Guides
Wander smarter, and talk shop with those who've been down that road before.
The Secret Places Around the City of Paris
I went to Paris three years ago and I will tell you upfront the smell of pub crawls and piss lining the streets never wavered from my nose anytime I walked around the city. It was my first time in France and so far reminded me of the streets of Dublin that I had longed to parade again.
By Heather Wilkins8 years ago in Wander
Last Minute Shenanigans
I recently took about a five day trip through Utah and Arizona, which was definitely one of the most last minute, spontaneous trips of my life. It started out as “Hey, why don’t we do something after Feast,” and ended up as a crazy four day trip through the Narrows in Zion and through the valley of the Grand Canyon. We put about as much thought into this trip as high school boys put into what they’re going to wear to gym class. It was while I was on my way to Phoenix for the winter that a friend of mine, Austin, called me somewhere along the way and said he had bought a one-way flight to Phoenix. Woot! So I finished the remnant of my 22 hour trip from KC to Phoenix, got a tight seven hours, woke up, and picked up Austin from the Sky Harbour airport the next day.
By Daniel Monahan8 years ago in Wander
Top 6 Affordable Tropical Getaways
We’re coming down to the end of the year and temperatures keep dropping. Some of us are looking to escape the cold, but we may be a bit unsure about where we want to go. If you are planning a trip, here are six places that you should consider:
By Catherine Alexander8 years ago in Wander
The Time I Studied in Costa Rica and Vactioned in Panama in 3 and 1/2 Weeks!
To kick off summer 2017, I went to Costa Rica to study Human Rights and Serving Learning! My time in Costa Rica was nothing but magical! I ate the best food, met the best people, and had experiences that I would not have had back at home. I am truly grateful for those who helped me plan for this trip, fund this trip, and enjoy it!
By Deja Morris8 years ago in Wander
Iceland > Everything
Spring break of 2017 was just weeks away and every single friend group had a beach condo in Florida or a catamaran in Mexico that was calling their name. I had grown tired of the endless road trips and weeks spent lying on my couch in Kansas City, so I proposed a wild idea to my good friend Alison:
By Kelsey Knecht8 years ago in Wander
Universal Studios
Three months ago, our wedding got postponed because of Hurricane Irma. I was extremely upset, and my husband decided to take the plunge and get us both Annual Passes at Universal Studios Orlando. We have WORN out the parks since then, and we have been continuing to visit them weekly. Here are our personal picks for the best to worst rides at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure in sunny Orlando, Florida.
By Maria Rose8 years ago in Wander
Best Places to Visit in Calistoga
One of the most relaxed and still relatively rural places in the Napa Valley has long been Calistoga. At the top of this narrow valley, the charming town has long been a refuge for long weekends, wine tasting and mud baths (both traditional and cutting edge).
By Liza Zimmerman8 years ago in Wander
What to Ride: Magic Kingdom
Most people's dream vacation, located in the theme park capital of the world, Disney World has something for everyone. Here is a list for you first timers, as well as you park veterans, something to help you check off the big hitters and to plan your busy day.
By Connor Mountford8 years ago in Wander
Travelling to Prague on a (Student) Budget
In September 2017, I travelled to Prague, Czech Republic for two weeks. I was specifically going for a course for university, but I still was privy to all the sights and sounds of Prague. I was lucky that included in the cost of admission to this program was my room and lunch every day, but I had to pay for everything else. Prague isn't an expensive city per se, but it definitely helps to know some tips and tricks to travel that only a (broke) student would know. With the cost of the program and my flight, along with all the other sightseeing and food things I did in Prague, I spent a total of $3027 Canadian. Not bad for a full two weeks in the city!
By Jamie Kramer8 years ago in Wander
New Hope Pennsylvania
Everyone has wondered at one point or another, be it when you were little, or even now, what it would be like to walk down a street that had so much beauty in its natural surroundings that it could be called enchanted. Perhaps, for some, it is a perfect romantic get away place. New Hope Pennsylvania offers this. It is a little village tucked in by the rushing, murky waters of the Delaware River and the either still or churning mossy waters of the Delaware Canal, depending on the time of day. The construction of the buildings, roads, and even the cover bridge gives off the feeling of walking through a time machine into a different era. Many of the inns and other buildings have been restored to keep the look of the era from which it arose, 1700s.
By Alyssa Shifflett8 years ago in Wander
5 Experiences in Louisiana
When you close your eyes, and someone mentions Louisiana, what are the first things that come to mind? New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and the oh so popular, Bourbon Street. I had visited Louisiana the week after Mardi Gras, and while the exuberance of Mardi Gras had passed, the excitement was still there. I’ll explain the places I went to and the things that I had seen while I was there that were very wonderful and made my experience feel spectacular.
By Kristen Knight8 years ago in Wander
