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My Amazing Adventure in Canada!
When I was 14, I was given an amazing opportunity. I was able to go to Canada for six weeks. Those six weeks were without my parents mind you... Whilst I was in Canada, I made so many friends, many that I am still in contact with today!
Indecisive BombshellPublished 5 years ago in Wander
10 Best Portable Solar Powered Battery Chargers for Camping
Even as we escape to the wilderness, we can't leave the reality of our fully connected lives behind. This means the cellphone is coming, whether mother nature likes it or not. If you're out in the elements and you need to send a text, respond to an email, or get driving directions home, these portable solar powered battery chargers will give you the boost you need.
Brian McCannPublished 5 years ago in Wander
How I Spent My First Semester of College in Oahu, Hawaii
Being the first student in my high school to actually travel across the globe from New Jersey, USA to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA was unimaginable. I kept thinking to myself, 'How can an 18-year-old high school graduate just pick up her things and leave her family for one whole semester?' Trust me, my parents were more concerned for my mental state and whether I had gone completely insane. But I did it! Here is how:
Katherine FernandezPublished 5 years ago in Wander
How to Speak Brooklyn
In this article, world renowned linguist (and suspected serial killer) Don Aska Donatelli shares his expertise on how to correctly pronounce some of the most popular phrases tourists or visitors may want to ask when communicating with the quaint inhabitants of Brooklyn, New York.
Reid MoorePublished 5 years ago in Wander
How I Deal With Having Three More Seasons Than I Did Before
I really enjoy winter. It kind of baffles people how I could, seeing as I am from Southern California and it doesn't get much lower than 60°F. I just enjoy it so much. Especially after having moved to Texas, it's just such a great time of year. The cold. The sweaters. The shawls. The boots. The hot chocolate and warm coffee. The lit fireplaces. The marshmallows. The warm sun on a brisk 30°F morning. But aside from that, what could possibly be just as exciting before the winter chill hits? Fall.
How to Have the Greatest Adventure in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The first steps I took out of Ezeiza Airport were met with sunshine and warmth that my Chicago-dwelling self was not used to. When I hosted the girl who I later lived with in Buenos Aires, she told me how their fall season (March-May) was colder than their summer season (December-February). However, the Argentine sun shone true, and no matter what when you travel to this beautiful country, it will likely not be colder than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Megan AlagnaPublished 5 years ago in Wander
Warm and Slow, the City of Barcelona
The light shines a dirty brown tint through the clouds as they smother the stars that slip past; dirty blotches dot the ink sky. The day had not gone well with delays on every port of call from Bristol to the hotel front steps. All this left us late and tired. The start of my week of relaxation had finally begun. I sit in a towel on the flimsy balcony furniture looking over the street trying to take in the new warm colours of the world around me. Travelling the short flight has made my body ache, and the pull of the soft, clean, white linen sheets of bed are appealing. It was only midday, but the smells and sounds of the bustling streets below had to be investigated. Strolling along the shaded pavements, littered with fallen purple blossoms, the air was thick with the afternoon haze and we peered through shop windows and took photos of unsuspecting locals trying to push past the waves of tourists. The heat of the sun soon left, and the lights began to flicker on throughout apartments and flats that rise and hang over the street. Too tired to make any big decisions, we head back to the hotel for food, and a warning to anyone going to Spain, meat and cheese are well, the basis of any meal. Gorged on meat platters and spicy photos we return to the room, where I now sit watching the city slip into the shades of colourful neon lights.
Smoke & SlatePublished 5 years ago in Wander
The Balearics Best Kept Secret
When thinking of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza and Majorca are usually the first to spring to mind, Menorca coming in as a measly second thought. But this tiny, lesser known island is certainly worth considering for your next trip, whether it’s an adults only jaunt or a family getaway, Menorca has it all. On a recent third visit, a country I’ve come to love so deeply, I realised how little I knew about it’s culture and history.
Mitchell WebbPublished 5 years ago in Wander
London-To-New York for as Cheap as Possible!
First, if I wanted to save as much money as possible I had to do some research. I searched sites such as Sky Scanner and Kayak to find some cheap deals then I used what I had learned from those sites to find my ideal, cheapest flight. As for the hotel, I searched Booking.com to find cheap hotel deals and then used what I learned to find my ideal cheap hotel. My research really didn't take long. Once I had shopped around a little it became obvious to me that my choices were limited, after all, budget travel to one of the most expensive cities in the USA isn't going to be the easiest task. Here's what I found and what my plan of action was!
Jack FowlerPublished 5 years ago in Wander
Walt Disney World 101
Walt Disney World... The world's largest theme park can seem a tad overwhelming at first. So many parks, so many resorts, so many rides! How do you take it all in? It is the size of San Francisco, after all. Here is a Walt Disney World basic overview to help you in understanding all there is in the most magical place on earth.
Annie PilonPublished 5 years ago in Wander
Travel – The Only Thing That Made Me Richer
They say that home is the place you want to return to, but I don’t think I will ever be completely at home again. Part of my heart will always be elsewhere. However, this “elsewhere” in my life just serves as a filler-word to describe the eight-hour, 4,000 mile flight separating myself between my hometown Michigan and my host country Germany.
Travel EnthusiastPublished 5 years ago in Wander
8 Reasons to Volunteer Abroad: Why Everyone Who Can, Should
International citizen service (ICS) was founded by the UK Government to give young people who might not otherwise afford to, the chance to serve others around the world. The projects on the program were done so to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in the host country. However, the program also aims to develop volunteers' personal and “hard” skills while providing them with a more rounded and immersive view of international development.
