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Tuscany's 'unattractive', unmissable town
At least twice a year I go back to Livorno, the city of my childhood. The first thing I do is head to the messy, noisy and colourful central food market to eat a frate (an orange-scented doughnut dipped in sugar), and then to the harbour to see if the sea urchin stands are still there, serving the spiky sea creatures cut in half, to be consumed raw with a drop of lemon juice.
So, I'm Staying in Mexico
For anyone interested in the backstory on the move and some other interesting observations about living in Mexico check out here and here
Everyday JunglistPublished 2 years ago in WanderNo Tipping in Japan: Why I Love It
I moved to Japan nearly six years ago, and one of the things that took the biggest getting used to was the lack of tipping. In America, where I'm from, it is customary to tip waiters, bartenders, valets, taxi drivers, and many other services. But in Japan, tipping is considered rude.
BK JohnsenPublished 2 years ago in Wander- Top Story - September 2022
How I navigated these stages of culture shock when I moved abroad
When you are traveling around, moving in a group of others doing the same thing, it is still a protected bubble. I was in the backpacker’s group, doing the regular route most people follow. It was easy to avoid culture shock.
sara burdickPublished 2 years ago in Wander California, Here I Was
Here we are, at the beginning of another autumn. Kids are back in school, leaves are still hanging on, the temperature is falling, and everyone I know is still trying to get every last drop of summer before it runs out (half the people are still in shorts in my neighbourhood). I am wondering, quite seriously, how I am going to pay my rent at the end of the month – a lot of money will have to be moved around and begged for – and considering how this could coincide with my birthday (a terrible coincidence). And with all of this in mind, I have let the mind wander.
Kendall DefoePublished 2 years ago in WanderTo miss is to forget
Walking into the quiet south of the Yangtze River, the pattering rain is endless. I was walking alone in the lonely rain lane, and the high walls and stones of the rain lane were peeling off. The green moss covered the walls, I wandered in the quiet rain lane; I hope to meet a girl like you. Like you, you have a shy smile with a low eyebrow, a gentle smile, a face like a flower, and a vivid step like a lotus flower. But now people go to the empty building, I guard the window that belongs to you, crying alone. Tears spilled on the high wall, and the wall corroded a few inches. I wonder if moss will grow in the coming year.
Bonnie AguinagaPublished 2 years ago in WanderPlan an Explosive Visit to Valencia, Spain
Fires are burning all over Valencia. I cannot glimpse an intersection that is not ablaze. (c) Jim DeLillo
Jim DeLilloPublished 2 years ago in WanderCheapest places to travel
Which nations around the world provide the best value? Where can you go in 2022 that will let you stay longer, have a greater level of living, and spend less money?
Isidor GheorghiesiPublished 2 years ago in WanderAlice in Appalachia (Downtown Knoxville, TN, Art District)
Yesterday (9/24/22) my family and I took an adventure in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. We were romping around market square in the art district. We had bought tickets to a Clued Up Games event, featuring Alice in Wonderland.
Hope MartinPublished 2 years ago in WanderWhere To Celebrate Halloween The Best
There is no better way to honor the upcoming spooky season than with a visit to a location prepared to celebrate ghosts and goblins. Even though Halloween has a complicated and lengthy history, it is widely observed in lively and exciting ways. Here are some of the top locations in the world to enjoy Halloween this year.
Isidor GheorghiesiPublished 2 years ago in WanderDiversity will open up a creative path since
Northeast of Damascus, Syria, between an oasis surrounded by palms and two quiet mountains, Palmyra sleeps quietly. As a necessary supply stop across the Syrian desert, the importance of Palmyra cannot be overstated. It was incorporated into the Roman Empire as a province in the time of Tiberius and developed into the most influential trading center in the Middle East from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD. As the eastern gateway to the Roman world, Greeks, Romans, Persians, Arabs and Syrians traded and coexisted peacefully, bringing together diverse cultures and untold wealth. The ambitious Queen Zenobia even took part in the race for the Roman throne, advocating a division between East and West. She was eventually defeated by Aurelian, however, and Palmyra fell from grace, leaving behind a majestic mix of styles and one of the most distinctive monuments of the ancient world. The ancient city of Palmyra was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980, and the ruins have preserved the original appearance of the city intact and are of great importance for the study of the social, cultural, religious and artistic aspects of the region. In "Palmyra," a poignant little book, Paul Weiner, professor emeritus of the Ecole de la Principality de France and an expert on Rome, tells in elegant and moving terms the history, beliefs, culture, and art of this lost frontier city and why it was and still is important. By writing about the freedom and diversity of Palmyra, Weiner reflects on the difficulties and dangers facing the world today. This article is excerpted from Chapter 12 of the book, "The Portrait of Palmyra.
Galicia: Beauty of North-Western Spain
There's a lot to love about Galicia, an autonomous community in northwestern Spain. From its stunning coastal scenery and delicious food and drink to its fascinating history and culture, there's something for everyone in this corner of the world. This article will take a closer look at what makes Galicia so special.
People! Just say Something!Published 2 years ago in Wander