australia
With its rainforests, ancient rock formations and pristine beaches, Australia is the traveller's mecca whether you're flying solo or with mates.
The Street Walkers
Midnight came to Skyscraper Island, tiring out Jeff Roberts who recently completed strolling down Dream Street, stepping across the one-bedroom threshold, requesting female warmth. Due to that fantasy not being a reality, the young entrepreneur professional’s computer shut down, instigating find the department store bought couch, then hinting his easy on the eyes photogenic image, heed the thought, ‘escape the independent waken loneliness’ and ‘rest peacefully’.
By Marc OBrien19 days ago in Wander
The Safest Place I Never Lived
The Safest Place I Never Lived I always saw the mountain before I saw the hotel. That was how I knew I was nearly safe. The Leap rose above the bush about twenty kilometres north of Mackay, enormous and smoky in the distance. Bare rock pushed through the trees near the top, while lantana, scrub and small shrubs crowded around its base. From the school bus window, it looked far too large to belong beside an ordinary road and an ordinary little pub.
By Teena Quinn 21 days ago in Wander
Twenty-Four Hours in Sydney. Runner-Up in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
Darling, we're going to Sydney. Put on your most comfortable shoes and let me whisk you away! The best parts of the day in Sydney happen while you're getting from one place to another. We can start with coffee on a quiet street, walk towards the harbour, catch a ferry, spend the afternoon by the ocean and end the night eating dinner with the glamorous Opera House in the distance, magical fireworks, and a late night stroll.
By Gardenia Rose21 days ago in Wander
Bruny Island Adventure. Honorable Mention in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
Bruny Island is one of those little gems that you only know about if you go looking for it. To get here, you fly into Hobart Airport, probably via Sydney or Brisbane if you're not coming from the Mainland (or North Island, as the locals call it). The next step is to hire a car, drive about an hour to the Bruny Island Ferry, and spend about 20-30 minutes on said Ferry.
By Natasja Rose23 days ago in Wander
A day off work done right
Alone with my thoughts—that's all I need, and it's all anyone really needs. It's a human experience, and it's pure bliss. Whether it's a trip to the beach or treating yourself to a day out at a nice café, everyone is entitled to a "you day"-a day dedicated solely to you and your thoughts.
By Aoife’s stories about a month ago in Wander
What I Wish I'd Known Before Buying a Campervan in Australia
I had the spreadsheet. Eighteen months of saving, and a number at the bottom that finally looked like freedom. I knew what I wanted, too. A van I could drive to work through the week and vanish in on the weekend. Nothing flashy. Just enough room to sleep, make a coffee, and chase a bit of coast whenever the mood took me. The plan felt simple.
By Kate Brownell2 months ago in Wander
Back In The Poison Garden. Content Warning.
Introduction Earlier this year I visited The Poison Garden in Alnwick and shocked and surprised a lot of my friends across the water with the fatal capabilities of everyday plants that most people have around their homes. You can check that piece out with the comments here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Wander
10 Countries You Probably Didn’t Know Existed (But Absolutely Should!)
We all dream about visiting iconic destinations like France, Italy, or tropical paradises like Hawaii and Bali. But what if I told you there are countries and territories most people have never even heard of?
By Areeba Umair7 months ago in Wander
10 Times Tourists Completely Ruined Priceless History
There’s something magnetic about ancient architecture and historic artifacts. Whether it’s a crumbling amphitheater, a sacred temple high in the mountains, or a centuries-old painting in a quiet chapel, we’re drawn to these places. Maybe it’s the mystery. Maybe it’s the legends. Maybe it’s the simple realization that these structures have survived hundreds, sometimes thousands of years.
By Areeba Umair7 months ago in Wander
8 Incredible Places You Must Visit Before They Disappear Forever
Vacations are the perfect excuse to explore, relax, and witness the beauty of the world. But some places are vanishing due to climate change, rising sea levels, or human activity, and if you don’t visit them soon, you might miss your chance. Here’s a list of eight phenomenal destinations that belong on every traveler’s bucket list.
By Areeba Umair7 months ago in Wander
Heat Wave Fuels Massive Wildfire in Australia. AI-Generated.
Australia is facing yet another environmental emergency as a relentless heat wave fuels massive wildfires across several states. With temperatures climbing far beyond seasonal averages, dry winds sweeping across parched land, and vegetation turning into tinder, the conditions have created a perfect storm for catastrophic bushfires.
By Aqib Hussain8 months ago in Wander
