europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Best Places to Visit in Italy
Located in Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for some reasons that include art treasures, trendy fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people, and top-class cuisine. Italy offers so much to see and do that it would take a lifetime to explore. Here's a look at the best places to visit in Italy:
By Siddhartha Sapkota3 years ago in Wander
Best Places to Visit in Switzerland
Switzerland is a small country that sits smack dab in the middle of the Alps, making for 360-degree scenery wherever a person finds themselves. Numerous lakes also add to the picture-postcard look of this country, whose most famous citizen may have been the fictional Heidi. From banks to bucolic alpine meadows, Switzerland has it all. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Switzerland:
By Siddhartha Sapkota3 years ago in Wander
My Dream Destination: The Republic of Udmurtia, Russia
My long term goal is to travel to as many of the Soviet republics as possible. The republic of Udmurtia in central Russia is one of the republics I have the desire to visit in the near future. At the beginning of my young adulthood, I began to explore and research various Soviet republics besides Yakutia, Chechnya and Dagestan. After randomly finding pictures of the Udmurt people on Google, I started virtually travelling to Udmurtia by viewing photographs and watching Udmurt language tutorials on YouTube. Although English travel YouTuber and Soviet culture and history enthusiast Bald and Bankrupt has been a huge inspiration to further pursuing my love for Soviet culture, I've been dreaming to travel to the diverse Soviet republics and exploring the diverse and unique cultures of Russia way before discovering Bald and Bankrupt.
By Talia Devora3 years ago in Wander
193 days
“I may only see you two more times in my lifetime.” I stood across from my friend as she whipped the creamy scrambled eggs that we were about to eat. Tomorrow was her birthday, and we were having brunch in her kitchen. It was the first time since the beginning of COVID that I had been inside her house (except for the occasional feeding of her two cats, Pablo and Lulu when they were away).
By Melanie Charles3 years ago in Wander
195 days
On Sunday, masked up I boarded the train and travelled out of London into the countryside to attend a BBQ for 4th July. It isn’t the first BBQ that I have been to this year, but it is the first where it didn’t rain (a lot). Earlier this year in late May I organised a BBQ in our backyard. May harks towards the end of spring here in the UK and I know you can’t always guarantee the weather, but this determined girl wants to spend as much time with friends as possible. So, with thrashing wind I lit the coals and tilted the lid on the side of the BBQ so I wouldn’t start a fire.
By Melanie Charles3 years ago in Wander
The Victoria Embankment, London
London’s Victoria Embankment stretches along the north bank of the River Thames from Westminster Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge, a distance of about one and a quarter miles. It is a broad street that carries two lanes of traffic in each direction, with pavements on both sides. There are features of interest on both the river and landward sides of the road, so care must be taken when crossing from one to the other.
By John Welford3 years ago in Wander
Top 8 famous things in Switzerland
Multi-lingual nation There are four official languages in Switzerland: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Most of the people tend to be in English, French, and Romansh. However, it is possible to find a person that will be able to speak English, especially in restaurants, hotels, and attractions.
By Siddhartha Sapkota3 years ago in Wander
Oktoberfest and 3 Tips When Traveling Anywhere
Oktoberfest and 3 Tips When Traveling Anywhere When I was a junior in college I travelled to Rome, Italy for a semester abroad. I was with a group of people heading to Oktoberfest for the weekend in hopes to celebrate it at the original spot, Germany! We went to a special dress shop that sells the costumes we needed to fit in. This place was like a big carnival, with massive tents that hold thousands of people from all over the world. My biggest worry of the night was getting back to my campsite. I had no way of knowing when the public transportation closed and I did not have any directions of how to get back.
By Kendall Poland3 years ago in Wander
Welcome to Broadstairs
Broadstairs. A stunning seaside town with beautiful beaches and medieval sites dating back to the 17th century which contributes to the town's tourism. The town itself imitates the streets that you would normally find in Italy or the South of France along the mediterranean sea with restaurants that offer alfresco dining and little boutique shops selling domestically made, handcrafted products. The air is very clean and the sea is a picturesque blue which is rare to find along the english coastline. No rubbish along the beaches, no loud events that would keep you up at night, and no sought of unusual crime that will have people in fear. More a less, this is the type of town where you would go for a quick getaway to leave all your troubles behind. Haha, that's what I thought until I went there for a day trip.
By Bethany Gordon3 years ago in Wander
London Life
What does life in London look like at the best of times? Busy, crowded, smelly, dirty, angry? All of these words have been levied at Londoners over the course of my life. It is something that is prevalent across the world. The main capital city or the cities that live within the said country are despised. They are different. They are on the news more and people tend to be afraid of what is different. I was the same.
By Ben Shelley3 years ago in Wander