fact or fiction
Is it a fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores travel myths to help you avoid making that wrong turn.
Twenty-Four Hours Beneath the Vatican
I had always wanted to go to Rome. Not simply to visit it, but to breathe it in. I wanted to stand inside its ancient churches and walk where emperors, soldiers, artists, popes, merchants, and ordinary people had walked thousands of years before me. I wanted to see the Colosseum with my own eyes, wander through the remains of ancient Rome, admire Roman and Greek art, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and stand beneath the magnificent dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.
By Dagmar Goeschick2 months 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 3 months ago in Wander
My Mediterranean Odyssey:
I have had the good fortune to travel all over the world, experience different cultures, and visit a great many historical sites. Earlier, I wrote about my travels when I followed in the footsteps of Alexander the Great ; after seeing Christopher Nolan's film Odyssey , I decided to retrace the steps of Odysseus in light of the journeys I made across the Mediterranean Sea, which brought me to a point where history converges. The present account is not meant to be given in chronological order since my visits to these places took place over a period of 20 years, starting when I was living in Germany in 2004 and began traveling and exploring. Rather, I am portraying myself as a traveler searching for a way back home and, at the same time, gaining knowledge and insights through my experiences.
By Chad Pillai3 months ago in Wander
A Bit Of The Titanic In Alnwick
Introduction Fiona told me that the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick contained some artefacts from the RMS Olympic which was the sister ship to the Titanic. On checking It turns out that the main dining room (Olympic Restaurant) is effectively the First Class Lounge from the ship which is identical to the one on the Titanic.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Wander
The Last Frontier: Inside Slab City, America's Off-Grid Desert Kingdom
There are still places in America where the rules feel different, not in the sense that laws vanish entirely, but in the sense that the assumptions most people make about modern life simply stop applying. There is no city hall, no municipal water, no power company, no property taxes, no homeowners' association, no neighborhood watch, and no official government management. Just desert… and people. Lots of very unusual people.
By The Iron Lighthouse4 months ago in Wander
The ordinary day. Honorable Mention in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
No electronic rooster screaming at me today, and I’m not frantically asking myself what day it is, nor panicking if I overslept. The sunlight gently strokes my face through the half-open blinds, letting me know it’s already out there waiting for me. I hid from it a little longer. Not because I needed to, but on principle, because I can. Spring has started showing off in full force, and for once, I don’t have to watch it through the gap between the curtains while those two cold monitors in my bedroom light me up instead.
By George Roast5 months ago in Wander
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Needs Therapy
Historic charm. Endless stairs. Questionable reality. 🏛️ 📸 🏛️ 📸 🏛️ Well, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Finally. It's not as photogenic as I thought. I expected it to be more...algorithm friendly. A European landmark that could capture attention. It's just a...a sun-bleached tower caught in a terrible Pilates pose. Tilting oddly against the sky.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin5 months ago in Wander
The Ridge
Edgefield, South Carolina is known for two things: gypsies and peaches. If you’ve never driven through Murphy Village, you should. It’s a cultural experience that’s hard to come by in the United States, especially in the Bible Belt. The Irish Travelers who populate Murphy Village have specific architectural taste; there’s grandeur to the dwellings.
By Harper Lewis 5 months ago in Wander
