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"Wanna Get Away?"
It's Thursday. It's 3 PM. You're about two comments away from telling your supervisor or employee where to shove that patronizing smile that they shine on you as they ask you another stupid question, or hand you another, boring, useless task. It's April and you're already "over" all the B.S. your career has to offer and you've got to get away.
SIR FRANCIS IVPublished 7 years ago in WanderQuest of the Phoenix 2017
During the dread Polar Vortex of December 2016, I, having worked six to seven days a week for the last five weeks, most of it spent outside when snow buildup made it nigh-impossible to pull out of any intersection at which one had to stop one’s vehicle, got to work a full and rather lengthy day when the wind was blowing at around negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit (about -23 C). By the time the day was done, my face was too numb to talk properly, and even after getting back indoors it took over an hour for me to feel warm again. And shortly after getting home (and reflecting also on the fact that two months previously I had nearly died of a severe asthma relapse that seemed to have been brought on by the humidity of the autumn, not to mention the depression and general health-deterioration that ALWAYS afflicts me as summer comes to an end), I found myself thinking: “I don’t want to live in Michigan anymore.”
Nathan SturmPublished 7 years ago in WanderHow to Travel on a Budget
Whether you want to go across the country or somewhere only an hour or two away, it can be very pricey to travel. You should not hold yourself back because of the costs associated with traveling. It is wonderful exploring new places and learning history about a new city or country.
Jessica HerringPublished 7 years ago in WanderBermuda Cruise Part 2
This morning was our first sighting of land. After sleeping in and having breakfast in the Garden Cafe, we went out on deck to get our first glimpse of Bermuda. Since we would not be able to get off the ship until one o’clock, Mom and I looked for something to do until then. We decided to go to the Aqua Dining Room for an art auction. Since we were there early, we checked out the art and sipped on mimosa. We did not bid on anything during the auction because most of the lots were too expensive, but there plenty of pieces that we liked. My favorites were the paintings by an artist named Linda Le Kinff, whose elongated forms and bright, vivid colors were compared to Matisse and Modigliani. For attending the auction, we received a free print.
Rachel LeschPublished 7 years ago in WanderComfort Suites Edinboro Pennsylvania Review (Two Queen Bed Jacuzzi Suite)
The room was medium size with an average layout but this was probably one of the smaller suites I've stayed in. The overall appearance is rather dated. I felt like I was stepping into the late 70s or early 80s.
Relaxed TouristPublished 7 years ago in WanderPutting the 'Her' Back in Hermit
I am a 37-year-old woman who is divorced with no children, therefore I am pretty free to do as I please. I am back in school, but was given the opportunity to live and work on my family's farm in Southwest Virginia during my break. It's a fairly short drive, about 45 minutes, but seems as though it is worlds away. We live in Kingsport, Tennessee. Despite the efforts the city has made to beautify it, it is still a very polluted industrial city. So when my dad made the offer to live on 120 acres in a log cabin overlooking the Clinch River, needless to say, I jumped at the chance.
Kristen NeurdenburgPublished 7 years ago in WanderWelcome to Chicago
Like any large city, Chicago has an abundance of places to go, people to see, and things to do. Just a matter of what your interests are and where to start when you get there.
Kate AdamsPublished 7 years ago in WanderI Heart NYC
In the summer, without a doubt, the best way to get around is by bike. I cannot express enough how great it is, you move quicker than most cars/taxis, which also means if you are a bit of a nervous road rider and you need to move away from the cycle routes, you don't have to worry about cars passing you too closely. They are easy to rent (just like the UK's Boris bikes) and for $12 you have unlimited usage for 24 hours. You can see so much more, cover so much ground and it is unbelievably safe. Even when you're not on one of their amazing cycle paths and navigating the roads with the traffic. It's all good. There is an incredible cycle and walkway path on the west side along the Hudson River that quite frankly is a revelation. Not like a New York I've ever witnessed before. Rollerbladers, runners, walkers and cyclists in a green and smooth environment. It's designed in a way so very few opportunities arise for you to need to stop, it takes you quite nicely down to Battery Park and the Staten Island Ferry.
Hazel ButterfieldPublished 7 years ago in WanderBermuda Cruise Part One
I would not necessarily call myself a superstitious person, but I have some faith in good and bad omens, mostly because they tend to be self-fulfilling. A good or bad omen can affect your mood for the rest of the day.
Rachel LeschPublished 7 years ago in Wander5 Reasons You Should Experience (and Master) Solo Travel
For a lot of people, traveling to an overseas country, even with other people, is a big deal. It means exposure to an unfamiliar culture and environment, potentially losing your way, and possibly having to cope with language and translation difficulties.
Eli SookerPublished 7 years ago in WanderDay Guide for Loiza, Puerto Rico
This is a day trip for the islanders at heart, for those who want to discover a little more than meets the eye in Puerto Rico, go deeper into the history of our roots, especially our musical and artistic roots. This is a kind of day that most Puerto Ricans will have on a Sunday, a day to eat, enjoy the beach and have a beer (or two). This region is known for its fritters, traditional staples of the island, its beautiful beaches and our African roots.
Naniki WandersPublished 7 years ago in WanderTrue Freedom
What is your comfort zone? The place you feel most comfortable, usually in a place you know well, surrounded by friends and family. Then one day you wake up and say to yourself "I just want to be free of everything that is holding me down in life". The idea arrives to take a road trip. I had taken a few vacations with my family and seen a few of the wondrous things and sites in my home state of Wisconsin, but I had always wanted to see more. Suddenly opportunities came my way and one day I told myself "do it". I set off to see as much of the United States as I could in one year on a very small budget. Within that time period, I managed to see the Atlantic Ocean in Florida, cross over on a southern route to San Diego on the Pacific Ocean, and then return to Wisconsin on a winding northerly course.