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UK Holiday Spots Outside London
A lot of people online have said they've always wanted to come to the UK. They want to go to London. I see the attraction that London brings. Tourists love the double-decker buses, the palaces, and the Big Ben. There's something for everyone in London. London's diversity is what makes it a cultural hotspot around the world. It is a city that celebrates diversities and over a thousand cultures.
By Chloe Gilholy5 years ago in Wander
The Seals of La Jolla. Top Story - June 2021.
When I was a kid, my family used to take yearly vacations. Most of the time, we went to California. Where else would two little girls want their parents to take them? California has Disneyland and Disneyland is where all of our favorite people live. So, from the time I was three until I hit high school the four of us (eventually five of us) hit the road to the most magical place on Earth. While we were in California, we always went to San Diego for some beach time and to go to Sea World. My mom's favorite part of our trips was always going to seal beach in La Jolla just north of Sand Diego. Really it's La Jolla Cove, but it's always been seal beach to us. I'll admit, as a kid it wasn't as exciting to me. Playing in the ocean and ordering room service seemed like a much more fun time than standing around looking at seals from afar. On my most recent trip to San Diego, however, I finally got it.
By Shae Moreno5 years ago in Wander
How Travel Agents Save You Money?
You have access to online travel portals that now give you quick comparative costs of flight, packages, hotels and site seeing options. It has definitely made life of travelers easier and pocket-friendly. However, this quick, easy, cheap bookings are not always as what they seem. Traveling is more about the experience than the destination alone. While you make book your own flights, the best way to get excellent offers and packages that have interesting combination of hotels, site seeing options, add on, it is advisable to take the help of travel agents as they have access to multiple resources and suppliers to get better deals.
By Akansha Verma5 years ago in Wander
BACKPACKING FOREVER
When you’re travelling or backpacking, you don’t just want the best backpacking sleeping bag; you want one of the best lightweight sleeping bags for backpacking. Along with your backpack (and perhaps a sleeping pad), your sleeping bag is going to be one of the heaviest, bulkiest items you carry and so by having the best lightweight sleeping bag for backpacking; you’ll ensure you don’t waste precious space or carry unnecessary weight.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Wander
Do Not Be Afraid. Eat Spam. Go See.
I remember sleeping in the driver’s seat at truck stops. I was 10, 11, 12. It was a mini van, but she needed the long seat to lay down after driving from sunrise until long after sunset and I was too exhausted to fight my strong-willed sister for the middle seat. So there we were among all the sixteen-wheelers just close enough to a lamppost to feel a tinge safe without too much of the bright light disturbance. It was strategic. We could make it from Colorado to Vermont in four days. Then four days back two months later. If we were lucky, we would get one motel on the way for a real bed and warm shower.
By Heather Lopez5 years ago in Wander
Sailing with the sail fish
We heard the horn blow as this huge floating little city proceded out of the port area and began our cruise adventure. The ship glided perfectly over the calm seas allowing excellent opportunities to watch for marine life. While my husband and I were cruising the Pacific Ocean off of the coast of Mexico, camera in hand, out popped this beauty! I have always loved taking photographs and recently became obsessed with nature. Two days into our cruise was a particularly beautiful, sun filled day with minimal wave and swell making spotting achievable. The mesmerizing sun-filled day began with a hot cup of coffee and croissant, enjoyed out on a secluded side deck. As I felt the warm ocean breeze and warm sun on my skin, I found my mind would wander off, strangely remembering “The Little Mermaid” and how it becomes a whole new world under the sea. Other than photography, another of my passions is snorkelling. Floating through calmness of underwater with the abundance of life peaking out all around me. The assortment of shapes, sizes and flora of these creatures is always so intriguing. Equally abundant is the fabulous plant life, observing the underwater creatures nibbling on the plants, spewing sand while digging their trenches and pathways down to the, unknown to me, treasure below. During my snorkel adventures I have spotted a variety of marine life but today I focus on the sail fish becoming curious of the long barb leading it’s way as it travels so quickly and effortlessly through the water. I wondered if this sword of sorts was to penetrate food, or to assist with balance, speed, what was the creative design purpose? So I begin my research and I learn some fun facts about the sailfish! I learn that this species of fish holds the record for the fastest speed of any of Earth's marine animals, how fascinating! The sail fish gets it’s name due to the “sail” type fin hidden on the back. This sail protrudes and becomes raised when attacking prey. Supposedly, the raising of this sail makes it difficult for the head to move freely discouraging predators as the long bill looks less desirable to eat. Also, during spawning the female sailfish will attract a male partner by extending her dorsal fin above the surface of the water. So this fin has much purpose. This fish hunts and manipulates the “sword“ to injure it’s food, making the meal more easily attainable. Studies have shown that most of their prey get injured from the back versus the front as they swiftly speed up behind the school of fish bumping their food source enough to inflict an injury allowing the possibility of capture. Approximately only 24% of the hunt is successful. These fish really work hard for their meals! These fish tend to hunt in groups for various reasons, such as, fish can be predictable and a fish on it’s own can repeat its movements and directionality. Studies show that the mob mentality creates much movement at the same time making it more difficult for predators to track or plot their path. More fascinating, is studies have shown that these fish may be able to change colour, throwing off their predators. Studies also show that this species may be able to communicate with each other and that they have the ability to display emotion, who knew, fish can have emotions. I was thrilled to see this Vocal challenge, prompting me to step out of my comfort zone, chose my photo with then educating myself on these majestic water beauties. I look so forward to my next wildlife adventure!
By Holly Allison-Kay5 years ago in Wander
Introvert-Friendly Travel Tips
After all, being an introvert doesn't rule out the possibility of traveling or a strong desire not to travel, does it? Traveling as an introvert is a fantastic experience, but it comes with its own set of obstacles. I believe things would get a lot easier for an introvert like you if you follow the experiences of other introverts.
By lovely tolentino5 years ago in Wander
Top 10 Beaches & Resorts To Visit In Doha, Qatar
Qatar has over 560km (348 miles) of shoreline, with lovely beaches scattered across the area. Along the beaches, which are within easy reach of Doha, are available all over the capital. But, keep in mind that people beaches need girls to be covered out of their elbows to your knees, which means bikinis aren't permitted. Hotel and hotels, on the other hand, don't have a strict dress code. From unique hotels to pink sand beaches to hidden bays, here would be the very best beaches in Doha.
By alex jones5 years ago in Wander
The Grossinger Hotel
This once luxurious Catskills resort is now a haunting ruin. Before air travel became ubiquitous, Grossinger’s Catskill Resort Hotel was attracting over 150,000 guests per year to its sprawling complex of 35 buildings, a golf course, beauty salon, pool, and even artificial ski slope. The 1972 death of its legendary hostess, Jennie Grossinger, though, coincided with the death of the hotel’s heyday as the rich and famous sought glamour elsewhere.
By Tami Osburn5 years ago in Wander
