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Heir to the throne: A look inside Buckingham Palace
Heir to the throne: A look inside Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837 and is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. As the heir to the throne, Prince Charles is next in line to succeed Queen Elizabeth II and would one day call Buckingham Palace home.
By hussein hamdi3 years ago in Wander
Christmas Spirit
It’s brick outside/ Gotta dress warm before you get killed quick like a housefly/ Winter is here and Christmas is near/ Went to New York with the fam and it was freezing out, it was clear/ Went to see the scenery at Rockefeller Center/ A lot of reasons to spend big money, nope I did not succumb to the pressure/ But I must admit I did a little bit/ Bought nice gifts for the fam, I love ordering it/ Saw the big tree there at Rockefeller, even the skating rink/ It was amazing, that’s what I think/ People selling Mickey Mouse balloons that light up and others were celebrating with a drink/ I usually be at home eating Christmas cookies, playing Mariah Carey and NSYNC/ I just love the Christmas spirit/ Christmas is a holiday like no other, this is the realest/ Drinking wine from a wine glass/ Chilling, staring at wifey and her fine ass/ We witnessed the first snow of the winter drop/ in NYC while waiting for an Uber at 34th street to enter on the spot/ Took pics, I took VTO to miss work to enjoy this/ It shows that everything comes at a price, it is what it is/ I sacrificed earning counted dollars for time spent with the fam in New York and it was worth it/ So fuck it! If I went to work and passed this up, I would have regretted it, no shit/ It’s not all about money sometimes/ Can I get a co-sign on that? It’s occasionally about fun times/ That’s why I absorb the moment, I’m not that much of a dumb guy/ Not even this one time/ If it’s Christmas Eve or the day or more before and I don’t go to NYC, I don’t feel at ease/ Forgot to mention that upon getting to New York, we went to Jollibee/ Ate the bucket of chicken, fries and spaghetti/ I’m holding it down for you pop, in your absence/ Doing everything you did when you were alive, I have your essence/ It sticks me like a magnet/ And when it comes to your death, I still want some answers/ Started out raining when we were on our way/ To go to the NY, it first seemed it wasn’t ok/ It was bleek in the beginning/ Then it had a beautiful ending/ I was glad I made us go/ God definitely came to aid us, though/ I was content no doubt I made wifey say yes, fuck no/ The weather couldn’t stop us, what do you take us for?/ It was challenging/ But things started balancing/ These New York streets are the illness/ Riding around in Uber and Lyft/ Dad sacrificed for me, now I gotta do the same for my kids, so they future is lit/ All bundled up, wearing two socks on each foot, look it was super brick/ Had my pajamas under my sweatpants/ Was up in Marshalls/ T.J. Maxx, Bed, Bath and Beyond is affiliated, wifey was glad, could see a sparkle/ Thanks to the proud Algerian Lyft driver that took us that could see far and wide, like he had goggles/ Who was asking what my son was saying when he said gogo/He meant coco boss, when he drinks it you can hear it popple/ Need I remind you that my dad died at age 80?/ He was with us in spirit as we were in the NY, glad it wasn’t hectic like the earthquake in Haiti/ The day was amazing and I was soaking it up like it was my birthday going crazy/ Merry Christmas to you all!
By BigSteff SA3 years ago in Wander
Qualities To Consider When Choosing An Event Venue
The most difficult question to answer when planning an event is where to hold it. This is the most important question because it determines many other aspects of history museum event rental planning and organisation. The venue you choose will influence your catering options and the overall experience of your attendees.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in Wander
8 Things to Consider When Choosing your Event Venue
Many decisions must be made when organising an event, but selecting the right venue and location like museum space for rent of Millennium Gate Museum is the one that will have the greatest impact on your event. Everything from the event date to speaker lineups, catering options, and attendee experience is determined by the event venue and location you choose.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in Wander
Dear Diary: Let me tell you about Buc-ee's
Dear Diary, On Sunday I went to Buc-ee’s. And it was about as ridiculous as you’d expect. You did not know this, but there are tourists who make a point of stopping at Buc-ee’s beause it’s so quintessentially American you can’t believe it until you experience it for your own self.
By Brigitte Pellerin3 years ago in Wander
Atlanta’s Most Iconic Monument Architecture
The skyline of Atlanta heritage conservation architecture is a mash-up of architectural styles. There is no single building that best represents our city, from John Portman's international-style towers to Marcel Breuer's brutalist Central Library.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in Wander
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Atlantic Station
A storied history can be found beneath Atlantic Station's paved streets and among its historical landmarks. Although the district as we know it today has been in existence for 17 years, there is always something new to discover on campus—both in the past and in the present. Here are five facts about Atlantic Station or Atlanta Millennium Gate that you probably didn't know!
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in Wander
The abandoned prison on the Island of Gorgona once housed some of Colombia´s most notorious criminals
Twenty-eight miles off the Pacific Coast of Colombia sits an island that is 5.6 miles long and 1.6 miles wide; the total area is 10 square miles. Gorgona Island once housed some of Colombia's most notorious criminals. 7 out of 10 of them were lifers.
By sara burdick3 years ago in Wander
Ghana Stop Persuading Black Americans to Immigrate: Fix Your Colorism, Xenophobia, Racism & Scamming
You provide very little freedom and almost no justice in Ghana when you look a certain way. Most countries have set in place laws and rules for blatant, outright racism especially towards those who immigrate. While Ghana doesn't provide any protections, they're pretending to be the moral country for Black Americans to find a sanctuary from American racism.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Wander
The Hedge Witch
I met a real-life hedge witch when I was a little girl traveling with my mom from Missouri to Arizona. We stopped at a commune, called ARF somewhere up in New Mexico. She was named ARF because there were so many dogs on the commune. We arrived very late and it was so dark we could bearly see the narrow path with our flashlights. The darkness was so dark it felt suffocating. We made our way through the dense pine trees, finally finding the main house, which is basically a community house where all visitors and people who live on the commune can come temporarily sleep, hang out, eat, and possibly have electricity and running water.
By LittleTree Oppy3 years ago in Wander
Christiania: City Within a City
Nestled in the center of Denmark, surrounded by an old brick wall covered in graffiti, is the free-town of Christiania. I was fascinated with its history- created in the 1970’s when a group of anarchists, artists, and hippies took over an old military base and proclaimed it separate from Denmark. With blatant disregard for Danish marijuana laws and building colors, it remains it's own thing to this day. I had to see Christiania for myself, so I went in the dead of winter, and walked all 85-acres of the walled city within the city. I’ll tell you the ins-and-outs of this little Freetown and the best place to grab some grub.
By Kelley Zherzhi3 years ago in Wander
