Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Wander.
The US Mexico Border is a Train Wreck
Author's preface: Early in the writing process for this article I realized that my friend and writing colleague, Samantha Drobac, who holds dual Mexican and US citizenship, could bring a perspective that one written only from the US point of view would lack. Initially, I thought I would publish the completed piece and then ask her to reply in a separate post, but as the story evolved it seemed more useful to ask her to respond directly to many of my points.. Fortunately, she kindly agreed to participate and her responses and her own interjections are included throughout the body of the story. Our commentary/discussion is indicated by our initials DD and SD and in italics while the main body of the text is not italicized and was solely authored by me.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Wander
Off The Beaten Path
Since the invention of the internet and better technology small towns with a lot of activities are the places that offer the best of both worlds...the excitement of the city and the warmth of a small community. Many of the small towns in Montgomery county and other areas, like some of the sections of Philadelphia, are beginning to blossom and offer the type of community people want.
By Om Prakash John Gilmore2 years ago in Wander
The Reality of Costa Rica Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreat: Expectations vs. Reality -Costa Rica You may imagine waking every day to the sunrise and experiencing morning yoga and spending hours breathing in bliss until you reach nirvana. Or you may be on the complete opposite side of this where you feel as though you have never properly done yoga – there was just that one time at the gym – but you picture yourself in a picture-perfect posture, even though you don’t know the name and fantasize about being on the cover of some magazine.
By Mantra Yoga2 years ago in Wander
In Search of Beauty
In early Summer (in the waning of the moon from May to June), I set out on a quest, à la Odysseus. Only I had no ship and it didn’t take me 10 years to reach my destination. After a few hours by train and car, my travel companion and I were there. My destination: Italy. My purpose: to seek out beauty.
By Maria Stallmann2 years ago in Wander
Living On the Edge Here in Costa Rica. .
So many exciting adventures in Costa Rica. Think about all of the joy that many people have experienced either on vacation or when living here. Costa Rica is a magical place. . one of the happiest countries on the planet. Our job here is to simply share their stories with all of you!
By William "Skip" Licht2 years ago in Wander
Looking for Adventure Around Every Corner Here in Costa Rica!
How does somebody change their persona so much that they turn into a completely different person? Well, I have proof that PURA VIDA is responsible for JUST THAT! Marco is from New York City. . he's originally from Puerto Rico and decided to visit Costa Rica about 8 years ago. He had a choice to return to Puerto Rico or go someplace else or chose one of the happiest countries on the planet instead of his home country! And he is so glad he did!
By William "Skip" Licht2 years ago in Wander
3 Reasons I Travel in an RV
It’s important to note sometimes God has really pissed me off. When my daughter got cancer, I stopped trusting for a while; when Mom died, I doubted he had my best interests in mind. But when the oldest daughter suffered a stroke, I stopped talking to God for a while — except when I was praying for her recovery. Let’s just say, that event was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
By Brenda Mahler2 years ago in Wander
Taj Mahal
Etymology Abdul Hamid Lahauri, in his book from 1636 Padshahnama, refers to the Taj Mahal as rauza-i munawwara (Perso-Arabic: روضه منواره, rawdah-i munawwarah), meaning the illumined or illustrious tomb.[6] The current name for the Taj Mahal is believed to be derived from the Persian تاج محل tāj mahall, meaning "crown" (tāj) "palace" (mahall).[7][8] The name may have been chosen in honor of Mumtaz Mahal, for whom Shah Jahan built the mausoleum, with "Mahal" being her last name and "Taj" possibly being a contemporary abbreviation of the name Mumtaz.[9]
By AKHIL SENGAR2 years ago in Wander
10 Reasons Why Club Living is The Future of Luxury Flats
With the lack of space in the urban landscape, as well as the growth of demand for luxurious living, flats are becoming popular among buyers. Today, homes are more than just a place to live. Present-day homeowners look for additional amenities, and an optimal experience as a whole. Since living places are shrinking, buyers are looking for more facilities within the living solution. Club living properties with locations outside the city are becoming popular, thanks to their ambience as well as self-sustaining infrastructures. Luxury apartments on EM Bypass cater to the ambience as well as infrastructure desired for by buyers. In this article, we focus on the top ten reasons to understand the benefits of club living.
By Sanjiv Roy2 years ago in Wander