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Whether you're a sight-seer, thrill seeker or beach lounger, activities to satisfy bucket lists of all kinds.
Stay Safe with Defenselessness
As so many people and/or nations gear up for battle, denounce “others” as the enemy, and contract with fear, we need to take a deep breath and reflect on our situations from a very different, and much more helpful, point of view. We cannot hear too many times that defensiveness does not make us safe; quite the contrary. Many disciplines remind us that only when we are open and accepting, rather than closed and suspicious, are we truly safe. Long ago my husband and I had an opportunity to put this philosophy to the test, one I will never forget. We were touring several South American countries, including Ecuador. As we had planned our trip (pre-internet), I remembered reading in National Geographic about a tribe of indians that lived only in a small area of Ecuador and nowhere else in the world. Dubbed the Colorado Indians, they were so named because they painted themselves up with red berry juice (Colorado in common usage means “colored red” in Spanish), and since we were from Colorado, it seemed like a great idea to find these name-sake Colorado indians and have a look for ourselves.
Carol HowePublished 7 years ago in Wander- Top Story - May 2017
A Weekend Trip to Experience While Traveling Canada
I have been living in Canada since November 2016, and I thought I should share my first hand experiences from here while I move from place to place.
Lucy FramptonPublished 7 years ago in Wander Hip Hop Destinations Every Fan Should Visit
Hip hop is one of those things that has changed the way people see the world forever. It's not only a form of music. It's a lifestyle, it's a culture, and it's a community. Now that hip hop has been around since the 70s, it's hard to deny that it's a force in and of its own.
Skunk UzekiPublished 7 years ago in WanderVenice
The city is full of romance and mystery; an inspiration to poets with its maze of alleys, streets and canals steeped in history and character. One can almost visualize the masqueraded figures of old, rushing by to a secret rendezvous.
Lisa Jackie GrimaPublished 7 years ago in WanderMobility Training: The First Step Toward Traveling Independently
Hello again folks, welcome back to the series on traveling when you're blind. In my last post I talked about how we, as blind people, need to do things differently, and provided an example on how this is done.
Jared RimerPublished 7 years ago in WanderCities with the Best Gay Pride Festivals
Gay pride festivals are some of the most exciting days out there for the LGBTQ community. It's a time to celebrate love in all its forms, the struggles of being gay that people have overcome, and also to possibly link up with a new partner.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 7 years ago in WanderBrighton: An English Seaside Mini-Break
If you're in London and looking to get to the sea on a sunny day, one of the best and easiest options is to jump on the train to Brighton.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Last Full Measure
This past weekend, I was able to visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of the most notable battle of the American Civil War, and one of the biggest battles in American military history. The battle of Gettysburg is also notable for being the main turning point of the Civil War. The outcome of the battle concluded with the Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee, being prevented from invading further into the Northeast. Lee and his army were forced to retreat back into Virginia after the battles’ end and never again stepped foot in Union-controlled territory.
Beauty in Transience
Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) "season" (it only lasts a week) is a fantastic time to be in Japan. Enjoyed across the nation by young and old alike, it is a festive occasion that has been passed down from generation to generation for some 12 centuries.
Made in DNAPublished 7 years ago in WanderBest US Cities for Weekenders
What could possibly be better than a weekend trip? It offers all the relaxing benefits of vacation, allows you to exercise your curiosity, and try some new things - all without missing work on Monday. (Not that you'd miss work, anyway.)
Erik SkaarsgardPublished 7 years ago in WanderMost Luxurious Spas In America
Spas have long been a favorite destination of the rich and beautiful. Hollywood stars swear by them, models book appointments at them as an investment in their career, and major moguls use them as vacation getaways when they need to center themselves and regain their peace.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in WanderA Cruise on Brand New Viking Sky
By John Roberts InTheLoopTravel.com Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ship in 2015 and now has three vessels: Viking Sky, Viking Sea and Viking Star. Also, Viking Sun is coming in 2017, and the company says it hopes to eventually have 10 ships in its Viking Ocean Cruises fleet.
John RobertsPublished 7 years ago in Wander