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Trekking in Ladakh: The best treks for groups and individuals
Ladakh forms that part of the Indian topographical scene that is complete with jaw-dropping sceneries, colors changing at different parts of the landscape and creating beautiful sights, high-altitude lakes and glaciers with frozen rivers and waterfalls, high-mountain passes, barren, desert-like formation with snow-dusted peaks, and everything which you won’t find anywhere else in India.
Imran JameelPublished 3 years ago in WanderThe Most Exhilarating Halloween Attractions - All Centrally Located In the Supreme Haunt Destination
Southern California, well known for its sandy beaches, fresh innovative cuisines, and amazing year-round weather, also has holds another distinction; the haunt capital of the world. A visit to SoCal during the haunting season is a must for all Halloween lovers. Here are just a few of the terrifying destinations that will be sure to fill you with fright!
M.R. CameoPublished 3 years ago in WanderExploring The Dingle Peninsula
Without doubt, the Dingle peninsula is one of the most stunning areas that I have visited in Ireland. Over the years, I have visited the famous town of Dingle multiple times. So, over the holiday season, it was time to return and delve further into the peninsula to explore new areas. Let me tell you that the road trip did not disappoint and was so much fun.
Patrick DuanePublished 3 years ago in WanderNaked in Nippon
My heart started racing as I nervously tugged at the hem of my blouse. I was acutely aware of the person in the other room. I knew I couldn't stall for long if I wanted to act cool.
Ashley GomezPublished 3 years ago in WanderA North-Woman Journeys the American South — Haunted, Historic, Romantic; Delicious, Wild, Civilized
Your country can satisfy a foreigner's wanderlust. Why not yours? Every time you leave your country, you learn more about the nation from which you came. But every time you travel within your country, you learn more about what you don't know.
Savanna Rain UlandPublished 3 years ago in Wander10 perfect day trips in New Hampshire
Summer's arrived. Masks are off. It's time to explore. If you're like me and you like a bit of everything- mountains, beaches, drinks, food, cute towns, big cities- New Hampshire is the place for you. With the motto Live Free or Die, this tiny northern state really does pack quite a punch. And you don't even have to wear a helmet or seatbelt while you're here, but of course you will because you are just looking to live free, right?
Jacob FrommerPublished 3 years ago in WanderAwkward in Australia
There was only one instance when I didn’t feel awkward in Australia. When completing the Declaration Form on our arriving plane, I listed everything, down to the chewing gum in my purse. After seeing my long list, passengers around me snickered: “You don’t have to declare every single thing!” But, I had the last laugh when in the customs line... After glancing down my lengthy list, the man in charge looked up, smiled at me, and said: “I can tell you’re an honest person. You can go on in. Welcome to Australia!” Feeling vindicated, I grinned at my fellow-passengers in the long line and gave them a little wave goodbye; as they were having to open up their luggage for examination. Little did I know that would be the last time I felt like I fit in with the locals, my entire stay. There’s a reason the nickname for Australia is “Oz”. It doesn’t take long to realize: “We’re not in Kansas, anymore!” I was totally blindsided by the culture shock! To be honest, I didn’t expect life there to be much different from life in the USA. But, boy, it sure was!
Karla Bowen HermanPublished 3 years ago in WanderMy last days in London
211 Days to go It’s my first night out since Lockdown started in March last year and probably the last time I step through the doors of The Paradise Bar. Admittedly the last time I was here was two years ago at Halloween and before that someone’s birthday. Maybe Sarah’s? Another drunken night dancing body to body thrumming to music with the scent of sweat and tequila. The tequila was me. I hope the body odour wasn’t!
Melanie CharlesPublished 3 years ago in WanderA Month in China
Back in 2017 my wife and I traveled back to her home in China, it had been almost four years since she had last visited. She and I had just gotten married a year before and we had a tumultuous year and a half dealing with US Immigration (We live in Canada now, I moved her here with me.) and the Parents-in-Law wanted to meet me.
Nicholas R YangPublished 3 years ago in WanderTop 10 Magical Images Of Mysterious Locations
It’s 2021 and the world has changed. But the beauty of Earth’s most mysterious locations remains. These places are steeped in history and legend and make for mesmerizing photographs. Some which are easily accessible have become tourist fodder, while the ones that are harder to reach remain somewhat hidden away except for a series of images taken and posted online by a brave explorer. On this list are just some of the mysterious places around the world, some so extraordinarily stunning that it’s hard to believe the images are real.
Wrong Place, at the Right Time
The Wrong Place, At the Right Time Many years ago, my husband and I traveled to Hawaii— Oahu to be precise. The trip was the farthest we had ever traveled from home. We stayed on Waikiki Beach and enjoyed every minute of our eight-day vacation. We swam in a lagoon, just the two of us, kicked back at the hotel pool, and signed up for a few trips around the island and one trip to the big island of Hawaii. Everything we saw and did was absolutely perfect. We took a moonlight cruise around the bay and ate roast pig at a luau. We tried to learn the hula but gave it up when we laughed so hard, we couldn’t stand up much less dance.
Debra IsonPublished 3 years ago in WanderI unexpectedly survived
I had decided to put away the cares of the day and indulge myself in a leisurely stroll down a well known path. It was fall and the leaves had all but fallen, leaving the trees bare to the sight. It was a warm day with only a gentle breeze blowing.
Brenda Lee Lord-HingerPublished 3 years ago in Wander