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Waking the Senses
It was a horrible day: Tears, frustration, anger, harsh words, misunderstandings, and the list went on... My mind was reeling, but no thought stuck to my brain receptors, so I felt numb nothingness. In an effort to escape, I put on my jacket, walked down the stairs, and outside into the brisk October air. I found myself heading to one of the trails along Canmore's main roads. My head was only processing very basic thoughts:
By Rachel Weber8 years ago in Wander
Sorrento
Our family holiday this year landed us in the beautiful country of Italy, after many years of wanting to visit we finally booked our holiday to the destination of our dreams. After a short flight of 2 and a half hours and an hour transfer we finally arrived in the beautiful of Sorrento. Stunning would be an understatement and we were all eager to explore and soak up the sun.
By Annie Hoar8 years ago in Wander
Spooky in Salem
Every October, we make a point to drive out to Massachusetts and visit the Witch City. A place well adorned with witchy artwork and spooky attractions to lure tourists into spending maybe just-a-little-too-much money. This being our third year, we have found our favorite spots. Some may say this vacation sounds a bit redundant, but to us, it's comfort.
By Mona Lucid8 years ago in Wander
Best Adventure Loving Travelers to Follow on Instagram
Want to go on an adventure? You definitely do. Did you know there are experienced adventurers exploring the most beautiful parts of the world, so that we can live vicariously through them? They are currently devoting their lives to traveling and taking photos. Lucky us! While us regular folk are toiling away at work or at home taking care of our kids–all the while adding vacation destinations to our ever-growing bucket lists–these travel extraordinaires benevolently provide us with the next best thing.
By Eric Green8 years ago in Wander
What Crisis Can Teach Us
The scenario played itself over and over in my mind. Checking my bank account, realizing it was at zero, struggling to breathe through the ensuing panic. My dramatic brain ran off with more dramatic scenarios: going hungry, wandering the streets alone, looking for a piece of cardboard and a street corner...
By Tiffany Owens8 years ago in Wander
Working Holiday Visa Guide
So you want to see the world but don’t have a small fortune at your disposal. Maybe you’ve just graduated from high school or university and have realised that you’d like to get some real-world, off the beaten path, life experience. Or perhaps you’re sick of the 9 – 5 work day slowly grinding away at your soul. If this is you, read on because the working holiday visa may just be for you!
By Liv Funnell8 years ago in Wander
4 Most Typical Travel Mishaps and How to Prevent Them
When we’re planning a trip, we’re primarily thinking about the great time we’re hoping to have and that should be the case. Still, we also need to be prepared for some unexpected problems that might emerge through no fault of ours if we don’t want our trip to turn into a nightmare.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Wander
The Power of Faith
I am remembering back to the time this photo was taken in November 2016. I had spent the past few weeks like a rolling stone, backpacking by myself through Oregon where I found a job working on a legal cannabis farm. Although I had decided I was ready to start heading home, I wasn't ready for the adventures to stop. I started in a rest stop in Southern Oregon. The first person I saw was an older man having lunch in his truck. "I am heading south," I said, "Can I have a ride?" He kindly agreed and off we went crossing the border lines into Northern California. After getting acquainted and exchanging a few stories, I had remembered that it was Election Day! I quickly realized how bold I really was!... Not only for hitchhiking across states but doing during the most controversial election day in history.
By Jan Contreras8 years ago in Wander
6 Must-See Imperial Sights in Beijing, China
As Beijing springs into the 21st century, the city’s grandiose ancient architecture could at times be easily forgotten. However, when it comes to its stunning historical panorama, few cities or even countries on this planet could even remotely compete with the Chinese capital.
By Stephanie M8 years ago in Wander
Most LGBTQ Unfriendly Locations in the World
Despite signs of progress on the home front, there are still several LGBTQ unfriendly locations both in the US and around the world. Traveling has its fair share of headaches for everyone, but for LGBTQ travelers, there’s also the possibility of harassment, discrimination, and even legal trouble. Vacation research extends far beyond hotels, museums, and nightlife. However, there are amazing LGBTQ resorts out there. But, LGBTQ travelers must also check laws about homosexuality and the frequency of anti-gay violence at their destination. And, even with thorough research, there’s still the potential for scary run-ins upon arrival.
By Jefferey Spivey8 years ago in Wander
