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Trivia Game: Guess the Country?
Are you a geography buff who loves learning and exploring various countries across the globe?! Do you want something fun to do to preserve your knowledge?! Do you want to go on a virtual trip?! If your answer is "yes" to all of these questions, you're at the right place.
By Talia Devora4 years ago in Wander
What are the trekking options in India where I can see snowfall during Jan-Feb month?
People living in the tropics consider snow one of the most coveted things because it is hard to come by. You need to experience the magical snow to feel its joy, and for people of the plainlands and summer countries, it is a rarity and hence, all the more special.
By Imran Jameel4 years ago in Wander
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Winter Treks in India
While some decide to embark on at least one trek a year for spiritual rejuvenation and detoxing from the hustle-bustle of the concrete jungle gym, some do it because they need the spike in epinephrine in their blood. They want to get the feel of living on the edge.
By Imran Jameel4 years ago in Wander
Nicholas Salzano Suggests Always Pack Light While Traveling
Nicholas Salzano, an enthusiastic traveler from New Jersey, has the ideal way of staying away from over-packing? It's to get a more modest pack. It will lessen the impulse to continue adding more things, and it will drive you to focus.
By Nicholas Salzano4 years ago in Wander
A song in Zanjan
The evening streets are full of echoes as we meander downhill through the golden dapple and lengthening shadow, the drowsy warmth radiating from bricks and concrete and ceramic tiles as the long hot day breathes out. Our laughter too hangs in the air, lingering in the hour between the insane heat of the day and the chill of the night ahead, reverberating, softening and fading against dry dust, mingling with rich smells and subtle sounds. The sharp tang of garlic and spices, the feral waft of drains and ditches, the smoke of charcoal and incense, the ghost of petrol fumes, threaded by the musical skeins of goat bells drifting down with uncanny clarity from the foothills of the mountains crowding behind the town.
By Bob Sutton4 years ago in Wander
One Night in Bangkok
One night in Bangkok, Thailand I woke up from a black-out sitting on a chair in a small, white room on the side of a hustling street. A businessman was rambling away to two police officers, pointing at me, and throwing his hands up in the air. The officers were alternating between listening to him and looking at me, probably wondering to themselves, “This guy?”
By Cody Ferguson4 years ago in Wander
A Picture-Perfect Postcard: County Kerry, Ireland
County Kerry is a must-see area in Ireland. It is the picture-perfect postcard that so many of us dream of. I chose the bustling town of Killarney as my home base. My bed-and breakfast, Earl’s Court House, warmly greeted my husband and I with traditional Irish tea and scones in their antique-filled lounge.
By Jennifer Christiansen4 years ago in Wander
Shanghai
Can you imagine what is like to live in a city that never stops growing? A city that evolves to attract and stimulate its inhabitants? A place traditional and trendy at the same time? Under those premises, Shanghai can be a mind-blowing experience for everyone alike. With more than 40 years of development, it keeps astounding the world with magic, charm and a great deal of modernity.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Wander
The Digital Face Of a Nation: What Canadians Do Online
It’s little surprise that Canada ranks high up on the list of countries with the greatest levels of internet access. Though the country is sparse, most citizens live in densely populated areas with outstanding technological infrastructure. While there are a few outliers, by and large, access to the internet is a choice.
By Daisy Faith4 years ago in Wander
A World of Books
Europe England The Kennel Club Library in London, England has thousands if books about dogs and is the largest such library in Europe. The books include every Kennel Club-recognized dog breed. The topics covered include health of dogs, veterinary care, breeding and dogs in art and literature. In the rare book section the oldest book dates back to the 16th century and has to do with forest laws and what kinds of dogs could be kept in the forest, For breeders there are scrapbooks, notebooks, and dog memorabilia, Besides club yearbooks and newsletters there are also many different national and international magazines and dog periodicals. The library is by appointment only and they also have the largest dog art gallery in Europe.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
