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The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.
Hiking in Bergen, Norway
“Happy Birthday!” my husband says in my ear. “Wakey wakey!” My eyes crack open, heavy from sleep, to see his coarse red beard and big blue eyes in my face. I groan and roll over on a stiff futon mattress, feeling my back release the stiffness in several little pops. I stretch, groping the floor for my phone.
Loretta WidenPublished 5 years ago in WanderTake a Risk
The greatest enjoyment I've had, waiting for the summer, is when spring rolls around in the desert, because many trees bloom with excitement and push these beautiful blossoms for a season of allure and beautiful fragrance. This is the highlight of my year and it comes and goes.
Zibby ProgressPublished 5 years ago in WanderAn Experience at the Tongo Whistling Rocks and Shrines, Ghana
A headset was firmly attached to my ear as I was listening to a documentary about a historical destination on BBC radio. During this time, we were almost on our way to the Whistling Rocks and Shrines. Shortly before the start of a turn, we found some excellent huge stones at close range. I was immediately fascinated by this scene. This is the Upper East region of Ghana. It is located in the north of the country, and is the second smallest administrative district in 10 districts of Ghana. The rocks sound like the blast of a whistle of a soccer referee. Tongo Whistling Rocks and Shrines is the claim to fame. The amazing part in the center of this attraction is that the Holy Land and the Heavy Stone are combined where you can go through the ritual process, and experience a feeling of luck, protection, and prosperity. Interestingly, religious customs are carried out carefully in different dimensions. People have to go semi-naked, and be blessed as they want.
Osei AgyemangPublished 5 years ago in WanderThe Hells of Beppu—Natural Boiling Springs of Japan
Before I came here, I had other hopes for this attraction. My thoughts were totally far from imagination. Japan, the land of the rising sun, is famous for its great technology, but it is a place not to be missed in the tourism sector. Japan has mind-boggling stunning views, similar to the Hells of Beppu. The Hells of Beppu is one of the most interesting sights of Japan (Jigoku Meguri). Similar volcanic phenomena are around the world, but there is something unique in Beppu hells. There are only eight boiling springs, with unique features.
Osei AgyemangPublished 5 years ago in WanderAdventure Trip: Essential Things You Must Carry in Your Backpack
An adventure could lure us to things our spirit considers both a challenge and calibrated opportunity. It takes us out in nature to explore the wilderness. Hiking is the best way to get close to nature without putting oneself under a stern test. It's to walk at the speed of time, wandering through with the wind and leaving a long trail of footsteps, only to come back later after a couple of months to begin the same journey again. Hikers consider it a natural therapy to clear the mind, to purify the spirit of the muck and mire. We've created a list of the top-rated hiking gear to help you hit the road and get travelling (hiking).
Mina OutreachPublished 5 years ago in WanderThe Ever-Natural Ajanta Temple Caves of India
I nearly got lost until the guide said—'Please, this is the route to the place'. These were his words. The caves are very widespread with about 105 kilometers facing northeast toward a large city and district headquarters in India, in the state of Maharashtra. I stood for some few minutes, and looked at the caves from afar, and all I could say was—' This is the beauty of nature'. The cave of Ajanta was built when Buddhist and Hindu gods were worshiped in Indian culture. They are uniquely designed from steep cliffs that look U-shaped, like square canyons, through a canyon around the Indian Waghur River.
Osei AgyemangPublished 5 years ago in WanderThe Ultimate Summer Activity: The How-To Guide to Hiking
With summer on its way, it is time to get out, enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings, soak up some sun, and breathe in the fresh air—and there is no better way to accomplish these “tasks” than a good old-fashioned hike. Whether you are strolling through the forest, walking along the ocean waves, or ascending a mountain, no other activity beats getting out and being immersed in nature quite like hiking.
Ronnie DeboerPublished 5 years ago in WanderPower of Nature
As we started to climb the mountain, my heart began to race, and for the first time in what seemed like ages, I was filled with excitement. You could feel the temperature as it gradually began to drop and the air as it slowly started becoming thin. The mist-like breeze from the waterfall miles away and thousands of feet above was trickling down. With each turn, the beauty of where we were headed started to show. The higher we climbed, the faster all of our problems began to fade away. Without a worry in the world, we were like grown men who learned how to become kids once again. Once having arrived, the scenery was like a postcard, though our hearts said another world.
Ruben GonzalesPublished 5 years ago in WanderYellowstone: Truly Wild
I'm a product design student at the University of Utah, a fairly large public university nestled in the mountains of Salt Lake City. Our studio had the unique opportunity to work in partnership with Yellowstone Forever, the official non-profit arm of Yellowstone National Park, to look at issues surrounding the park, the visitors, the wildlife, and various other controversial topics. Our goal: to help shed some light on overlooked opportunities the NPS (National Park Service) and Yellowstone Forever may not have considered previously, and to help bridge the gap between the non-profit sector and the federal park system itself.
Christian PugsleyPublished 5 years ago in WanderThe Benefits of Living in Honolulu
From California to Colorado to New York, there are dream-like places to live all across America. However, there’s only one Hawaii.
Marshall StevensonPublished 5 years ago in WanderThe Story of Yosemite
Yosemite is a beautiful national park based in Sierra Nevada. This wasn’t always the case for Yosemite. Evolution throughout the years have drastically changed what we know see one a trip to the south east. 91 million years ago we could trace a trend of volcanic activity in Yosemite. Composition indicated magma was present, but changed over time. Mineral compositions changed with certain magma deposits.” Hornblende and biotite crystallize at higher temperatures than quartz and feldspar, and so during cooling of a magma, these dark minerals generally crystallize earlier than the light-colored ones. This relation suggests that cooling of the magma started at the margins and progressed inward over time.” (Dallas L. Peck, 1987)
Shane CookPublished 5 years ago in WanderI Hate the Snow
When I was little, there was nothing I wanted to see more than snow. Growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne, while there were certainly cool winters and plenty of rain, there was never any snow, and rarely opportunities to travel to places where there was such. Thus until the age of perhaps eight or nine, I had never seen or experienced real snow.
Amelia LockhartPublished 5 years ago in Wander