Guides
Wander smarter, and talk shop with those who've been down that road before.
A Walk in NYC
Central Park Central Park is the most well-known park in NYC, and probably in the world. Start your tour of the park at the Plaza Hotel (South), this way you will immediately be captured by the beauty and magic of this place. In fact the view from this point is breathtaking and so great for photos. The Plaza Hotel was featured in many films, among films like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It will be fun to be Kevin McCallister for a day!
By Natalia Giorgi8 years ago in Wander
A City of Chaos - Hong Kong
There are over 7 million people living on Hong Kong, in a fairly small area, making it one of the world’s most densely populated areas. The lack of space has turned Hong Kong into the world’s most vertical city, full of sky-scrapers. Hong Kong looks to the future but embraces its past. There is so much to do in this city that you simply cannot get bored.
By Adam Gathergood8 years ago in Wander
How a City Stole My Heart and Never Gave it Back
Have you ever been somewhere and never wanted to leave? Was that a store? The beach? Or maybe it was the mountains? For me, it was a whole city. A city that I visited when I was in high school and then again when I was older. A place where I would love to settle down one day because I love it that much. This is a place where I could visit all the same attraction and still fall in love even more. Where is this you ask?
By Lauren Smith8 years ago in Wander
48 Hours in Beijing
When limited to only 48 hours in a major capital city like Beijing, it can be overwhelming to narrow down what you want to do with your time there and not everyone is lucky enough to have a school friend bribed into being your personal guide round the city (see Bethan on the right). Luckily, by having a friend living in the city, I got to experience some fun and unusual things that I wouldn't have thought to do otherwise in Beijing.
By Sophie Rose8 years ago in Wander
What Makes Disneyland Truly Magical Part 1
Whether you are a long-time visitor of Disneyland or you are doing research before you go for the very first time, I'm sure a lot of you are wondering if it is all it's cracked up to be. I read a comment once that said: "My kids would have had just as much fun at the hotel pool... [the park] isn't worth it." Obviously, this person missed a few things! There are a lot of attractions at Disneyland and if you are too busy trying to ride hop, visit Anna and Elsa, or saving a seat for the parade, you will miss out on what I believe makes Disneyland a truly magical place. Imagineers (the people who create Disney parks, movies, and merchandise) put a lot of quaint and enchanting details that you will miss if you aren't looking for them. In this article, I will share with you a few of those details as you enter the park. I will be writing a list like this for every land of Disneyland Park in following articles. SO, let's get started!
By Kathryn C. 8 years ago in Wander
Vienna, Austria
This past year I lived abroad as an au pair and travelled many places. Though everywhere I travelled to was incredible in its own way, Vienna, Austria, was one of my favorites. Traveling alone is a great experience that I would recommend to anyone if they feel comfortable, but meeting a travel buddy along the way is even better! On my bus ride from Prague to Vienna, I met a girl by the same name as me and we ended up making our way through Vienna together.
By Amanda Campo8 years ago in Wander
6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh in Winter. Top Story - February 2018.
Winter's here whether we like it or not, so we might as well make the best of it! Even though summer is definitely the best time to visit Pittsburgh (the sun, the festivals, the baseball games...), winter can be enjoyed if you work at it a little bit. These are some of my favorite things to do in Pittsburgh in the wintertime.
By Erin Southerland8 years ago in Wander
