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How to explore Bentota in your weekend
In need of a weekend break away from the stress of office or housework? If your ideal getaway includes lazing on sun-drenched beaches, heading off on adventures and enjoying spa bliss, then Bentota in Sri Lanka is the place for you! There's much to do here so some proper planning will help you get the most from your holiday.
By Prihansa Perera4 years ago in Wander
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Kandy
Sri Lanka is synonymous with sandy beaches and the beauty of the ocean to most tourists who have never visited the city, but did you know that there is so much more to the country? The highlands have a charm of their own and one of the cities in the hills that you should definitely be exploring while in Sri Lanka is Kandy – the last kingdom – a plateau surrounded by verdant emerald hills. Here's how to make the most of your trip to the hill capital.
By Ayodha Ushani4 years ago in Wander
Rw's Random Life
Capitol City By The American Riverside Sacramento the capital city by the Californian american riverside. Considered to be the 6th largest major city of over 500,000 people. Let's all go way back 2 when Nisenan Modoc, and Plains Miwok The original Native Americans y'all had settled the area for millenia. Unlike the settlers who would eventually make Sacramento their home, these Native Americans left little evidence of their existence. Traditionally, their diet was dominated by acorns taken from the plentiful oak trees in the region, and by fruits, bulbs, seeds, and roots gathered throughout the year.
By Rw's Random Life 4 years ago in Wander
Eating Portugal
On September 7th, 2019, my husband and I tied the knot on a small hill in the middle of nowhere, Canada. While that day was truly magical in every aspect: love, food and cost - the true celebration came three months later on our December honeymoon in Portugal.
By Clarke Wainikka4 years ago in Wander
Australia - A Mecca For Tourists
Australia is blessed with some wonderful cities that offer up so much to do. From world class restaurants to interesting museums, and to vibrant night lives, you will never be short of something to see and do. While Sydney and Melbourne are among the most obvious destinations, there are plenty of other great cities to consider in Australia.
By Michelle Risbeck4 years ago in Wander
How to cross Europe in a van
So, I met my girlfriend in Southampton, England (my home town). I had recently returned from living in Bulgaria and she was studying as a film student in Southampton when we met. After a while, we decided to move in together. Everything was perfect. We lived together; worked together; basically did everything together. Until one day we, and the rest of the world, would be thrown into utter turmoil.
By Luke Mccarthy 4 years ago in Wander
Best Bars to Visit in DC
Being a native of the District of Columbia area (raised in Arlington, VA - approximately 5 miles from the city) I’ve always been surprised when transplants (non-natives) find it so rare to meet a local. I typically joke with them that all the locals hang out together in their homes rather than go out much, and that’s why it’s not easy to meet one. While I haven’t researched the rates in cities that transplants interact with locals, I would think it’s not that high. Every single one of my close friends are local, so where transplants see scarcity - I see abundance. I find it funny that some think the city is solely a patchwork of gypsies or aspiring politicians - for there are many who found comfort in staying home *and* living in a bustling city. While DC is no NYC, it does have its share of artsy, hipster, and socialite circles. But I digress! What I love about this city is that every decade the neighborhood will change faces - old bars will retire their reign and new ones will rise up. In that sense - a list of new bars to visit will never end - and I don’t mind. Below are my favorite DC bars - from the POV of a local:
By Natalie Lois4 years ago in Wander
Capri and Anacapri
Capri is located in southeast Italy, slightly south of Naples. Sorrento, the isle of Capri and the Amalfi Coast combined is a spectacular region in Campania and on the Sorrentine Peninsula overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Breathless views and serene landscapes will take your breath away.
By Elaine Gallagher4 years ago in Wander
The city of Dublin
The Guinness Storehouse It takes very long to become an icon, but the Guinness Book of World Records has done it. The "Black Stuff" is among the most visited destinations all over the world, but this slowly settling Porter beer took its first steps at St James's Gate, in the heart of ancient Dublin. In 1759, an enterprising brewer named Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on this brewery for an annual fee of £45. A couple of centuries later the Storehouse was born. Built in the style of the Chicago School of Architecture in 1904, it was originally used for fermentation. Today it is Ireland's main attraction, a shining all-inclusive multimedia exhibition, from ancient advertisements to the art of brewing, made perfect by a pint in the Gravity Bar with its 360° view. When you get there, don't forget to toast Arthur's wonderful creation!
By Rebecca James4 years ago in Wander