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How to get over the fear of solo travel. Top Story - January 2020.
Everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. It is a very rewarding experience that will leave the traveler feeling more confident and capable. Recently, I went on my very first solo travel trip but it took me a few months to feel comfortable enough to travel on my own. I get it, traveling alone can be scary especially if you are a woman. In fact, if someone had asked me two years ago if I would ever travel alone my answer would have been a definite "no". But oh how the times have changed. I have compiled a list of the top five biggest reasons people (and my past self) are afraid to travel alone and how to get over that fear. Let me start by saying that there are so many reasons to travel solo and only a few keeping people from the world. People travel solo not because they can't find someone to go with them, but they make the conscious choice to do so. Even if you prefer to travel with someone else, life is too short to wait around for others.
By Dani Hendrix4 years ago in Wander
The Comforts of a Connected Home on the Road
Today, to stand-out from the competition and gain not just customers, but to gain loyal customers, you need to deliver superior value to them - and provide them with what they truly value in the service equation. It is no different in the hotel business. In fact, delivering outstanding service is absolutely crucial today, literally 100% of the time. Here's what business and leisure travelers are truly looking for today.
By David Wyld4 years ago in Wander
How volunteering abroad damages communities and cultures
The grass, scorched and scratchy stems pricked the skin on my legs as I sat in the African red dust. The children on either side of me were holding my hands, their eyes wide in fascination as they traced their fingers up and down the blue and purple veins in my wrist. They poked every freckle, pinched my fingernails.
By Elle White 4 years ago in Wander
Christmas In Mexico
Stop #2 Mazatlan! We docked, right up to shore on Christmas Eve. As someone who enjoys either rain or snow around Christmas-time the initial warmth and sunlight was a little disappointing. The tan I left with, however, was not. And no matter where we spent it I got to spend Christmas Eve with my family. Mazatlan truly had something for everyone, mom and I wanted to go shopping, my future sister-in-law really wanted tacos and we all wanted to hit the beach, we got to check all the things off of our lists. (The picture is of my Brotherman and his beautiful future fiance!)
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Wander
Top 10 Tips for French Style
Over the years French style and the French way of life has been coveted by women the world over. In fact I would go as far as to say we are obsessed with the skinny, chic ladies from over the pond who know that they just have that ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi”.
By Charlotte Fay4 years ago in Wander
5 Reasons Canada is Better
I was at work and we were talking about the latest Trump endeavor (him killing Qassem Suleimani) and how weird it is to live in America right now. Like it's kind of a double edged sword - if your proud to be here most of the world thinks your an idiot and let's be real - it's not the best place in the world to live anymore.
By Michelle Schultz4 years ago in Wander
Hiking to scenic Iceberg Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel
Iceberg Lake has got to be one of my favorite hikes in all of Glacier National Park. This little gem is neatly tucked away in a mountain cirque, causing it to not get much sunlight during the day. You will often see blocks of ice that have slid off of steep cliffs surrounding the lake, and they float in the water as little icebergs. Even on a summer day, you can sometimes see over a dozen ice chunks covering the glassy lake surface. It is one of the coolest and most unique scenes in the Park!
By Clayton Oberquell4 years ago in Wander
Exploring Newcastle (Part 1)
Travelling by train is my second best choice of public transport. My first one is the tram, but that’s another story. Two days ago, I took an early train from cloudy Edinburgh and in 86 minutes, I magically landed in England. Sunny Newcastle upon Tyne, to be exact. I had pinned on GoogleMaps several places I didn’t want to miss, but I also left some room for improvisation.
By Mireia Prats4 years ago in Wander
Travel With Next Vacay
Last year, shortly after my 36th birthday, I finally took my first international trip. Initially, I was in a bit of a frenzied state trying to settle on where I wanted to go. I knew I wanted to head somewhere, but I couldn't settle on the where part. This indecision was also inhibiting me when it came to trying to find reasonably priced airfare. I didn't want, or have the disposable income to pay for last minute airfare - and it literally makes me ill if I don't do a thorough search of the net for the best price on anything.
By Brit McClelland4 years ago in Wander
Australia Is Burning
Australia is burning. It truly is that simple. Every day new footage, statistics and photographs emerge showing the rampant infernos which have devastated the length and breadth of the country. Twenty-three people are confirmed to have died in the apocalyptic blaze. Thousands have been left without homes, food or water; their memories scattered to the winds. Over half-a-billion wildlife have been destroyed, cattle euphonised; their burns too severe. The air is full of thick suffocating smoke dowsing out the sun. Australia is a mirror of hell on scorched earth and still Fire Service Officers enter the infernos, fighting to stop the prolonging cataclysms.
By Jonathan Reed4 years ago in Wander