maksimowa8 years ago in Wander
The Iceland Packing List
Maybe you're not that organized of a person and would rather just throw some junk in a suitcase than make a packing list and pack everything on it (*cough* me), but if you do that with Iceland, then you'll end up having to buy a few things while you're there (like gloves or deodorant, perchance?). Packing lists are just a smart idea, especially in cold places where you'll be for an extended period of time.
By Abbey Ryan8 years ago in Wander
Most Extreme Places to Camp in America
Camping is one of those activities that basically requires you to be somewhat rugged. A person who isn't willing to deal with a bug bite or a little mud will not fare well in a campground setting—even if the weather is great.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wander
