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Tripura's Tourism
Tripura, a northeastern state of India, is still very much undiscovered till now for the world. Many texts of Hinduism have referred to this region as Kirat Desh. Rich in culture and heritage, the state carries large mysteries of its own. ‘Tri’ means three and ‘Pura’ means Land or Region. There several historical and religious places to visit. Each of them gives us a place for a historical adventure. Let’s look at some of these places.
By Subham Das5 years ago in Wander
My Adventure in South Korea
The U.S. Army’s woodland battle dress uniform (BDU) was the official uniform for Soldiers until the mid-2000s. The BDU served as a financial windfall for the tailors who sewed on patches, producers of spray starch that helped the uniform looked crisp, and the boot shiners who made your boots look like mirrors on your feet. Making one’s combat uniform and boots look immaculate was a time-consuming process. Thankfully, as a young officer stationed in South Korea, I had the opportunity to meet and pay Mr. Kim a $50 monthly fee to press my uniform and polish my boots. Mr. Kim provided this service to all the young Lieutenants who lived in the famous “Dragon Valley” on Camp Casey. Mr. Kim had been providing this service for so long that he would tell us when he knew Generals when they were Lieutenants. However, this story is not about Mr. Kim’s superb ability to press uniforms and polish boots; instead, this story is about his superpower related to Korea’s most famous alcoholic drink: Soju.
By Chad Pillai5 years ago in Wander
Luxury Travel by Train in the USA and Abroad
Luxury travel by train is an ever growing trend here in the USA and around the world. There is something so poetic about the sound of the rails as they cut through the night. Hearing that faint whistle fade in and out again across a flat, quiet landscape conjures up fond memories of yellowing paperback books and romantic movies; a time when traveling by rail was not just preferred but necessary due to the infrastructure in countries around the world.
By Vicky DiMichele5 years ago in Wander
Higher Altitudes
My name is Rae, and when I was 19 years old, I traveled to Himachal Pradesh to trek the borders of Pakistan, China, & Nepal. Between hikes, our driver, Hanji, drove us between drop off and pick up points; he was our guide while we were in India. I traveled with three companions; one older indian man, one older indian woman, and an older caucasian woman. I was young, blonde, beautiful, and adventurous. I was offered the opportunity to make a documentary while trekking the borders of India, and I just jumped at the chance without thinking of the dangers these regions have; Human Trafficking, rape, & extreme racism against white people. In some areas, I was treated like a white famous supermodel; everyone wanted to talk to me, take pictures with me, touch my curly long blonde hair and white pasty skin... others pulled me out of our trekking vehicle, stripped me down to nearly nothing, dumped out all of my camera equipment and pointed guns at my head. The Pakistan border was not a fun zone to travel through for me.
By Angela Ebell-Solomon5 years ago in Wander
The Camino de Santiago Is A Universal Pilgrimage For All
In the summer of 2016, I decided that I would take time out from everyday living to walk the legendary Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago is a network of trails that run throughout Europe with a suggested end goal. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the alleged final resting of St James.
By Samantha Wilson5 years ago in Wander
The Best Vantage Points to Look Out for Vivid Sydney 2021
Vivid Sydney is a much-anticipated event in Sydney, and it brings hundreds and thousands of people to the city every year. This iconic festival is popularly known for its exciting concierge of events including big-ticket music events, art installations, light projections, conferences and workshops. Read on to discover some of the best vantage points which you should know about before the seats are all sold out.
By William Jack5 years ago in Wander
10 Tips To Explore Norway on a Students Budget
Students’ life is the best time to travel the world. And it would be a mistake to miss the opportunity to see as many countries as possible. Now you can make your dream a reality. These tips will make your Norway experience cheaper, but still full of positive emotions.
By Angela Phillips5 years ago in Wander
KAYAKING FOREVER
Are you searching for a sport that will enable you to get out of your house more and improve both your physical and mental health? Kayaking can offer you all those, along with tons of enjoyment. You don’t only get to exercise your body, heart, and brain but you also get to explore the beauty of nature and discover new places that you never knew existed. Kayaking offers a lot of benefits that are more than enough to encourage you to go on your first kayaking experience.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Wander
