humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
A One-Way Trip
I began dreaming about Southern California and the City of Angels when I was an angry teenager, locked in my room, listening to punk rock music. It was the early 2000s, and my life totally sucked back then. I felt imprisoned in a village of three hundred souls in rural Northern Italy. It was definitely a great place to live if you are a farmer, a wine producer, or a hermit, but not so great if you are a rebellious 16-year-old girl who is craving adventure and freedom. Despite the picturesque landscape of the Langhe, I simply could not fit in that homogenizing provincial lifestyle. It was suffocating. The same places, the same people, the same sidelong glances over and over again. Yet locked in my room, listening to my music, I could travel with my mind.
By Milena Anfosso3 years ago in Wander
Zion
As I was growing up, I knew that one week of every summer was going to be devoted to scout camp. I never looked forward to scout camp, but that didn’t stop my mom from making sure that I was packed up and ready to go every single year. I usually knew what to expect and my assumptions usually weren’t too far off. Merit badges, campfires, kayaking, setting up tents, hiking, swimming, hot dogs, marshmallows, and night games. Usually, one week was too long to go without taking a shower, but I will say that scout camp did provide some great memories.
By Chris Davenforth3 years ago in Wander
Some Luck
He was crossing the stream. There was green bush in front and behind of him, he felt like he had seen this area before but couldn’t place it. The water passed by his boots and wet his trousers. Three days, and no luck. He would return home empty handed. Maybe she has left; maybe she won’t be there when I get home.
By Harry Price3 years ago in Wander
5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Tour Guide
When I was in college, I spent 2 springs memorizing all there was to know about the city of Ottawa (this would be the capital of Canada, for anyone not from around these parts). I live about 6 hours from this city, closer to Toronto really, and yet for 2 months I commuted back and forth to the bilingual capital with buses full of grade 7 and 8 kids who frankly sometimes didn't want to learn much of anything. But they were fun. And I had fun.
By Jess Nadine3 years ago in Wander
Even during the pandemic, Finland continues to be the happiest country in the world.
Finland is the world’s happiest country in the year of the pandemic, according to the special World Happiness Report 2021 ranking, published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
By Jair Ribeiro3 years ago in Wander
One Step
Raise your hand if you like to feel comfortable. My hand is right up there with yours. In a matter of seconds, we have discovered a common bond with about 90% of the population. Yet, the things that make you feel comfortable and what makes me feel comfortable could be as different as day and night. I'll tell you what, I will cozy up in my rocking chair with my snuggly blanket and a warm cup of tea, and unpack this for you.
By Karen D'Ingillo3 years ago in Wander
Deluxe Accommodations
"There's nothing here, not even plumbing." Janet stood with her arms folded in front of her, waves of disapproval billowed off her. The five-hour drive up to the cabin had been a little tense. The deeper they went into the woods, and the narrower the roads became, the darker Janet's mood seemed to grow. Now her posture and pinched expression left nothing to the imagination regarding her displeasure. Brian tried to think of something positive to say.
By Douglas P. Marx3 years ago in Wander
Traveling is Life...
Once a wise man said about traveling is “Jobs fill your pockets, adventures fill your soul.” Traveling plays an important part in making us feel relaxed and rejuvenated. It also brings positive changes in our life and keeps us alive and active. Traveling gives us practical experience of things we have studied in the books and surfed on the internet. So a person who does not travel at all does not find any meaning in the name of India Gate or Ganga River. However, if he has travelled to these places, he can truly relate everything he has studied and will always remember each and every detail of that place.
By Foodz Travel3 years ago in Wander
Are You Able to Slow Yourself Down? Living in / Visiting Costa Rica May Allow You to Learn How to Do Just That. .
Anyone who has visited Costa Rica has certainly heard of the "Pura Vida" lifestyle here. You'll hear it uttered at least ten times a day while out running your errands, picking up some fruit for the week at your local farmer's market and/or relaxing at your favorite soda, enjoying your first cup of coffee! "Pura Vida" is a way of life that is worthy of your efforts to achieve. And the good news is that it will certainly add many fruitful years to your life!
By William "Skip" Licht3 years ago in Wander
A Curse Upon Puerto Rico
My older sister refuses to go back to Puerto Rico. It is not out of lack of love for the island we were born in, for it will always be the place our childhood formed, but a fear born from trauma. We have always carried a sense of guilt about leaving our homeland. We were both under ten years old when we moved permanently to the United States and without a doubt have lived better lives since.
By yanina maysonet3 years ago in Wander