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Reviews of all the places you'll go and the people you'll meet there.
⭐☆☆☆☆ (1/5) — “Didn't See No Hanging Gardens, Just Rude Babylonians”
We arrived at the Vaulted Building of the Royal Palace of King Nebuchadnezzar only to be informed there were no Hanging Gardens. The Babylonians then laughed at us for a solid five minutes before offering a palace tour for 50 shekels of silver.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Wander
The Amazing Creations Of Gavin Penn
Introduction Although the website is under construction there are some amazing images to enjoy there. This is a totally unexpected post because I wandered into the Penn Gallery in Alnwick because the Star Wars Stormtroopers in the sea of the beach at Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne caught my eye.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Wander
Fun Times at Globe Life Field
Before the 2025 calendar year concluded, one of my goals for 2026 was to travel more. Most recently, I did just that. In my previous story about going on vacation to my hometown of Arlington, Texas, I discussed taking part in a stadium tour at Globe Life Field. I loved every minute of it and everyone who was part of the tour were excellent. In this story, I'll give my opinions about what I thought about GLF.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Wander
The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel
The Kelpies The Kelpies A few years ago I was driving up the M9 towards Dollar in Scotland, it was dark and raining and suddenly I nearly crashed the car when I saw two huge hundred-foot-high horses' heads to my left-hand side. I had to pull over. I am not sure if I tried to take a photograph but I was dumbfounded.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Wander
A Texas Homecoming
Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a familiar place that I haven't been to in almost 15 years. I've expressed my love for my hometown of Arlington, Texas in numerous stories on Vocal. Fow two days, it was my time to do some sight-seeing and nothing more. This long overdue vacation was solely about me, not about visiting family, as I've been estranged from them since 2011. I'll share a collage of pictures from my two-day stay in Arlington throughout this story. Just for reference, I took over 200 photos, so not every one of them will be featured.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Wander
10 Countries You Probably Didn’t Know Existed (But Absolutely Should!)
We all dream about visiting iconic destinations like France, Italy, or tropical paradises like Hawaii and Bali. But what if I told you there are countries and territories most people have never even heard of?
By Areeba Umair8 months ago in Wander
10 Times Tourists Completely Ruined Priceless History
There’s something magnetic about ancient architecture and historic artifacts. Whether it’s a crumbling amphitheater, a sacred temple high in the mountains, or a centuries-old painting in a quiet chapel, we’re drawn to these places. Maybe it’s the mystery. Maybe it’s the legends. Maybe it’s the simple realization that these structures have survived hundreds, sometimes thousands of years.
By Areeba Umair8 months ago in Wander
8 Incredible Places You Must Visit Before They Disappear Forever
Vacations are the perfect excuse to explore, relax, and witness the beauty of the world. But some places are vanishing due to climate change, rising sea levels, or human activity, and if you don’t visit them soon, you might miss your chance. Here’s a list of eight phenomenal destinations that belong on every traveler’s bucket list.
By Areeba Umair8 months ago in Wander
Better Shopping Outside of Istanbul
My previous article was missing one thing: getting around by bus outside of Istanbul. Well, this article addresses that as well as the central gem of Turkiye (Turkey) for the modern traveller. The following is based on our trip there in September 2024 with the aim to help future travellers...navigate.
By Richard Soulliere8 months ago in Wander
