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Stories in Wander that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Surviving Iceland in the Winter
I awoke to a dark sky. I craned my neck to see out the window next to my bunk only to find the sun was still tucked behind the snowcapped mountains. I rubbed my swollen eyes in awe. Where I am? I thought. But then I remembered where I had landed just that morning at 5:00AM… Iceland. I was in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Natalie SchweizerPublished 4 years ago in WanderFree Things to do in Paris
Let's face it. Paris is an expensive love to have. If it's not the endless supply of macarons and croissants draining your bank account, its those pricey exhibition tickets, trips to Disneyland and daily café au laits at quaint river-side cafes. Needless to say, Paris is not the cheapest of beautiful European cities. That said, it doesn't mean that it's not possible to travel around the City of Love on a budget!
Emma StylesPublished 4 years ago in WanderVisit these 2 places in southern Thailand to avoid crowds.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Most of the Thailand travel guides recommend visiting Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and of course famous Phi Phi Islands and James Bond Railay beach. Well of course they do, these are the main "must-see" places, but hey! Who said you have to follow the beaten path? I'd like to invite you for a short journey through my two favorite places in southern Thailand.
Gosia KowalewskaPublished 4 years ago in Wander10 Life Lessons From Nature
How to connect and flow with source energy for inspiration, faith, and peace of mind. It’s easy to think of nature as “out there”, something separate from us, but this incredible Universe we are a part of, connected with, are one with, can teach us a lot about life and ourselves. We experience the same cycle of birth, growth, death, and rebirth many times throughout our lives, we just resist. We struggle and fight against the elements in our environment and the ups and downs on the journey, trying to push things in the way we feel they should go or be, instead of allowing the natural flow and trusting in the process.
Donna GiffenPublished 4 years ago in WanderMt. Evans, CO & The Highest Paved Road in North America - Photo Gallery
Beauty on Mount Evans, CO Summit Lake Mount Evans Photo By: Chance Buell At 14,260 feet above sea level, The Mt. Evan's Scenic Byway in Colorado remains the highest paved road in North America with views and delights around each bend
Chance JamesPublished 4 years ago in WanderAntevasin
So, you might be reading this upon reflection of your recent wanderlust adventures. Remembering those nights under skies and stars. Those passing days that mingled perfectly; its fulfilment and satisfaction based entirely around the square parameters of a city map in the palm of your hand. You are craving it again. To be out there in the wilderness, happily lost amidst the perfect chaos of it all. Where nobody knows who you are, nor do they care or expect anything from you but a passing smile on the streets of somewhere. Well let me tell you, that feeling that you keep homing in on constantly is not a negative one at all. It's your inner consciousness coming out, giving you a navigation to who you actually are. It’s as if the inner chemistry of your body repels the connections that it has already sought and lived through before; the paleo pull is dramatically pulling you elsewhere. But the question is to where, why and what is the journey like ahead for those who cannot remain in one place for too long?
Fatima ElmusbahiPublished 4 years ago in WanderHow to get over the fear of solo travel
Everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. It is a very rewarding experience that will leave the traveler feeling more confident and capable. Recently, I went on my very first solo travel trip but it took me a few months to feel comfortable enough to travel on my own. I get it, traveling alone can be scary especially if you are a woman. In fact, if someone had asked me two years ago if I would ever travel alone my answer would have been a definite "no". But oh how the times have changed. I have compiled a list of the top five biggest reasons people (and my past self) are afraid to travel alone and how to get over that fear. Let me start by saying that there are so many reasons to travel solo and only a few keeping people from the world. People travel solo not because they can't find someone to go with them, but they make the conscious choice to do so. Even if you prefer to travel with someone else, life is too short to wait around for others.
Dani HendrixPublished 4 years ago in WanderI Found the Meaning of Travel Neck-Deep in Stroopwafels
On my first night in Amsterdam, I saw an interesting piece of street art through the window of the tram I was riding. It was written on the side of a building in huge letters:
Sierra VandervortPublished 4 years ago in WanderTop 20 Travel Photography Destinations for 2020
THE WORLD AWAITS. Where will your next photo adventure take you? Based on weeks of reading travel and photography books, watching vloggers on YouTube, researching travel trends from tourism boards and considering world events over this past year, I've picked the planet’s 20 most exciting destinations (in my humble opinion) for 2020. So, grab your photo gear, pack your bags and let's go!
David SornbergerPublished 4 years ago in WanderTravel Bug? Like? A Sickness?
The Travel Bug, synonymous with wanderlust, exploring, venturing out for ones own. But is it over-hyped? Let's have a look at some of my experiences, and of course, I've got some photos for you all.
Justin ClarkPublished 4 years ago in WanderWhat Netflix Won't Tell You About Medellín, Colombia
It's 3:54 AM on Tuesday 17th April. I'm sitting in Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport. I'm awaiting our flight back home, through Miami, quietly contemplating the last 30 days my family and I spent here. Like everyone else that I told in the weeks leading up to the trip, I too had my reservations about Colombia. My girlfriend suggested the trip as I was transitioning out of a job. It would be a good opportunity to change gears and figure out our next move. We'd take our three-year-old out of school for the rest of the term and check it out. It took some convincing from her, but I was eventually sold (she also had my credit card information, so all the chips were against me). My family and friends, not so much. Their comments ranged from:
Marvin MarcanoPublished 4 years ago in WanderWho’s Talking About Sex... and Travel?
Definitely not something I was thinking about in much depth when preparing for my first solo trip, but it was bound to happen at some point. Excitement, adrenaline, endorphins. All the best feelings that boil over in that restless long-haul flight into the unknown. On a completely unrelated note—Dad, please don't read this one.
Daisy Louise CarterPublished 4 years ago in Wander