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Day Guide for Loiza, Puerto Rico
This is a day trip for the islanders at heart, for those who want to discover a little more than meets the eye in Puerto Rico, go deeper into the history of our roots, especially our musical and artistic roots. This is a kind of day that most Puerto Ricans will have on a Sunday, a day to eat, enjoy the beach and have a beer (or two). This region is known for its fritters, traditional staples of the island, its beautiful beaches and our African roots.
Naniki WandersPublished 7 years ago in WanderNew York! New York!
I LOVE NEW YORK! Despite everything that goes on here, I still love it. Where should I begin? I have been a native New Yorker since the day I was born. As far back as I can remember, it was just the three of us: Mom, Dad, and little young me. For starters, we lived in an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It was close in proximity to Columbia University. Right away, attending a university later on in life was ingrained very early on. I remember looking out of the window at night and barely seeing images in the darkness. I was able to make out some sort of park. It looked like some sort of park that I saw on a jazz record cover. I saw the lights just barely above the trees. They looked like steady neon flames. It was so nice when balanced against the nighttime sky. How much did it make an impression on me? I was almost two years old at the time.
Maurice BernierPublished 7 years ago in WanderYour First 6 Months Then Everything After
Where are we now? What are we now? Where are we heading? It was an interesting 6 months encountering situations that were both planned and unplanned. The whole 180 days was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, slow and fast, tummy tumbling and a worth remembering experience for me and my wife. We never expected so much challenge and how adventurous it was that the only help and assistance we could run to are each other. Of course, there are other people who had been helping us along the way but on the part of decision making and situation handling, it's still just the two of us. We can say we are proud that we had already come this far. Upon realization that there is a lifetime left that we still need to go through, the accomplishments we’ve made so far and the problems we’ve wrestled and won should fuel and encourage us to keep on going.
Reniel BarrosoPublished 7 years ago in WanderHow To Explore the Underground Culture of Any City
I have spent the better part of 10 years living life in the underground music scene — and it was amazing. Most people will never know the thrill of being able to go totally wild in a warehouse, or literally in a hole in the ground. It's a thrill, and the people who you meet at these venues are incredible.
Skunk UzekiPublished 7 years ago in WanderStrawberries That Are Red
Often there's a wind up clock in my thoughts that re-lives the day that I moved from Fukushima. What would've happened if I had decided to go surfing after work that day?
Sound And The MessengerPublished 7 years ago in WanderBest War Memorials to Visit in the US
War memorials are incredibly common in America, and it's understandable why this is the case. We've fought in a lot of wars, many people have died, and we are a culture that tends to respect our fallen soldiers.
Cato ConroyPublished 7 years ago in Wander7 Things to Ask Yourself When Emigrating
You’ve got to end something for a beginning to start. I, with my wife, arrived at a demilitarized kind of a border where we faced a decision that we need to make. A decision whether to leave the platform and board the train or just sit on the bench to watch it leave and wait for the next train to which we don’t know if it will come or not, or will it arrive on time or already too late. Will this train be going to the same destination as the previous train is heading or is it going to a different one?
Reniel BarrosoPublished 7 years ago in WanderParadise: Papua New Guinea
Somewhere along the South-Western part of the Pacific you may find yourself at a loss of everything you thought held dear. The island of Papua New Guinea is as entrancing as it is a mirage of serenity bathed in un-spoilt ideals, where gazing too long can thrust you into its multifaceted allure that has taken so many to the highest peaks of pure exploration—through a twist of bright encounters with traditional tribes, off-the-beaten-track adventure in wildlife-rich jungles, and adrenaline fuelled surfing meters from the pristinus of shores.
Uly SpittsPublished 7 years ago in WanderIntroduction
It’s been a long time since I have had a word limit to reach before a piece of work could be submitted but I will do my best to write a salient piece of text that is at least as long as required while still being relevant and explaining who I am.
Angela GoodwinPublished 7 years ago in WanderEverything About the Finnish Sauna Culture
As the destination of my first ever Erasmus experience, I chose Finland. I was aware of all the stereotypes about Finns and the country in general. The stereotype of the people being cold and not so talkative, the world-famous Finnish humor, and I was even warned not to sit down on the bus next to anyone if it is possible to avoid that as Finns might feel annoyed by sitting next to a stranger. These are, of course, only stereotypes. The locals I got to know are the most welcoming and warm-hearted people I have ever met—altough there is something to the point that they are usually not that chit-chatting type of guys when they meet strangers. But what I did not know is that all those ideas I gained about Finnish people go totally invalid when it’s sauna time.
Noémi ÁrkiPublished 7 years ago in WanderSkiing
I've been spoiled my whole life when it comes to the availability of outdoor sports that have always been at my fingertips. Growing up in the mountains of Colorado let me experience everything from the rich mountain rivers to the high mountain peaks. In the summer it was kayaking and in the winter it was skiing. That being said I would say that there is a whole dimension added to skiing when partaking in the activity in Japan.
Sound And The MessengerPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Pilgrimage
On my last day of travel in Italy, as our group journeyed back to Rome where our adventure had begun, Fabi our tour director shared a story. She directed our attention out the bus windows to a bell tower in the distance.
Cindy MoorePublished 7 years ago in Wander