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- Top Story - June 2021
Ghosts, Gold, and Gratitude in BC’s Most Popular Park
As soon as I climbed into the boat, I knew it was a mistake. Not all kayaks are created equal. Some are heavy and slow, but almost untippable. Others are light and fast and precarious. Ever the gentleman, I let my wife’s nervousness convince me to offer her the steadier kayak. And while she paddled off contentedly over the lake’s green water, I launched myself from the beach and almost instantly capsized.
Ryan FrawleyPublished 3 years ago in Wander A Summer Evening in Montpellier: a City in the South of France
The average temperature in Montpellier today was about 28ºC during the day. There were few drops of rain. You could count them if you wanted to. It had been very sunny. The lady who came to fix the AC in our lab today did not do a good job. We had to open the windows. It is summer and summertime here in the south of France is quite unique. I am still wondering why there are a lot of beaches here yet they have less rainfall compared to England. I had a meeting with three of my supervisors on the progress of my research, worked on a few codes to analyze some data, and did some editing on a paper that is about to be published, then I left for home. While cycling along the tramway I changed my mind. "Let's see what the city looks like today especially the city centre". I told myself. Ten minutes later I had climbed a hill while turning my bicycle gear from 6 to 1. I knew I did a good job climbing that hill when a middle-aged lady exclaimed in admiration;
Joseph OvwemuvwosePublished 3 years ago in WanderThe Gun That Changed the World
Nobody comes here. Not by choice. Sometimes, a bus full of school kids will pull up outside. The young minds of the future will be forced through the echoing halls like toothpaste through a tube, counting the hours until they can escape.
Ryan FrawleyPublished 3 years ago in WanderHow my home country became my favourite holiday destination
I have found myself in a strange situation where it doesn’t feel like ‘home’ anymore whenever I return to my home country. It does bring back fond memories, and I enjoy my visit every time I go; however, something seems to be missing. As I grow older and experience more of life in a foreign culture, my identity changes and my birth country slowly become my favourite holiday destination. Let me explain.
People! Just say Something!Published 3 years ago in Wander5 national parks in India where you can see a Tiger
India is a vast country with varied land forms which displays great variety of physical variation. From Ocean to Mountains, National parks to deserts almost everything a nature lover would intend to explore. Here we bring you the most popular 5 national parks in India which can guarantee you a Tiger spotting if you are a lover of big cats and other wildlife. Check out the list-
Lokesh KaushikPublished 3 years ago in WanderList of Gardens in Lahore
List of Gardens in Lahore Lahore is known as the city of Gardens and rightly so. Dotted with beautiful gardens all over the city, Lahore provides its inhabitants with a clean and peaceful environment to spend their leisure time with their families.
aliyankhanPublished 3 years ago in WanderAfter a year, Europe welcomes travellers back in the hopes of reviving tourism.
After more than a year of Covid-imposed limitations, Europe is reopening to Americans and other visitors in the hopes of drawing tourists - and their cash - back to the continent's trattorias, landscapes, and cultural treasures. Travelers, on the other hand, will require patience to figure out who is permitted to enter which country, how, and when.
Hanifa AkhtarPublished 3 years ago in WanderHow Sewing Helped Me Survive a 41-Country Trip
When I packed a small set of sewing scissors for the international trip I thought would take 12 months, I had no idea how much I’d need that craft on my coming adventure. In the early days of planning, I thought I’d do most of my sewing beforehand — ideally making myself a capsule wardrobe I could wear through a six-continent trip to research singleness.
christiannaPublished 3 years ago in WanderMardi Gras
“What’s going to happen if you actually get this job?” I asked my husband. “I don’t know.” Those three words hung in the air, floating with fresh possibilities.
Jaymie Stuart WolfePublished 3 years ago in WanderDerelict Methodist Church, Gary, Indiana
City Methodist Church of Gary, Indiana is arguably the most beautiful example of urban decay in the Rust Belt. The Gothic Revival structure, which stands in ruins after decades of neglect, arson and vandalism, is stunning to behold. The City Methodist Church, latterly known as City United Methodist Church is a disused church in Gary, Indiana. Once the largest Methodist church in the Midwest, it ceased as a place of worship in 1975 after a relatively brief life of just over 50 years.
Tami OsburnPublished 3 years ago in WanderMy Dream Destination: Ukraine
Long before I started watching Bald and Bankrupt's travel vlogs, my wish was to visit multiple post-Soviet countries such as Ukraine in the nearer future. I believe that travelling to Ukraine would be a magical experience to remember, especially if it was another destination that I wanted to explore for quite some time. The day will come, it will just take time. I want to first learn and master travelling on a plane independently. I also want to experience Russia with my brother and see how I enjoy it, before I decide to travel to another post-Soviet destination like Ukraine.
Talia DevoraPublished 3 years ago in WanderImagination during Creation
A blank piece of paper is what I'm starting with. A blank piece of paper and a mental image. A memory, actually. A memory so vivid that shifting the image out of my mind and on to this paper is not only going to be so effortless but also comforting. I just know that tonight I'm going back in time.
Andrea PiñaPublished 3 years ago in Wander