solo travel
You've got somewhere to go, but no one to go with; solo travel is the nexus of independence and opportunity.
10 Things You Need To Know About The Portuguese Camino De Santiago.
For a thousand years, millions of people have walked the Camino de Santiago routes, a network of trails found all over Europe. While the most popular route is the French Way, the second most popular route is the Portuguese Camino de Santiago.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Wander
Getaway
o When I went to the beach that day I felt some since of peace. Just hearing the sound of the waves crashing into each other over and over. Feeling the sun beam down on my skin. The cool ocean breeze that I felt over my skin. It was relaxing and rejuvenating. Knowing that this moment wouldn't last long was the last thing I wanted to think about. You could call it a getaway. That's what it felt like, a day trip with Me, Myself, and I. The beach was calming feeling the sand under my feet and between my toes was soothing enough. I stretched out a towel I brought with me and played down, using the backpack I brought as a cushion for my head. And so I layed there and gently closed my eyes, I inhaled and excelled deeply, in an attempt to relax and not think about anything. Calm my mind down. As I layed there my mind would start to wonder. Why couldn’t It be like this all the time I wish I didn’t have to leave. 1 day wouldn’t be enough, I would need a week on a beautiful beach or island away from any and everyone. I want to truly feel free, but as I take myself back to reality I realize I’m not where I want to be but I know what I must do. The true freedom that I want is within arms reach. This Getaway brought a lot of thoughts and at the same time it didn’t. With everything on my mind it was as if Those thoughts would disappear for a little while and all I have to think about is enjoying this moment on this beautiful day. Mind you it was December but that particular day felt like the spring. What I enjoyed the most was walking up to the water and watching it run over my feet. Just feeling the cold rush of water over my feet was amazing to me. Seeing the birds fly over was a good sight along with a beautiful clear sky. But I will be honest the birds did startle me at first. As I lied down and closed my eyes I could almost feel them flying right over me making there bird sounds. If you have seen this old school movie called “The Birds" then you know why I be a little paranoid. But as I digress the birds weren’t worried about me, they were too busy fighting over whatever food they found in the sand. It’s funny, anyone who was around the beach that day could see I was frightened. Oh well I thought. Let’s just get back to relaxing and calming your mind, besides…….. It’s a beautiful day I told my self. It wasn’t too hot or too cold but just right. All the sounds other then an occasional bird yelling, I know some would say chirping but my ears heard yelling in bird language. Ok let’s move on, back to the beach and the Sun oh yes the sun, the sun was a beautiful sight, I could feel its warmth beaming down on me. Its amazing to me how hot the sun is even from 93,000,000 millions miles away its warmth and light benefits us everyday. I know that seemed random but I get these thoughts that just pop into my head every day. But nevertheless it was a beautiful sight and as it got later, you could see the beautiful Sun set. The colors where amazing, seeing the mixture of orange and red along with a purplish tint, the sky its self could have been a painting. It was beautiful. I smiled at the sight of it. This getaway even though it was for only a day felt amazing, and I hope do it again on another beautiful day.
By jewel arises6 years ago in Wander
Antevasin. Top Story - January 2020.
So, you might be reading this upon reflection of your recent wanderlust adventures. Remembering those nights under skies and stars. Those passing days that mingled perfectly; its fulfilment and satisfaction based entirely around the square parameters of a city map in the palm of your hand. You are craving it again. To be out there in the wilderness, happily lost amidst the perfect chaos of it all. Where nobody knows who you are, nor do they care or expect anything from you but a passing smile on the streets of somewhere. Well let me tell you, that feeling that you keep homing in on constantly is not a negative one at all. It's your inner consciousness coming out, giving you a navigation to who you actually are. It’s as if the inner chemistry of your body repels the connections that it has already sought and lived through before; the paleo pull is dramatically pulling you elsewhere. But the question is to where, why and what is the journey like ahead for those who cannot remain in one place for too long?
By Fatima Elmusbahi6 years ago in Wander
Solo Tripping to Disney World
In the summer of 2017, I did something completely unheard of for me... I took a solo trip to Walt Disney World. You see... I love just about everything Disney and have since I was the age of 3 (I wore out my Betamax copy of Mary Poppins after watching pretty much daily). And as many Disney World travelers will share, it's a great experience to share with friends, family, loved ones... Everyone really. And at the time I decided to start saving for this trip five years earlier, it was to share with a special person, my boyfriend. It was meant to be a surprise, 5-year anniversary trip and proposal all in one. I had everything planned down to the moment I'd propose. We'd go have a wonderful time at the parks, and him being a huge fan of horror and haunts and scare zones and I would propose in front of the Haunted Mansion, symbolizing the two of us: Me being Disney and him being the Horror man.
By Patrick Anderson6 years ago in Wander
How to get over the fear of solo travel. Top Story - January 2020.
Everyone should travel solo at least once in their life. It is a very rewarding experience that will leave the traveler feeling more confident and capable. Recently, I went on my very first solo travel trip but it took me a few months to feel comfortable enough to travel on my own. I get it, traveling alone can be scary especially if you are a woman. In fact, if someone had asked me two years ago if I would ever travel alone my answer would have been a definite "no". But oh how the times have changed. I have compiled a list of the top five biggest reasons people (and my past self) are afraid to travel alone and how to get over that fear. Let me start by saying that there are so many reasons to travel solo and only a few keeping people from the world. People travel solo not because they can't find someone to go with them, but they make the conscious choice to do so. Even if you prefer to travel with someone else, life is too short to wait around for others.
By Dani Hendrix6 years ago in Wander
Traveling to a Foreign Country on Your own: What I learned about myself
First let me preface this story by saying, this was not my first time out of the country. I had been to Europe and Costa Rica prior, but under supervision with structured timelines and rules. I was excited yet nervous to say the least. I decided to trek back to Europe again -- my dream destination! I bought my tickets and planned my trip and realized, with excitement and nerves that I would be doing this all by myself. Tips and tricks I can give to the person reading this who might want to be brave and try a trek like this by themselves too is, PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! Just because you are going on your own does not mean it is easier to just do whatever you want to do and go with the flow. Yes, you can have a little of that, but if you truly want to make the most out of your experience, plan out your goals. Where do you want to go while you’re there? How much time do you have for your trip? How much money do you have?, etc. It is important to ask yourself these questions so you can have the most optimal trip as possible. Personally, I really wanted to go to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower which I so recommend and I wanted to go into a country I had not been to before, which happened to be Luxembourg. I decided to spend two weeks in Germany, see some friends and family living there and immerse myself in the culture as best as I could. If I could recommend a packing list, here it would be:
By Makayla Richards6 years ago in Wander
Tips for Camping
Tips for Camping Whether you are a camping veteran or you are going for the first time, it is important to bring the right supplies and gear for your camping trip. Here are some tips to make your excursion the easiest and most comfortable possible.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Wander
Helgafell
When it comes to taking a holiday I am either ridiculously over-prepared—I’m talking a binder filled with things to do and see and directions on how to get there from the hostel, possibly even a planner telling me what to do on which day—or hopelessly flying by the seat of my pants. My second visit to Iceland found me somewhere in the middle of the preparedness spectrum—I had a few ideas roughed out and vague directions, but would soon find myself terribly lost. On two separate occasions I found myself wandering the various paths of Elliðaádalur in search of Heiðmörk, an area that promised to provide a nice day adventure, but according to some locals, was actually a place for teens to go to fool around and buy drugs. In retrospect, it’s probably a good thing that I missed out on that experience, but crossing various highways and trekking through countless neighbourhoods guided only by my cell phone’s compass app wasn’t the best way to spend my time.
By Postit Fox6 years ago in Wander
The Hardest Part of Travelling That Nobody Talks About
If you're a regular reader, you've probably realised my absence in the last couple of weeks. For that, I can only apologise, but getting back into every-day life has been challenging. I've been back in my home country for a month or so now, and I have been experiencing emotions and difficulties I've never had to face before. Everyone talks about the build-up and excitement of going away, but what about coming home?
By Daisy Louise Carter6 years ago in Wander
