europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
"Kartveli" Performance
My niece and I went to see this performance on December 20, 2025. Kartveli is a young Georgian folk group that created a wonderful program sampling dances and songs from various regions of Georgia ("Kartveli" means "a Georgian person," both in terms of the geographic origin and identity, the umbrella term covering many different ethnic groups calling Georgia home).
By Lana V Lynxabout a month ago in Wander
Hiking Long Distance in Europe
Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera, Liguria, and sets hikers on a route through picturesque Italian seaside villages along the coastline of the eponymous national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy the lovely towns of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. It is best to hike between the towns on foot. The Blue Trail connects Riomaggiore in the east with Monterosso al Mare in the west. There is some breathtaking scenery along the way.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Winter in Finland is ...
At this point, I swear the rain’s developed a personality. It hits the window every morning as if it owns it, as if I asked for a six-month subscription to Rain Unlimited. The Sun shows up for five minutes to remind me it exists. Quickly it disappears like it has better places to go, which, frankly, it does.
By Susan Fourtané 2 months ago in Wander
A Walk Among The Trees
I am alone amongst the trees, feeling calm, enjoying the breeze, the floor is covered with gold and brown leaves, and everything feels good. These trees sway in the wind, they have not a care in the world, and that feeling is passing itself onto me, like bathing me in a beauteous calm of friendship.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA2 months ago in Wander
Top 10 Things to Do in Greece for First-Time Visitors
Top 10 Things to Do in Greece for First-Time Visitors Greece is one of the most inspiring travel destinations in the world — a place where ancient history, island beauty, incredible food, and warm hospitality meet. If you're visiting for the first time, this list brings together 10 essential experiences that showcase Greece at its best.
By Elite Greece Travels2 months ago in Wander
"There Are Wolves Up There!"
My professor friend K and I went for a hike to the mountains around the town of Mestia in Svaneti, the highest region in Georgia. We wanted to see the Koruldi Lakes near the glacier at the foot of the two-peak Ushba mountain of the Greater Caucasus Range separating Georgia and Russia.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Wander
Froggyland: A Wonder of the World
“Have you ever heard of Froggyland?” I have asked this question a million times in the past month, to friends, to students, to colleagues, to Tinder matches, to whosoever will listen to the ramblings of a madman (me). Have you, dear reader, ever heard of Froggyland? I thought not. It’s not a place you read about in the history textbooks. No wars were fought over it, no huddled masses ever sought refuge there. No kings were crowned in Froggyland, and therefore none were overthrown in bloody or bloodless revolution. Froggyland is Froggyland, simple as that.
By Steven Christopher McKnight2 months ago in Wander
