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Angkor Wat: The City of Temples
Instilled with the architecture of days lost in the barrows of time, Angkor Wat is as entrancing as it is a mystery for anyone not accustomed to temple-scapes (the image of what feels like a mirage). If this is you, don’t fret! There are firsts for everything and trust me in saying that everyone remembers the first time they lay eyes on Angkor Wat. In Khmer (Cambodia’s main form of dialect), the name Angkor Wat stands for "The City of Temples" which, as you'll come to realise, is very apropos, in what can only be described as a must see experience for anyone visiting the city of Siem Reap in hope of something new.
By Uly Spitts9 years ago in Wander
72 Hours in Belgium
To celebrate finishing my studies, I decided to take the last of my student loan cash and spend it on a last-minute summer trip. My sister was studying abroad in Rotterdam so the plan was to hang out there for a few weeks, but we decided to hop on a Flixbus (an absolute godsend for any budget-minded travellers) and head on over to Belgium for a few days.
By Amy Jane Smith9 years ago in Wander
Quest of the Phoenix 2017 (10)
I rose via alarm (Did I mention that I brought my own alarm clock?) at about 7:15. I showered almost immediately so that I could grab breakfast (which was minimal but adequate) without stinking too badly and returned to my room to study my route for the day yet again. At some point someone knocked on the door and a child’s voice said, “Hi.”
By Nathan Sturm9 years ago in Wander
Beaches, Beer and Burgers: A Weekend in Belgium
I love holidays by the sea. As well as the benefits that a good dose of sea air (and some sunshine) brings, there’s something about being by the coast that makes me feel at home and relieves the stresses and strains of the busy life I lead. There’s a trick, though, to finding a good seaside resort that isn’t overcrowded to the point of not allowing you room to move or having to face lengthy queues for food and drinks.
By Michelle Ulyatt9 years ago in Wander
How I Decided to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Top Story - August 2017.
The first time I had ever experienced camping, I was six years old. I was with my family and we stayed at a state park somewhere below Houston, Texas. We played football, climbed trees, made s'mores, and slept in a gigantic seven person tent. In the mornings, I would steal Pop Tarts out of the trunk and drink cold Gatorade from an ice cooler. If we had to use the bathroom, no worries! The fully air-conditioned bathroom of the service center was a car ride away. That was what camping was to me, in the summer of my sixth year of existence.
By Niche Veraldi9 years ago in Wander
Quest of the Phoenix 2017 (9)
I didn’t sleep too well, thanks to a combination of lingering coffee (which, of course, I’d needed to get through my Vanishing Point-esque marathon) and whatever is the car equivalent of jet lag. But I figured it would be enough. Had a nice, big, fat continental breakfast with extra coffee; studied my route for the day; the usual. After checking out and loading my stuff into the car, I called my dad again, since he wanted to know that I was okay, etc., and also to vicariously relive his own various trips out West back when Route 66 was still Route 66.
By Nathan Sturm9 years ago in Wander
A Visit To Gates Town Park
Sometimes in my travels I find myself with nothing to do. No restaurants I want to dine at. No attractions I want to visit. Just do nothing more than relax. I have found usually the best way to spend this time is a little walk down memory lane. This was how, my friends, I found myself going down a short stretch of road that shot me out into Gates town park.
By Relaxed Tourist9 years ago in Wander
Oneness Speaks, Once Travel is Seeked
To travel and explore the world is one of the most proactive ways to embrace community. Traveling forces you to feel uncomfortable, and endure a foreign lifestyle. Traveling forces you to engage in new experiences, and extract a mindful perspective. Most importantly, traveling forces you to meet unfamiliar faces and embrace conversation. Each of the aspects of traveling allows us to understand cultural differences, and essentially become more empathetic people. Ultimately, the benefits of traveling abroad encourage a sense of unity among others in an attempt to make this world a more wholesome place.
By Monique Caposio9 years ago in Wander
Pseudo Nomadism
Like most of us, namely my Millennial peers, I'm a pretty nostalgic guy, I know more cartoon theme songs by heart than formulas and concepts that I need for my studies. On top of this, erhmm, personality trait, I have become some sort of modern day nomad, I was fortunate enough to live in several countries throughout my "short" twentysomething life. If you put these two concepts together you have a somewhat interesting mix, and the super power to tear up when I return to my hometown, or when I eat local pastries, or when I ... this list would have gone forever so I decided to keep it rather short.
By Tomás Brandão9 years ago in Wander
