activities
Whether you're a sight-seer, thrill seeker or beach lounger, activities to satisfy bucket lists of all kinds.
Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort in Calatagan Batangas, Philippines
We traveled from Manila to Calatagan, Batangas, on December 23, 2023, to visit their lovely beach. Our major goal is to visit a public beach; unfortunately, I believe that practically all of the beaches in Calatagan are privately owned. We decided to visit the Stilt Calatagan Beach Resort when we got to Calatagan because we didn't know where else to go. Our driving experience has been poor; when we get to Santo Tomas, Waze directs us to a road that is both narrow and winding around the mountainside.
By Domingo Añasco-Gaces Samontina, Jr.3 years ago in Wander
Four Stunning Locations I Explored in Tanay Rizal Province, Philippines
On December 10, 2023, my project manager, one operation engineer, and one driver decided to explore Tanay Rizal's beauty and wildlife. Our project manager was picked up first in Eastwood City from the driver's lodging, and we were picked up second in Mirea Residences in Amang Rodriguez Santolan, Pasig City. We went at 7 a.m. for Tanay Rizal. Our first goal was to visit the Masungi Georeserve, but we were unable to do so since they require advance registration or reservations before you can enter, and walk-ins are not permitted. So we decided to continue our journey, but first we stopped for a coffee at Big C Delicafe.
By Domingo Añasco-Gaces Samontina, Jr.3 years ago in Wander
Our trip to Florence
While in Rome, we decided to do a spontaneous day trip to Florence. Nothing was planned, we just decided to buy a return train ticket and go with the flow. The only thing we were dead set on seeing is Michelangelo’ statue of David, other than that it would be just walking around the city and figuring out on the way what to do.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Wander
Our Trip to Rome - 2
We are staying at a really nice Bed & Breakfast in Rome, near the world-famous Coliseum and Termini - Rome's main railway station. They call it El Dorado Colleseum Hotel. It is located on the second floor of a big building that judging from its architecture and design used to be a 6-story wealthy family palazzo. It has high ceilings, a grand entrance and a big spiral staircase in the middle, with an obviously later addition of an old elevator that has a wooden bench and a set of double doors, with the inside wooden doors that must be open and closed manually. I have seen such elevators in some old New York City buildings, and they are most probably of the turn of the 20th century or early 1910s.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Wander
Beyond Borders
In a transformative journey that spanned continents, from the bustling urban landscapes of Los Angeles to the enchanting terrains of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), I encountered a tapestry of culture, cuisine, and tradition that reshaped my worldview. What began as a mere expedition evolved into a soul-stirring odyssey, unraveling the beauty and richness of Emirati culture.
By Idris Yanda Nasiru3 years ago in Wander
Our Trip to Rome
Every winter, my son and I travel around Christmas to warmer places. We both have long winter breaks as I teach and he is a student in academia, so we reward ourselves with a trip abroad. We've been to Brazil in 2019, Peru in 2021, and France last year. And this year, we decided to go to Rome.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Wander
A Trip to the Biltmore
“Holy Moses!” That was all I could think to say when I first laid eyes on the house. The largest, privately-owners home in the United States, by the way. That’s right: the current generation of Vanderbilt's still own their family estate to this day, and, in the spirit of their famous hospitality, they open up the house to public tours year-round.
By Taylor Rigsby3 years ago in Wander
Budget Trip from Delhi to Phuket
Traveling gives us an openness to a different way of life. It helps us to escape our monotonous routine. Traveling is fun. One person will never be intellectually accomplished if they always remain at home. Traveling lets us witness different cultures, creeds, cuisine, climate, etc. Though traveling is enjoyable, it can be more economical.
By Tanvi Punia3 years ago in Wander
Here is why you should visit Greece during the winter season
When people think of Greece, they think of the Aegean and Ionian sea, the delicious Greek food. and the heat that you feel when you're soaking up the sun. Tourist season is at its highest peak during the summer period, and many people venture out to the Greek islands to stay.
By Adrianna Anastasiades 3 years ago in Wander
Is Disneyland losing its magic?
When I was a kid, going to Disneyland was a truly special experience. Of course, in the early 90s the average adult ticket for the day was 35 dollars. It was also only one park then but compared to today’s 194 on peak days. Of course, the peak season keeps gradually increasing meaning more days for nearly 200$. The value days price at around 104 which still is three times the price for a single park trip thirty years ago. Now I know about inflation, you don’t have to remind me. However Disney is a multibillion dollar company that charges this much money yet still can’t properly pay their employees to live in a high cost area like Southern California. Disney charges an arm and a leg for admission because they know someone will pay it, pricing out many lower income and even middle class families today.
By Josey Pickering3 years ago in Wander
