Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Wander.

Serendipity
I got off the plane into the hot, desert heat. The wind was blowing, and at first it didn’t seem all that different, until I really opened my eyes and saw what was in front of me. Nothing was the same as my small town. There were people of all different ethnicities, belonging to all different religions, and speaking all different languages. That’s what fascinated me the most, the languages and the cultures, all coming together to make something unique, yet each so different from the other.
By Ryan M8 years ago in Wander
Flying
As a pretty regular flyer I’ve experienced both the good and bad sides to air travel. Read on for some tips to make flying fun and stress free.
By Hayley Winter8 years ago in Wander
Funny, Crazy, Embarrassing Stories While Traveling: A Memoir
Two months ago, my fiance Tyler and I went on a life-changing 2 week long European trip. While it was totally amazing, we are two certified goons who are sure to do some goofy stuff. And if we don't do them, we are sure to find ways to get into those situations.
By Rossana Nelson8 years ago in Wander
Homesickness
Emotion is natural, and travelling generally evokes a multitude of different emotions. Excitement, anticipation, and joy are some of the positive ones. However, there are some emotions you may feel that do not fall under the "happy" category. As a student studying abroad, I know first hand how your emotions can be all over the place, and I’ve learnt some techniques to help with it.
By Hayley Winter8 years ago in Wander
A Guide to Cheaply Traveling Europe in Your 20s
What do twenty-year-olds like to do and be? If you answered "drinking and being drunk," you're right! But that's not the answer I was looking for. Twenty-year-olds love adventure and being spontaneous.
By Rossana Nelson8 years ago in Wander
6 Tips to Backpack the World
Need some advice? Well, look no further. I may not have traveled the ENTIRE world, lets be realistic... but I've visited enough places to learn a thing or two about traveling. My first stop was New Zealand, then Nepal, Scotland, London and Ireland. Within a span of 5 months I learned many things and created many memories, and hopefully I can help you do the same.
By T M8 years ago in Wander
French Phrases to Know Before Going Abroad
I've been hooked on the French language and culture for years, and it drives me crazy when English speakers insist the French are rude. The reality is actually the opposite, they're very polite! It is often the accusers misunderstanding the culture.
By Hello, it's me.8 years ago in Wander
New Eurostar Service From London to Amsterdam Set to Launch
There will be a new Eurostar route soon running from London to Amsterdam, departing from the current terminus St. Pancras International.
By Interesting Stories8 years ago in Wander
Toronto: Always Something to Do in Any Season
A trip to Toronto, Ontario, Canada presents you with an opportunity to enjoy diverse activities. This city, on Lake Ontario, offers a myriad of things to do, places to go, and events to see. Toronto is the capital city of the Province of Ontario, and as such, offers much to suit all tastes.
By Michael Ugulini8 years ago in Wander
48 Hours in Beijing
When limited to only 48 hours in a major capital city like Beijing, it can be overwhelming to narrow down what you want to do with your time there and not everyone is lucky enough to have a school friend bribed into being your personal guide round the city (see Bethan on the right). Luckily, by having a friend living in the city, I got to experience some fun and unusual things that I wouldn't have thought to do otherwise in Beijing.
By Sophie Rose8 years ago in Wander
Traveling to Hong Kong for the First Time
Hong Kong is an evocative blend of its colonial past and its Chinese present. The main island is a fantastic visual of tall skyscrapers competing with each other to reach up high. The lights from these reflected in the glittering waters of the bay are an impressive sight at night. The luxury hotels are sometimes old colonial houses and can be a marvel to visit and may transport you to a different era.
By Lana Omelic8 years ago in Wander
The Concrete Perception of Surfing in Los Angeles
Through the obscureness of battling for waves and escaping airborne Wavestorm surfboards bought for $100 at Costco, I have achieved my own personal sort of paradise whilst surfing in Los Angeles County. Within the deluge of dilettante crowds, set on riding one wave simply to tell their friends back in Oklahoma that they are now a surfer, I have found the anonymity enlightening. Inside the depths of America’s inner cities, pseudo-individuality is brought upon by the commotion of everyday life. Another city light illuminates, a siren clangs on the ears, and a cheerless tenant’s scream echoes from their windowsill through the interurban boulevards; and as this happens, strangers' faces shift past one’s vision anonymously. No one knows who you are except for your shadow inside the vastness of concrete essence. Whatever the emotion is that translates into this feeling of ambiguity is how I have managed to keep surfing somewhat metaphysical for myself. Eavesdropping on the conversations in the lineup as sets of waves pass them by, sounds of the cars honking at one another on the freeway above, and the twinkle of the city lights that begin to touch the horizon at dusk, all highlight the existence of city dwelling in the water. It is a beautiful thing, really, shifting past out-of-stater’s faces while paddling out, weaving through a crowded intersection of traffic on a rising tide, all while knowing that the best guy out and the worst guy out are equals in the flocks and herds of “surfers."
By J.D. stroud8 years ago in Wander