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Is Traveling by Train Cool?
Most people love to talk about their glamorous travels abroad. They may talk about hiking in the Alps, going on a cruise in the Bahamas, or even just jetsetting off to Tokyo. But, most of the time, you don't really hear people bragging about train rides.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Wander
My Favorite (and Not Too Touristy) Spots in Paris*
Did you know French (mostly Parisian) people call Paris Paname, when they are talking about it as an exotic place? Well, Paris is an exotic place, especially if you've never been there, you probably romanticize it (or not). And in reality it has so much history and hidden gems that it is a treasury that has no end; it keeps going on and on. And if you are going to Paris, thinking about going to Paris or dreaming about going to Paris someday, I would love you to see it the way I do, because Paris is more than only the Eiffel Tower and The Arc de Triomphe (although these are nice places too).
By Rebecca Van Riel7 years ago in Wander
The Road To Timbuktu
No, this is not a remake of a Bing Crosby and Bob Hope movie. You know, those road trip movies of the 1940's. Although they were quite funny. When we think of Timbuktu it conjures up images of such a far away remote place, so isolated very few really know where it is. To even reach Timbuktu is a remarkable trek to one of the world's most fascinating places. A rich history of scholars and scribes. Timbuktu was once the meca that supported a flourishing industry of scribes who copied texts brought by traders, merchants, and other scholars.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in Wander
UrbEx Locations That Are Legal To Visit
UrbEx - it's the kind of activity that one expects to see rebels, outlaws, and super edgy young people doing. For those not "in the know," UrbEx is short for "urban exploration," and it's a form of tourism that focuses on visiting abandoned buildings, scoping out subways, and basically just going into places where you're not supposed to be.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Wander
Beauty in Transience
Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) "season" (it only lasts a week) is a fantastic time to be in Japan. Enjoyed across the nation by young and old alike, it is a festive occasion that has been passed down from generation to generation for some 12 centuries.
By Made in DNA7 years ago in Wander
Best US Cities for Weekenders
What could possibly be better than a weekend trip? It offers all the relaxing benefits of vacation, allows you to exercise your curiosity, and try some new things - all without missing work on Monday. (Not that you'd miss work, anyway.)
By Erik Skaarsgard7 years ago in Wander
Things That Can Get You Booted From A Plane (And How to Avoid it)
When footage came out of an innocent passenger being dragged out in cuffs from a United Airlines flight, the entire traveling world got into an uproar. The man, who was reportedly calm before he was ejected and beaten, became a symbol of an increasingly worrisome trend in travel.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Wander
Most Luxurious Spas In America
Spas have long been a favorite destination of the rich and beautiful. Hollywood stars swear by them, models book appointments at them as an investment in their career, and major moguls use them as vacation getaways when they need to center themselves and regain their peace.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Wander