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Camping Etiquette
Every year literally dozens of people attempt the sometimes difficult, though always entertaining activity, known as camping. This can come in a variety of forms, all the way from hauling a large eighteen-wheeler mansion equipped with showers, two kitchens, and seven satellite dishes, down to simply hiking two hundred and thirty five kilometers into the dense forest with nothing but a ball of twine, some Silly Putty, and a pair of cargo shorts.
By Daniel Williams8 years ago in Wander
What Solo Backpacking Has Taught Me
Since I was a child, I have been travelling with my parents to many different countries within South America, all pertaining to my ethnicity and the familiarity of cultures. Although I did a fair share of traveling in my earlier years, I can say that I never truly appreciated it...nor did I feel any sort of fulfillment.
By Sadhna Herod8 years ago in Wander
Rolling The Dice On Vietnam
February, 2017 Phu Quoc, Vietnam Earlier in 2017 I had a three week vacation coming up. I was getting off a ship in Singapore and had to be in Sydney for my next assignment. I was pondering where in Asia to spend my long vacation. Unable to make a decision I took to a strategy I had read about in a book a long time ago. I rolled the dice on it! First I asked my colleagues on the ship to suggest 6 countries in the area and we appointed a number to each country. The dice fell on Vietnam and my decision was made.
By Anna Balog8 years ago in Wander
The Hip Replacement Hike
August 5, 2017 Juneau Alaska West Glacier Trail It was an unusually warm and sunny day in Juneau, Alaska. I had read about a hiking trail that would eventually lead you to the Mendenhall ice cave, I say eventually because it was supposedly a long and strenuous hike (took us 5.5 hours). Well, I was intrigued, specially because if you make it there with all your limbs intact (bears might be lurking around the corner) you will reap the rewards of entering a cave of ice, carved out of a glacier that formed millions of years ago...
By Anna Balog8 years ago in Wander
A Breakfast Tour of New England
The most dangerous thing in the world is boredom. People aren't meant to stay in one place and life is supposed to have meaning. Waking up day after day in the same town to go to the same job with the same people leads to nothing good. Mediocrity sucks the happiness out of life. The comforts of home are well, comfortable, but aren't enough to be truly satisfied.
By Alex McKeen8 years ago in Wander
Best Cruise Destinations to Visit in 2018
From Athens to Dubrovnik, the best cruise destinations are some of the most exciting vacation spots we can think of. Whether it be for the culture, history, or sightseeing, there is a cruise destination for everyone's dream vacation.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Wander
5 Top Reasons Why You Should Have Travel Insurance
Most travelers might not see the need to take out travel insurance while they visit other countries and even tour the world. Yet, for other savvy travelers, having protection especially while they are away from home is necessary. Being protected on your way to your international destination can make all the difference between becoming over stressful and remaining at peace. Here are five top reasons why you need to protect yourself while traveling to foreign countries.
By Lancelot Tucker8 years ago in Wander
Why Fiji?
One of the many beautiful distant paradise like getaways, Fiji, is a surprisingly easy trip to make from the US. If you’re lucky enough to reside in NZ or AUS, you’re a close flight to this destination. Direct flights from LA land you in Nadi where you are able to stay or catch a boat to one of the other 300 islands from a series of ports.
By Muzzy Johnson8 years ago in Wander
Paris: Your Next Travel Romantic Getaway
Paris is a beautiful city to travel to at anytime of the year. This is especially true if you are looking to have a romantic time. You can go with that special someone or you can go to the city with the intention of meeting someone new who you may want to chase romantically. Regardless of how you take it, Paris can become your next travel romance getaway. So why is the French city such a great place to find romance?
By Lancelot Tucker8 years ago in Wander
Spring Lake
It was the third year in a row my brother Micah and I had come to Canada with our dad and joined our grandparents, our dad's cousin Randy, and his daughter Sarah. We'd been before the past few years, but both of us, only fourteen months apart, were too young to remember. It sounds pretentious; "we went to Canada over the summer." That's a whole different country, and we go there every summer? In reality, it isn't as glamorous as I imagine it sounds to people in our small school. Of course, the lake is beautiful. I should say lakes, for we visit many lakes. Each has its own personality. Some are dark green, brown, even black. Others are clear and blue. There are shallow lakes, deep lakes, sandy lakes, rocky lakes, muddy lakes, weedy lakes.
By Alexander Ender8 years ago in Wander
Where to Find the Best Travel Destinations in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is packed with many exciting islands to travel to and you can enjoy a great getaway away from home at any one of the hotspot islands. Your visit will be a rewarding one and you can have many mementos to take back with you after you complete your stay at any one of the best travel destinations in the Caribbean. If you are a savvy traveler, then read on, because this article is for you.
By Lancelot Tucker8 years ago in Wander
