fact or fiction
Is it a fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores travel myths to help you avoid making that wrong turn.
Virtual Reality, Venus, & Venice Venetia
Venice was more magical than I had ever imagined. In truth, I had never imagined it much. I just knew it was a place that I wanted to go. That it was special, and unique- interwoven with water and gothic architecture unlike anywhere else in the world.
A trip to the world's most haunted places this Halloween
Visits to the island are currently limited as Ghostbusters claims the site is a hotbed of paranormal activity. Many supernatural ghost stories residing in the area continue to circulate.
Soni SharmaPublished 2 years ago in WanderTRIP N DAISY - Episode 4
How much time had passed since that humongous whale had flipped the Hippie-Hangout through the cerulean sky and Aquaman, Jason Momoa had dived to the bottom of the sea, I have no idea, but when it materialized on a narrow twisty road and heading downhill, I thought we were time-travelling rather than having a mind-blowing experience. When the heavy blue smoke from the bong faded away, leaving only the sweet pungent aroma of its contents, I could scarce believe my eyes. Coming towards us in the middle of the road was a Viking riding a bicycle and not only did he have a helmet containing a set of horns on his head, but he was also wearing a pair of designer sunglasses. I don't know whose eyes bugged out the most, his or ours? Talk about a mind-blow!
Len ShermanPublished 2 years ago in WanderWander
It was 6:30 a.m, the frosty air excited Angie as she tacked up her horse for the morning wrangle. A dirtied floral bandana keeps her daisy dipped hair off her face as she paces the barn floor, ignoring her coffee cup. Donnie was running a little late but she knew he would come as he always does. Donnie is frequent at the barn but this would be his first time wrangling. The faint sound of weathered cowboy boots confidently strolling across the gravel and into the barn alerted Angie that Donnie had finally arrived. Donnie’s tousled black hair was slicked back under his felt cowboy hat. If it weren’t for his matching vest and jeans, Angie wouldn’t have noticed the five o'clock shadow crawling across his sun soaked face. He tips his hat in Angie’s direction. They share a quick “Mornin” and Angie points out Donnie’s horse. Although Donnie looks the part he couldn’t be farther from a cowboy, though he wanted to be one. As Donnie fumbles with the tack, holding the bridle upside down, Angie chuckles to herself. Donnie looks up at Angie with a hesitant smile, she promptly walks over. Her rusted spurs jangled as she lightly stomped her numb feet, encouraging them to regain feeling. Angie walks Donnie through how to tack up. While giggling through her words she guides his gloved hands while her worn ones bear the cold. The horses patiently wait but not without the occasional snort or swat of a fly. Finally they were ready to ride. Angie helps Donnie mount up and adjusts his stirrups, she has no problem moving his leg where she needs it to be. Donnie looks at her with bashful cold cheeks and a sheepish smile as he quietly thanks her.
Sarah ZielstorfPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe Life Of A Nomad
The life of a nomad adventure began when we stepped out of our ornately designed hotel, complete with mosaics and a magnificent foyer fountain, into the sweltering Moroccan heat, then into an air-conditioned vehicle where our Moroccan guide Youssef awaited us. We headed off towards the Sahara with our bags, cameras, and an overabundance of water bottles. We felt the exhilaration of being on the road again as we left our Marrakech hotel, which had been our home for ten days, and watched the interesting array of modes of transportation battle their way along the busy road behind us. They weaved in and out in complicated patterns, from donkey karts to mopeds, in an attempt to seize the lead in their fictional race across the busy streets. Soon, though, we were out of the throngs of the city and driving down quiet rural roads, the Atlas Mountains in the background looming closer with each passing mile.
Let's Visit MoroccoPublished 2 years ago in WanderPlaya Del Amor "Hidden Beach of Mexico"
As soon as our boat arrived on Marietta Island, the passengers had to jump into the water and swim some 700 feet [200 m] to reach the shore. The islands are uninhabited to this day, and only licensed navigation service providers can take visitors to see the natural wonders nearby. The islands are uninhabited, but visitors often come to them to enjoy the diverse sea life and the unique Amor Beach paradise.
Sonia ShresthaPublished 2 years ago in WanderMy first trip abroad
At the point when somebody asks me where to go interestingly when they visit abroad interestingly, I for the most part recommend a few nations dependent on my experience. Realizing that these nations are not difficult to explore, have elevated requirements of solace and security, and are reasonable, we regularly talk around a couple of explicit regions. Here are the absolute best nations on your first abroad outing as portrayed by probably the most fascinating travel bloggers with regards to the world.
What makes Nordic region happier and more prosperous than others?
Nordic countries are also known for low levels of income inequality, but it is not clear that income inequality is a possible explanation for the high welfare of Nordic citizens.
Sonia ShresthaPublished 2 years ago in WanderSalt Life
Jimmy Buffet wrote, “Mother, Mother Ocean/I have heard your call.” Well, I’ve finally been asked, “Why do you always end up at the beach? Your Facebook posts are all on the sand.” I’ve tried to resist saying, “Why not?” and instead, I’ll attempt to explain why “moonlit walks along the beach” is not just a cliché in my world.
Barb DukemanPublished 2 years ago in WanderOverland to India
We stood around a plaza in Delhi, India, near a post office or visa office, some sort of public building with space out front where young travelers gathered. The details blur. What remains in razor-sharp focus is how my eighteen-year-old self felt when I saw her; brutally smug.
Vivian R McInernyPublished 2 years ago in WanderWhat do you know about Brazil?
Although a few minor alterations occurred, racial discrimination has always been present in Brazil. Citizens were always categorized into levels in society being viewed with extreme prejudice according to their status. Ever since colonization, Brazilians were divided into hierarchies that strictly shackled people to their positions. The whites were often blessed with fortunes and high status; they were often elites, their flourishing business and trades giving them wealth and elevated power in society. As colonists, when they had first invaded Brazil, they conquered it by stripping Indigenous people off their culture and using them as slaves. With Africa, their next target, they imported their conquered African slaves to Brazil to extract the tropical goods with little to no payment in exchange for their exhausting labours. Women of the rich and poor were also racialized, favouring the whites to a higher and noble status than the poor. After abolition, substandard Africans and people of colour were forced to survive in shabby areas of the city, poverty-stricken and their lives dominated by the upper classes that lived in the luxuries part of the country. Today, the governing classes still seem ignorant and show racism towards the races of colour. Racial discrimination had always revolved in Brazil, it occurred during African and Indigenous slavery, between women, and even through upper and lower classes segregation in cities.
Humla(Nepal)-best place for mountaineering in the world
It is one of the least demanding and most limited mountain climbs in the locale and offers exceptional perspectives on the Himalayas, found southwest of Mount Everest. Traveling is the top movement for vacationers in Nepal, with thousands journeying to the mountains for a couple of days and others an extended climb through the valleys and high mountains. The perspectives on the mountains are not as excellent as on different climbs, and the feature is the remote climb with the most troublesome perspectives on Nepal's biggest lakes, Humla and Mount Kailash, an 18-day climb that incorporates the passage to Tibet.