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Lost in Time
The Puzzling Moment of Stillness As you gaze at the clock on your wrist, time seems to defy its usual pace. The seconds tick by at an agonizingly slow speed, leaving you in a state of perplexity.
TVN-Triệu NinhPublished 3 days ago in WanderLively New Orleans
New Orleans is a Louisiana city that sits on the Mississippi River close to the Gulf of Mexico. The city has been nicknamed the “Big Easy”. New Orleans is known for its vibrant nightlife, live music scene especially jazz, and its cuisine. In the late winter, the city fills up with people when it's Mardi Gras time with parades, costumes, masks, and street parties.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 days ago in WanderWanderlust and Wellness: How Travel Can Improve Your Physical Health
In a world where stress seems to be an inevitable companion of modern life, the desire to escape and explore new horizons has become more than just a luxury—it's a necessity. Enter wanderlust, that innate desire to travel and explore the world around us. But what if I told you that wanderlust isn't just good for the soul, but for the body too? In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating connection between travel and physical health, exploring how embarking on new adventures can rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
BLESSING COOLPublished 4 days ago in WanderLafayette Along the Vermillion River
Lafayette stretches along the Vermillion River in southwestern Louisiana. Acadian Village is a privately owned park spanning 32 acres. It was founded in the 1970s to safeguard Acadian heritage. Within its premises, visitors can explore a Cajun village from the 1800s. The village is comprised of eleven structures, out of which seven are genuine 19th-century residences. Guided tours are offered, and the grounds can also be leased for various occasions.
Rasma RaistersPublished 7 days ago in WanderThe Enduring Legacy of the RMS Titanic: A Tale of Hubris, Tragedy, and Global Resonance
The Birth of a Legend: Constructed by the renowned shipbuilders Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Titanic was a marvel of engineering and opulence. Commissioned by the White Star Line, a subsidiary of the American-owned International Mercantile Marine Company, with financier J.P. Morgan holding majority shares, the Titanic was envisioned as the epitome of luxury and safety. Its sheer size and grandeur surpassed that of any other passenger ship of its time, setting a new standard for transatlantic travel between Southampton, England, and New York City.
Amulet Alison NKUNAPublished 13 days ago in WanderShreveport on the Red River
The southeastern U.S. state of Louisiana sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the state’s history is reflected in its Creole and Cajun culture. The city of Shreveport in the northwestern part of Louisiana is on the Red River.
Rasma RaistersPublished 13 days ago in WanderMy High School Exchange Adventure in Hawaii
“Hawaii is such a wonderful, healing place for me. I feel so at ease with the natives and love the tranquillity of the islands. It is a place to find inner peace and be one with nature.” — Camille Grammer
Gabriela Trofin-TatárPublished 17 days ago in WanderEnjoying the Beauty of Kentucky
The Daniel Boone National Forest in Winchester stretches through 21 counties in eastern Kentucky. There are sandstone cliffs, gorges, and ravines that have been cut by rivers and streams.
Rasma RaistersPublished 20 days ago in WanderUpstate New York — The Nature Around Every Turn Overwhelms the Senses
Upper New York presented a contrast to our prior experiences with The Big Apple. The scenery captivated us with unexpected pleasures. This rural area provided plush pastures with farm animals and agriculture. The hills were covered with various crops, and the grape vines climbed as far as the eyes could see, explaining why wineries littered the countryside.
Brenda MahlerPublished 25 days ago in WanderLouisville on the Ohio River
Louisville is Kentucky’s largest city. It sits on the Ohio River along the border with Indiana. The Kentucky Derby Museum is where visitors can find out everything about the fantastic experience that is the Kentucky Derby. It highlights the history, hospitality, and tradition of this world-renowned event. Here you’ll find world-class exhibits among them the Guinness World Record’s Largest Horseshoe, Resident Thoroughbred and Miniature Horse, and the World’s Greatest Race. The admission to the museum includes a historic walking tour of Churchill Downs Racetrack and a look at the race on a state-of-the-art 360-degree-high-definition film.
Rasma RaistersPublished 27 days ago in WanderFinding Your Oasis
The name was evocative — Whitewater Preserve. Fascinating. Made me think of rafting. But I knew there weren’t any rapids, per se, in Southern California.
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!Published about a month ago in WanderLexington Horse Capital of the World
The U.S. state of Kentucky is a southeastern state bordered by the Ohio River in the north and in the east the Appalachian Mountains. It is surrounded by seven states with West Virginia to the east, Virginia to the southeast, Tennessee to the south, Missouri to the west, Indiana to the northwest, and Ohio to the north and northeast. Lexington is a city known for its horse farms and thoroughbred racetracks.
Rasma RaistersPublished about a month ago in Wander