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Everything but the Ticket; Wander is your guide to the best activities, hotels, restaurants and holes-in-the-wall to check out on your trip.
Discovering Florence
It’s hard to imagine Italy without amore — and harder still to imagine Florence, the epicenter of Italian romance, without its legendary backdrops. Indeed, with all her many charms and beguiling ways, Firenze has a way of taking hold of your heart and never letting go.
By Gina Samarotto7 years ago in Wander
The Comeback City
We all know about the wonderful cities around the world, New York, London, Tokyo, and L.A., but who ever thought Detroit, MI would be the place to visit? Well, I'm here to tell you it's on an upswing, and now is the time! Don't be afraid. Over the past five years, crime in the major downtown area of Detroit has gone dramatically down as new businesses flourish. Metro-Detroiters are already enjoying the new gem that is Downtown, and now it's your time, too, so here are four reasons to visit the beautiful and historic Motor City.
By Sarah Stokes7 years ago in Wander
How to Plan a Perfect Last Minute Vacation
There’s nothing more comfortable than having a routine, but sometimes, you've just got to break free and do something crazy to feel alive. Need a break? Book a last minute vacation. Spontaneity can feel amazing and liberating, but there are still a couple of things you need to do before hopping on a plane and having the time of your life. You need to pick a destination, find the right accommodation, pack and buy tickets, and all that in a very short time. Here’s how to take care of all the technicalities without stress and have a dream getaway.
By Carolin Petterson7 years ago in Wander
Santorini, Greece
Hey fellow GlobeTrotters! Below is my full experience traveling to Santorini, Greece. Enjoy! AirBnb: Goddess Lethe I give this place 5 STARS! I never met our host John, but the hospitality was great and the views could not be beat. When we first arrived, late at night, a couple of locals met us at the bus stop and graciously carried our luggage down the MANY steps to get to this place. If you can't handle a little cardio, I wouldn't recommend it. Make sure you have everything you need before leaving for the day, because you won't want to go back down for a forgotten cell phone.
By Allison Dohanyos7 years ago in Wander
Around Thailand
Koh Phi Phi Here are some thoughts and experiences of an island in East Thailand called Koh Phi Phi. From Bangkok, it is an overnight bus ride far to the south and then a long boat ride to the small island of Koh Phi Phi. You arrive by boat to alight at the end of the jetty to walk through the many Thais hawking for trade and looking for your guide with a sign for your place to stay.
By Dean Moriarty7 years ago in Wander
Cambridge
Cambridge is referred to as the City of Perspiring Dreams. The Varsity Cambridge University is big, small, old, modern, stupid and clever — all at the same time. Ancient traditions exist alongside innovation; solitary thinkers burn the midnight oil, while others attack each other with pokers. It's that kind of place.
By Kevin McClintock7 years ago in Wander
Two Weeks Relaxing in the Spanish Lake District
We have just returned home from a relaxing two weeks in the Spanish Lake District, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world again. After working in Iceland (and loving it) we decided that we would like to have some summer sunshine and chose to go back to the place we have spent a lot of time over the past few European winters. We have made some great friends there and we also wanted to see the area in a different season. We went on a number of day trips and wanted to share these experiences with you.
By Ruth Gibson7 years ago in Wander
Best Party Cities For Backpackers
Backpacking is often called one of the best ways to see the world, primarily because it allows people to enjoy the full spectrum of the local color. Backpacking allows you to meet new people, try new foods, and get a real up-close look at how life is abroad.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Wander
Jungfrauhoch, Switzerland
Standing on the Jungfrau Platform at 3454m above sea level, this icy experience and views will take your breath away... Found halfway between the Swiss-Italian border and the beautiful water features of Interlaken, Mt. Jungfrau can be found next to Eiger and Monch, with views of the Aletsch Glacier. The best starting point for this trip is departing from Lauterbrunnen, easily accessible by road and rail and with great connections to Jungfrau region. Whether visiting the Jungfrau for onsite activities or following one of the regional Glacier Trails, the Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, definitely should not be missed out of a travel itinerary.
By Rosalyn Grams7 years ago in Wander
Your 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.
By Reniel Barroso7 years ago in Wander
