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My Caribbean Voyage
It all started with the coronavirus pandemic, lockdowns, and isolation. I found myself laying in bed all day watching YouTube videos while confined to the frigid, cold, mountain climate imagining a warm and tropical utopia to escape too.
By Danielle Prock5 years ago in Wander
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour- 1 Day
Trip Overview: Gazing the world’s highest peak may be a dream to many. However, summiting Everest isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. To climb Mount Everest needs at least a year of core training and physical as well as mental fitness. But did you know you don’t need to climb Everest to actually witness its beauty? You can best do it by choosing Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour! It’s the easiest and the fastest way of reaching near the highest mountain standing at 8848.8 meters. And nevertheless, one of the best options one can have a pleasant experience in Everest in just one day! So, if you’re short of your vacation, Everest Helicopter Tour is for you!
By thirdeye adventure5 years ago in Wander
The Historic City: Kathmandu valley
Kathmandu Valley Is home to ancient temples and monuments where Hinduism and Buddhism co-exist in perfect harmony. Through which we can study the myths and legends that shaped the lifestyle of Nepalis for hundreds of years, since past.
By thirdeye adventure5 years ago in Wander
A glass of Merlot and a sailing challenge
It all began with an invitation to do a road trip along the east coast of the United States. When we finally met in person we didn’t expect our existing work friendship to spark an automatic connection. He poured me a glass of Obscura Merlot while we talked about life and then... the challenge had begun. He suggested getting on the road in search of the perfect sailboat to purchase and sail along the East coast of the United States
By Gia Santos5 years ago in Wander
How to Plan a Family Trip to Sri Lanka
The Indian Ocean archipelago, Sri Lanka, is one of the most visited family holiday destinations in the world. The country offers a slew of things to do and see. All over the country are ancient sites, national parks, sanctuaries and beaches. The diverse landscape is one of the key highlights and a huge draw for tourists. From tropical beaches to rainforests to mountains, Sri Lanka has a variety of attractions.
By Aurora Gianna5 years ago in Wander
How to go kayaking for the first time in Thailand
If you've ever been to Thailand before, you will know that every site that you lay your eyes on will be a precious memory! You might have planned an exciting scuba-diving adventure or an adventurous snorkelling activity. But make sure that you have planned a kayaking adventure too! There are numerous islands, lagoons and caves which are secluded and are waiting for you to explore! If you haven’t planned a kayaking adventure in Thailand before, then make sure to read this guide!
By Rochell Megan5 years ago in Wander
First date sailing challenge
It all began with an invitation to do a road trip along the east coast of the United States. When we finally met in person we didn’t expect our existing work friendship to spark an automatic connection. He poured me a glass of Obscura Merlot while we talked about life and a challenge begin... getting on the road in search of the perfect sailboat to purchase and sail along the East coast of the United States
By Gia Santos5 years ago in Wander
Downstream
Downstream She met him online. It’s 2008, isn’t that the way people meet these days? She had met a number of men. Several were creepy jerks, two were married. Some were boring or narrow minded. Several others were nice guys who remained friends after the mutual decision was made that they should not be a couple. Roger was not all that interesting and she was pretty sure he didn’t really want to meet her in person. They had been messaging for almost two weeks and she expected it to fizzle soon. That old “He’s just not into you,” vibe seemed too apparent. Out of the blue, he invited her to go on a kayaking adventure. He gave the details in the invitation. There was an outfitter that arranged kayaking trips on the Cumberland river. He and his best friend, a woman, were going on Saturday, scheduled to leave the outfitter’s at 1pm.
By Claudia Lynn Banahan5 years ago in Wander
Tales from Ghana 2
Tales from Ghana No 2 – The surf beaches and Juju. Busua - Western Region. Busua is the best surf beach in Ghana. Watching the locals surf is a delight. They are good and the waves are just right for the intermediate surfers. The town is also a working fishing village with colourful boats and daily catches of different fish and lobsters. Here it is possible to buy a big lobster for 3 or 4 USD straight from the boatman. It is 5 hours from Accra by car. Longer by bus and taxi. If you can afford it, you can opt for the 30-minute Passion Air flight from Accra domestic airport. I will do that next time. The Executive STC coach was cheap and comfortable, with A/C and a Nigerian movie playing at the front about a group of armed men holding some politicians hostage and staff hostage and demanding a ramson for their release or they would kill them one by one. The film ended in the usual army/hostage takers shoot out. The journey was 6 hours so another film cam on, again Nigerian, and I soon realised that it was the same storyline with different actors and a different setting!
By John Vallis5 years ago in Wander
Hawaiian goose (nene)
I have never been to Hawaii, but I have a vivid memory of a close encounter with a Hawaiian goose, or nene. The Slimbridge Reserve on the Severn Estuary (Gloucestershire, England) was instrumental in helping to save the species from extinction in the 1950s and 1960s, and there is still a population of these impressive looking geese there today.
By John Welford5 years ago in Wander
We've Never Done This Before
I read somewhere that when parking on the side-of-nowhere for a “hike-through”, you should write a note in case you do not return. So I wrote our potential death note and placed it on the dashboard. We’ve never done this before, which was apparent by our lack of grace once the tall hiking backpacks were in place. I took one step and almost fell over. Prior to the trip, I had diligently stalked REI, conversing with staff and collecting data on how to accomplish our first “hike-through”. We had maps. We had freeze-dried food. We had tools to accomplish the feat. What we didn’t have was experience or weapons.
By Asher5 years ago in Wander
What You Need To Know About The Super Bloom
Super bloom is a magnificently colored carpet of wildflowers on the Southern California deserts and the Central California Coast. The plant types constituting the bloom usually include the apricot mallow, woody aster, wild lilies, desert marigold, desert sunflowers, gravel ghost, sand verbena, purple phacelia, and primroses. This starts mid-march to the end or starting mid-February to mid-April at the floor of a lower elevation it can take a decade before it occurs. Here is more information on what you need to know about super bloom.
By Holly Fletcher5 years ago in Wander