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Cities with the Best Gay Pride Festivals
Gay pride festivals are some of the most exciting days out there for the LGBTQ community. It's a time to celebrate love in all its forms, the struggles of being gay that people have overcome, and also to possibly link up with a new partner.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 7 years ago in WanderDiscovering the Indonesian Island of Bali
The Indonesian island of Bali is a favourite destination for Australian holiday-makers, and it’s easy to see why. Here's a quick guide on how to get the most out of your visit to this beguiling tropical paradise.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderHow Do You Travel When You Can't See?
Hello, everyone, I'm Jared Rimer. I've been blind since I was born. I know a lot of people are sighted out there, and they have no idea how we travel, and do other things in life. Picture yourself losing your sight, and you've been traveling and doing daily tasks your whole life.
Jared RimerPublished 7 years ago in WanderLondon: A Guide to Living
It was 2003 when I moved to London, just a few months after my 30th birthday. I feel a lot of affection for London, but it’s a tough city.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderNorway: A Travel Guide
Whether you are experiencing Oslo in its shimmering summer, or the winter wonderland of the country’s north — Norway offers something for everyone.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderAmazing LGBTQ Resorts
If you are gay, lesbian, or trans, planning a vacation can be difficult. In fact, going to the wrong country with your partner can result in you being hurt, charged with a crime, or even killed. Additionally, discrimination is always an issue - even in cities that are supposedly cool with LGBTQ couples.
Cato ConroyPublished 7 years ago in WanderStockholm: A Travel Guide
Constructed over an archipelago of 14 islands and connected together by 57 bridges, Stockholm — the capital of Sweden — is a city with a unique sense of style and purpose.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderIs Traveling by Train Cool?
Most people love to talk about their glamorous travels abroad. They may talk about hiking in the Alps, going on a cruise in the Bahamas, or even just jetsetting off to Tokyo. But, most of the time, you don't really hear people bragging about train rides.
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in WanderBrighton: An English Seaside Mini-Break
If you're in London and looking to get to the sea on a sunny day, one of the best and easiest options is to jump on the train to Brighton.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderMost Surreal Places You Can Visit
There are certain places on this beautiful green planet that just don't look like they belong on Earth. Rather, they look like something that an artist may have dreamed up for a new movie set - or for a new sci-fi book.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in WanderMy Favorite (and Not Too Touristy) Spots in Paris*
Did you know French (mostly Parisian) people call Paris Paname, when they are talking about it as an exotic place? Well, Paris is an exotic place, especially if you've never been there, you probably romanticize it (or not). And in reality it has so much history and hidden gems that it is a treasury that has no end; it keeps going on and on. And if you are going to Paris, thinking about going to Paris or dreaming about going to Paris someday, I would love you to see it the way I do, because Paris is more than only the Eiffel Tower and The Arc de Triomphe (although these are nice places too).
Rebecca Van RielPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Road To Timbuktu
No, this is not a remake of a Bing Crosby and Bob Hope movie. You know, those road trip movies of the 1940's. Although they were quite funny. When we think of Timbuktu it conjures up images of such a far away remote place, so isolated very few really know where it is. To even reach Timbuktu is a remarkable trek to one of the world's most fascinating places. A rich history of scholars and scribes. Timbuktu was once the meca that supported a flourishing industry of scribes who copied texts brought by traders, merchants, and other scholars.
Dr. WilliamsPublished 7 years ago in Wander