humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
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 15 Best Museums in the Colorado
Personally, I think it's safe to say just about everyone enjoys a good museum. Whether you are interested in art, music, science, history, or culture, there is a museum for everyone to find and enjoy. When speaking of museums, typically people talk about iconic museums in places like Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago, but there is an impressive list if museums right here in the Mile High City and surrounding areas.
By Jenika Enoch4 months ago in Wander
Miracle on Everest: Sherpa Survives Six Days Alone in the Death Zone Without Food, Water, or Oxygen
Mount Everest has long been known as a place where human endurance is tested to its absolute limits. Every year, climbers from around the world attempt to conquer the world's highest peak, facing extreme cold, powerful winds, avalanches, and the constant threat of altitude sickness. Yet even among the countless stories of courage and perseverance that emerge from the mountain, some stand out as truly extraordinary.
By Temba Tsheri Sherpa5 months ago in Wander
Hanging Gardens of Babylon Review
**⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) — “Beautiful, but scientifically frustrating.”** Visited the Hanging Gardens of Babylon hoping to document and collect samples of rare and possibly extinct plant species. Left with admiration, confusion, and exactly three labeled specimens, two of which may just be weeds. One looks like cannabis and the other -- nettle, but I need to do some tests to be sure.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Wander
A Long Weekend in Montréal
I will try to start with the Saturday. Whether people here believe it or not, I had no idea that it was the start of a long weekend. Montréal was about to face Game Six of the playoffs and I had a stack of exams that needed attention. My mind was on other things, including several contests for my poetry and stories. Yes, I admit it: Vocal is not the only page where I get my work exposed or rejected. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has three separate contests for short stories, non-fiction, and at this time of the year, poetry. Along with them, I include the Montréal International Poetry Prize (they extended their deadline right after receiving my submission; such a nice touch) Peliplat and Reedsy. And, like the wise Dr. Johnson said:
By Kendall Defoe 5 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
