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Best Road Trip Found Drinks (UT, CO, NV edition)
Ever wonder what brands of Kombucha, bottled Cold Brew, Coconut Water and more are the best to find at the gas stations on your next great American roadtrip?? This blog will outline our ratings for the top bottled drinks to get while you’re refuelling your car!
By Issie Amelia5 years ago in Wander
Gatlinburg: Gateway to the Smoky Mountains
Often referred to as the gateway to the Smokies. Gatlinburg is a town of just 4,200 residents set in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee, but don't be fooled by its small population. Gatlinburg is one of the most visited towns in America.
By John Limbo5 years ago in Wander
Captivating Vietnamese Cuisine
In an effort to remain spontaneous, I made the decision to conduct very little research before making the solo move to Vietnam. I knew which city I wanted to live in and I had gathered the necessary documents to obtain a job teaching English, but I was intent on making the rest a thrilling and unstructured adventure.
By Lauren Malton5 years ago in Wander
PorkSmart
Right before the clash of man and bat in Wuhan, I was right beside the city opening an affiliated Jiu-jitsu academy. The locals were very kind, giving me an in-depth tour of the city and how they live their day-to-day lives. In China, being a white male, I was a spectacle. Children and adults alike would follow suit and ask me to flex my biceps or to feel my skin. I’ve always been rather outgoing, so I loved it, I was like a celebrity. As strange as a white man in China was, I had nothing on the food. There were fast-food chains prominent in North America littered throughout but I wanted the real deal. Give me the food you all eat on a daily basis, I requested. They smirked, ready to have a field day with all the cuisines I’d undoubtedly never fathomed. The first was fried scorpion on a stick. The crunch of the shell actually complimented the jerky-like muscles of the inside, quite tasty with the spices and such it was orchestrated with. The scorpion on a stick certainly surprised me but not nearly as much as them being brought out live. Stingers cut off, my friends dipped them in wine and chomped down. Possibly my favorite of the cultivating cultures food was the extra fluffy pancakes. They had this perfect golden sheen on their smooth dome-like structure. They are quite filling but still a great way to start the day. I was offered some bat, but something there just didn’t feel right...
By Rayne Lalonde5 years ago in Wander
Becoming the Alchemist with Wim Hof
I sit cross-legged on the rocky shore of a frozen lake. Across the lake is a palisade of stone that rises abruptly from the water and is framed by towering, snow-covered peaks. At 10,000’, the water is still solid during late May in Utah’s western Uinta Mountains. From the shore, I can see Mt. Watson, which proudly watches over us: the cliffs, animals, lakes, rivers, and thankfully, me.
By Joshua Van Gorden5 years ago in Wander
What You Need to Know Before Moving to Memphis
Memphis Tennessee is more fondly known as the birthplace of Rock & Roll and the home of the blues. With its rich nightlife and its many job opportunities, more people are thinking about making the move to the musical city.
By Liz Jay5 years ago in Wander
Kenyan Food Is the Best
My first mission trip was my first time on a plane; several planes to be exact. When I do something, I full hearted commit. I wrote a poem about the experience, because we were there for the people, not for the food.
By Kaiz 5 years ago in Wander
Travelling in the budget
Book online air ticket for cheap travels Travel can be inexpensive if you are patient and smart while booking. There are a number of things that you should keep in your mind before you travel such as airfare, hotels. Follow the steps below because it will help you to travel within budget.
By Nawal Imran5 years ago in Wander
Alabamian's Viewpoint Living In California
“It’s dry, hot, and it doesn’t rain. Weather isn’t a thing where I’m from. You won’t see hurricanes or tornadoes. Houses don’t just get destroyed due to the weather.” This is something I’ve heard many times from my boyfriend while we were living in Alabama.
By Stina Journey5 years ago in Wander
The Adventure is the Adversity
The unknown is something that you can only ever fear or embrace. The open road. The journey. Unrelenting tarmac, yourself, your few meager possessions and your ride. Nothing is more evocative of the freedom and myth of the American Dream.
By Ross Rheinbach5 years ago in Wander
Tortillas, Gateway to Marriage
The Mexican state of Oaxaca deserves its own book dedicated solely to its food, mostly consisting of the different names you can give to variations of tortilla, queso, and salsa. Quesadillas. Empanadas. Tlayudas. Hurraches. Entomatadas. Enchiladas. Chilaquiles. And of course, the taco. I knew them as the cheesy one; the Mexican pasty; the Mexican pizza; the pile of tortillas one; the small open top ones; the tomatoe-y ones; the spicy ones; the soggy breakfast ones (a personal favourite); and the ones that are nothing like the TexMex tacos sold in the UK.
By Alison Victoria Shepherd5 years ago in Wander
Essential Guide to Luxury Hotels in Austria
View amazing Alpine scenery, stay at luxury hotels in Austria and explore imperial cities when you visit Austria – Mozart’s birthplace is a symphony for the senses. With Austria opening up to US travelers, we are excited to start planning our next trip to this special country. From 5 star wellness hotels in Austria to luxury spa hotels set in the Austrian mountains, these resorts will amaze you with their attention to detail and their impeccable service. Take a look at some of our favorites and let us know which one you want to visit next!
By Vicky DiMichele5 years ago in Wander