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Travel from sea to shining sea; by car or by plane, there's plenty to see in the good ole US of A.
Surfing in Kauai, HI
On Thursday, September 26th, I mustered up the courage to try and catch some choppy waves out in Hanalei Bay. I figured that we rented these boards for half a day, why not? We’re here. We didn’t want to drive two hours to another beach and waste time. During our search, we paddled out pretty far from the beach; so far that I didn’t even want to look back. I still have this rational fear of being in open water, especially the ocean. I could still see the rocks at the bottom pretty clearly. We watched local surfers try and catch some of the bigger waves; I swam out and got myself caught in the current. I didn’t see it coming, but I suddenly felt a force of energy suck me under as I got thrown off my board and plunged down into the water. I scrambled to grab my board and saw another giant wave coming toward me. There was nothing I could do. I held my breath and let the wave crash into me. Another one rolled up behind me as I just managed to catch my breath. It’s all pretty blurry from there. It had been almost over a year since I’d been surfing. California is so much different from the oceans surrounding Hawaii; I was not prepared. I was screaming and using all of my energy to fight and stay above surface. Struggling to try and get out and swim around the current. My adrenaline kept me going as I slowly made my way back to land. My entire body is sore, my pelvis is bruised from fighting to get up onto my board. I thought I was done for. If conditions were worse, I probably wouldn’t have made it. Mother Nature is no joke—I’ve grown to respect that. I’m glad to be alive and I’m grateful for this learning experience.
By Samantha Mapalo6 years ago in Wander
Eight of the Coolest Airbnbs in the US . Top Story - September 2019.
The days of predictable hotels in boring locations are officially over. Thanks to Airbnb, finding the perfect accommodations is becoming almost as fun as traveling itself. From castles to caves, there’s no shortage of unique opportunities for tourists to take their vacations to the next level.
By Britney Clayton6 years ago in Wander
Outdoor Adventure Vacation Destinations
Nothing is better than a vacation where you get to explore Mother Nature. You don’t necessarily have to spend thousands of dollars so you can fly to Japan and climb Mount Fuji. You have a range of great choices right here in the US, and now is the best time to plan an outdoor adventure for your family.
By Tobias Gillot6 years ago in Wander
Planning a Trip to San Francisco?
Famous for its tourist areas such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and beautiful Sausalito, San Francisco is a city known for its diversity. As the second most densely populated major American city after New York, the city is known for diverse cultures coexisting in harmony. Some cultures actually have their own district in the city so you can feel the country far away from their own roots, here in San Francisco.
By 6 years ago in Wander
Adding Utah to Your Travel Bucket List
Travel Bucket List: Utah? Everyone has a bucket list. For some, this includes traveling to other countries or maybe their own backyard. For most, Utah wouldn't be one of those places to put on a travel bucket list, but it should be! Whether you need to travel there, or already live there and are just planning a staycation in Utah, the state has much to offer, and should be considered high priority on a traveler's bucket list.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Wander
“Welcome to Miami, Bienvenido a Miami!”
Hey baddies! What’s good? I know fall semester has started for some and will be starting soon for others. We’re are now getting to the books and our bags. Simple! Some of you who may know me personally or keep up to date with me on social media are already aware, but for those who aren’t; I just transferred from Virginia Commonwealth University into Florida International University. After moving my entire life to Richmond last fall, I’m now moving my entire life down to Miami. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved Richmond; VCU is a great school with much diversity and several different opportunities for its students in the community. Unfortunately, I fell on the wrong side of the FASFA formula. As most students know, FASFA is either your bestie or your enemy. I’m in the enemy zone, where your parents make “too much money” on paper, but in reality, no one really can afford to graduate with a half million dollars of loan debt! So, I had to suck up my northern girl dreams and find a school of my liking, with in-state tuition.
By Antoinette Watkins6 years ago in Wander
Places to Look Out for in Chicago
As someone from Chicago, I always recommend people to visit my hometown. I always enjoyed living in a busy city with shopping malls or restaurants nearby. Chicago has been compared to cities like New York, and doesn't get me wrong it's a great tourist spot, but nothing (in my opinion) compares to the beautiful, open-wide, pure and friendly streets. It's true what they say about the people in Chicago, we are friendly.
By Mrs. Learning6 years ago in Wander
