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Reviews of all the places you'll go and the people you'll meet there.
A Birthday and Anniversary Getaway to Park City, Kentucky
Some trips surprise you in the best ways, and our recent four-day visit to Park City, Kentucky, was one of those trips. We went there to visit Mammoth Cave and explore the area, but we found so much more than we expected. We discovered a tiny town filled with history, amazing food, wonderful people, and a peaceful atmosphere that made it the perfect place to slow down and enjoy our time away.
By Tim Carmichael3 months ago in Wander
A Day Trip to Charlottesville — is it Worth it?
Just a few weeks ago, I headed with some family to Charlottesville, VA for a day. Although some places were closed for construction, we had a spectacular time, discovering a nibble of history about the city, exploring the unique architecture, getting to know some local shops. Based off the experience, here are some destinations I would highly recommend visiting there:
By Mary E. Wissinger3 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 Statue of Zeus at Olympia Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) — “Family resemblance unclear, but strong presence.” Visited the Statue of Zeus at Olympia after receiving surprising DNA ancestry results suggesting a possible connection to Zeus through a half-mortal lineage about 94 generations ago. Apparently, I am related to Helen of Troy, Zeus' daughter via a swan incident and the woman who accidentally caused a war in her time and most recently - Elon Musk's wrath.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Wander
The Top 10 Tourist Traps In Denver
If you're traveling to Denver and search for Denver tourist traps, you'll likely come across a bunch of "must see" and "must avoid" articles. It's fun to plan a trip to a city you've never been to and it can be hard to decide on which things are worth setting aside the time to see. While the term "tourist trap" often signifies that a traveler should avoid it at all costs, that's not necessarily true for everyone. Just because something is a tourist trap doesn't mean it's not worth it at all.
By Jenika Enoch5 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
Temple of Artemis at Euphesus Review
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) — “Impressive scale, gaping lack of technical clarity.” Last week, visited the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus with the explicit goal of studying construction methods and structural logic. Also, as a rising senior in an architectural school, hoped to land an internship. Left with admiration, a notebook full of unanswered questions, and no internship.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Wander
Colossus, did you say?
Colossus, did you say? Likened to Helios? Perhaps it was one of the nymphs who made you weak in the knees, possibly with just one kiss. I can attest to having that effect on men. Here’s where we get into trouble—I’m accustomed to weak knees revealing the colossus, not collapsing it. Nevertheless, being sold as scrap metal must have been a blow to your ego.
By Harper Lewis 5 months ago in Wander
The Lighthouse of Alexandria Review
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) — “Excellent visibility, questionable wayfinding.” I arrived in Alexandria yesterday, guided by the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria, which, I must admit and give credit where it's due, is impossible to miss. The beam is visible from miles out, the structure itself an undeniable marvel. If your sole goal is not to crash your ship, five stars.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Wander
