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Time Stands Still in Pompeii
Entering the gates of Pompeii, I was awestruck by the monstrous gladiator statue at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius. It’s difficult to fathom how such an already-intimidating force of nature was at least three times larger than it is now due to its fatal eruption mid-morning, 79 CE. It was also challenging to understand how I was standing on a location where ships used to dock and made Pompeii a vital port of Italy.
Crystal A. WolfePublished 2 years ago in WanderLas Vegas Your Wonderland
Everyone has seen Las Vegas, Nevada at least once in a movie. The city has been advertised many times and thousands of people vacation there every year. Let's find out what is so amazing about Las Vegas.
Rasma RaistersPublished 2 years ago in WanderTop 5 reasons to visit Windsor Castle this summer
Welcome to Windsor Castle! This iconic medieval landmark sits outside London in the United Kingdom and is a fantastic tourist attraction. One and a half million people visit the castle each year, according to the Royal Collection Trust, and there's many reasons why. From the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Changing of the Guard, there’s a lot to explore and discover. Here’s 5 magnificent things to take note of when you visit Windsor Castle next!
staying therePublished 2 years ago in WanderThe Treasures of Bermuda
It’s that time of year again when the weather is cooling off, the nights are long, and we’re stuck indoors to stay warm or cozy. Between reading my next book as part of my yearly reading challenge, I daydream about my next adventure.
Crystal A. WolfePublished 2 years ago in WanderI Was Almost T-Boned by a Figher Jet - My Wildest Travel Story
Early in my marriage, I accompanied my husband overseas to his first duty station in Keflavik, Iceland. It was my first time living outside of the U.S., and Iceland did not disappoint. We went whale watching in Faxaflói, dog sledding on Langjokull Glacier, and chased the waves on the black sand beach.
Crystal A. WolfePublished 2 years ago in WanderThe American Shock: From Atrocity to Beauty and Back Again
I am not an American. I am hardly even European. My country is one of those poor Eastern European ones, trapped between the old continent and big monstrous Russia, hardly part of Europe’s culture. A gate between heaven and hell.
Mona LazarPublished 2 years ago in WanderMy Number One Piece Of Advice If You Want To Move Abroad
This is going to be for my fellow unorganized friends. Trust me, I wish I was organized, but it is not how I function.
sara burdickPublished 2 years ago in Wander"Urban Light"
When I travel, I will take in a museum or historical site. Some of my favorites have been Chichen Itza, the Smithsonian museums, and the National Mall. I have been visiting museums since I was a teenager, visiting many and only a few many times. The Norton Simon Museum has been a favorite since my first visit. Other museums include the Pacific Asia Museum, The Huntington Library, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Even with the current demolition and construction, LACMA still draws tourists - many stopping to strike a pose at the Public Art "Urban Light."
Rebecca A Hyde GonzalesPublished 2 years ago in WanderA Gorgeous Hike in The Chisos Mountains
We had a big day ahead of us. We agreed to wake up before sunrise in order to get a head start and beat as much of the day’s heat on our path up the mountain as possible.
Adam LupianiPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe Window Over the Desert
We woke up at a decent hour and made breakfast, packed up camp and got ready to head to the basin. We wanted to do the Window Trail, a roughly 6-mile round trip from the parking lot by the lodge. Depending on how my hip would feel after that, we had our eyes on either the Lost Mine Trail or the Boot Canyon Trail after lunch. But first and foremost we wanted to err on the side of caution and relaxation. It was our last easy day before we began the Chisos Mountain Loop (a combination of several trail segments for a total length of almost 17 miles).
Adam LupianiPublished 2 years ago in WanderOver the past two years, living in South America has taught me five things
Since I left the US in 2018, most of my time has been spent in South America. In this time, I would say I have spent almost three years combined on this great continent.
sara burdickPublished 2 years ago in WanderFinishing the Marufo Vega Trail and Admitting Defeat
Woke up hot, sticky and dusted with a fine layer of sand. I didn’t get a good night’s rest at all. Tossed and turned all night. The wind whipped the walls of the tent around and I had to tuck myself deep into my sleeping bag to keep from getting the grit in my eyes and mouth. When we woke up, we opened the doors of the tent, the air having gone still somewhere in the predawn hours and the humidity set in. There were tracks from the horses all around our tent. We packed up, trying our best to shake the sand from everything before stuffing it into our backpacks.
Adam LupianiPublished 2 years ago in Wander