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Murphy, Texas: One of America's Most Romantic Getaways
Few places make my heart aflutter like Murphy does. Maybe my Irish blood make me biased and this dream of a town having such a good Irish name has wooed me, but anyone who has been there would shush that sort of thought as gobbledygook. See, Murphy Texas isn't just a place that embodies why The Republic of Texas is one of the world's most romantic united states, but it embodies all of the romance Paris could ever muster. See, in Murphy, people aren't a bunch of moustache bearing, wine drinking, adultery driven Frenchies, but they are good, red blooded folks, who still know what love is. If you yourself have forgotten what true, unadulterated, undying love looks like, book yourself a plane, train or automobile heading to Murphy ASAP.
Aubrey KatePublished 2 years ago in WanderCold Weather Hiking
“There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” ~Sir Ranulph Fiennes With a few exceptions, I believe in that quote. I hike a lot. I hike year-round. If the weather is really bad and I can find somebody to go with me, I’ll still head out. I enjoy hiking in the rain and snow, actually. Most of the time, bad situations are totally preventable, and I’ll touch on what to do if something happens here too. The key is preparation.
Marley BakosPublished 2 years ago in WanderMY TOP 5 FAVOURITE COUNTRIES IN EUROPE
Europe is a continent that has so much to offer. From the historical sites of Rome, France, and England to the natural beauty of Iceland or Scandinavia. Europe offers everything for everyone! I have travelled Europe extensively over the last 10 years and have decided on my top 5 favourite countries…
The Golden Circle of Iceland
The only thing wrong with our December trip to Iceland - besides the stress of the covid tests - was that it was too short. Our journey through the Golden Circle of Iceland could have lasted much longer than our brief day. But my husband and I have stories and memories of our time that will always live in our hearts and minds.
Jennifer ChristiansenPublished 2 years ago in WanderMy Big Adventure in Iceland
With my husband being more of an adrenaline junkie than me, I often push myself out of my comfort zone when planning our travels. And our December Iceland trip was no exception to the rule.
Jennifer ChristiansenPublished 2 years ago in Wander3 Worthy Sights For A Philly Day Trip
I’m figuring it out just like everyone else is... At 35, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life, I moved out of NYC in search of something else. I decided to start over!
Top 15 Questions About Coming To Japan
Traveling, in general, is a fun but stressful activity. Planning locations, booking hotels and flights, and creating an itinerary is already enough to keep you busy. But on top of that, when coming to Japan you have the added stress of the language barrier.
S.A. OzbournePublished 2 years ago in WanderParasocial
I looked out at the water in Liverpool feeling a bit uncertain. I’m not sure why, but I was generally uncomfortable despite starting a vacation I had been looking forward to for months. I decided to take in the warm, summer air on this beautiful night while the ferry left the dock on its 10 hour journey to the Isle of Man. Looking around the ferry as it departed, there wasn’t another person in sight. I found a nice spot and happened to see a barn owl, of all things, perched next to me. We briefly made eye contact. He ruffled his feathers. “Tu-whoo, tu-whoo,” he said, a little judgingly if you ask me.
Jennifer ThomasPublished 2 years ago in Wander72 Hours in Milan
Having lived in Italy for six years, I somehow never made it to Milan. Before I leave the European continent for a little while, Milan was a must-visit. I went for 72 hours.
Leona Françoise CaanenPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe Concept of 'Time' Seems to be Different Here in Costa Rica. .
Alarm clocks and calendars. . both necessary items for most people in 2022. We are guided by seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years. Our future plans are laid out in a fashion that have been with all of us for hundreds of years! Even before the adjustable alarm clock was invented in 1847, we all still, as a society, relied on natural ways to plan our days, weeks and months ahead. Whether we measured time by the rising of the sun, the phases of the moon and / or the alignment of the stars and planets above, knowing where you were in the entire realm of life was so very important and necessary. Julius Caesar even used a calendar that guided him and the masses for many years.
William "Skip" LichtPublished 2 years ago in WanderMarking Our Space and Claiming Territory
Humans have a need to define our space. Everywhere we travel, I have started to observe the different ways homeowners mark their territory: build fences to outline their yards, place stakes to define boundaries, post “Do Not Enter” signs, and lock gates. These behaviors create a feeling of security while making it clear that trespassers are unwanted.
Brenda MahlerPublished 2 years ago in WanderDiving into the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
As a digital nomad, I’ve been lucky to enjoy the freelance lifestyle for a little over two years. But, due to the pandemic, I haven’t been able to enjoy the “free” part of freelance as much as I would’ve liked. I adore travelling and exploring new places. I had not intended on living on the same tiny island of St. Barth for the past two years. Living here has brought me many positives that bouncing around from place to place didn't offer me, like spending quality time with my family and really getting to tune in and focus on myself, learning what is good for me. Additionally, it has also allowed me to fine-tune my workflow and figure out what it is that I truly want to do and create.
Leona Françoise CaanenPublished 2 years ago in Wander