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Finishing 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 WanderWhen Shit Goes Wrong Traveling. How Do You Get Out of the Slump?
Intro Sometimes, because writing is a form of therapy for me, I will read back my travel journals and be shocked at how much I’ve complained and moaned.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe Amalfi Coast, Italy - The Best Place I've Been
So far, I’ve been to 43 major cities, 28 states, 9 countries, and I have no intention of stopping any time soon. Until the Grim Reaper pays me a visit, I’m going to travel as far as I can while I can.
Crystal A. WolfePublished 2 years ago in WanderTrailer Trash
When I tell people “I am a full-time RVer,” almost 95% of the time I get a quick eyebrow raise and some praise. A lot of them will say, “Wow! I wish I could do that” or “I bet that is a cool lifestyle.” Overall, I receive many supporters. However, that 5% erks the $h!t out of me and have equated me to being “Trailer Trash.”
Crystal A. WolfePublished 2 years ago in WanderRoute 66 still has Kicks!
Featured in the John Steinbeck classic "The Grapes of Wrath", the Dust Bowl era was a time of major migration to the west. Steinbeck dubbed Route 66 "The Mother Road" and the nickname stuck. It is a wonderful escape that takes the traveler to many times and places. For automobile buffs and history buffs, Route 66 is a must-travel, bucket list item. I bought the shirt pictured below during one of my relaxing drives across the country. The section of Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, known as the Arizona Sidewinder is exhilarating. Before I get farther ahead of myself along the route here, I'll backtrack to the beginning in my home state of Illinois.
Thomas DurbinPublished 2 years ago in WanderHow to Live in a Van
It’s easier when you’re by the river. Find a spot with moving water. Wash your clothes over a rock. Skinny dip when you feel dirty. Cut your hair. Remember how much money you used to spend on shampoo. It felt like a different life then.
Sam Eliza GreenPublished 2 years ago in WanderFrom 30,000 Feet
Looking back on my last plane flight - my only plane flight - I remember what it's like to cross paths with people in a small, cramped area with the inability to ignore your neighbor with any great success.
Minte StaraPublished 2 years ago in WanderSolo Travel, Not So Solo Anymore…Everyone is doing it.
Solo travel has never been more popular. You see it all over social media. People on their own traveling the globe. Did you know 1 in 4 millennials is planning to travel solo? 84% of these are women.
victoria patricoloPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe 11 Best Hidden Secrets At Disneyland
It's no secret that Disney Parks are full of a spectacular amount of detail. With a variety of themed lands and sometimes multiple parks to see in just a few days, you might think it's impossible to see everything. While that might be true, there are some long-standing hidden gems that are worth taking the time to try and find during your next visit.
Jenika EnochPublished 2 years ago in WanderA Love Letter To Busan
Before we met Dear Busan, There once was a time I had never even heard of your name. It’s inconceivable to me now.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished 2 years ago in Wander5 Badass Reasons to Travel Solo
Intro Traveling solo I didn’t necessarily set out to “find myself” but rather to find out just what I could do if I put my mind to it. And it turns out that what you can do when you travel solo is pretty badass.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished 2 years ago in WanderThe freedom of the flowing waters
I can't remember the last time I felt free, like really free. It has been so long since I believe I had that feeling, the feeling of being unencumbered by the weight of the world, by everything and everyone around me.
Just DanielPublished 2 years ago in Wander