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HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO SRI LANKA
Planning a personalised vacation to Sri Lanka may sound a tad bit overwhelming. Sticking to a few tips from experts can go a long way, making your planning process a lot tidier and straightforward. Here is a guide with some essential tips that will help you plan your trip to Sri Lanka!
By Prihansa Perera5 years ago in Wander
Flying with a Toddler: Top 5 Tips. Top Story - March 2021.
I get a lot of questions from new parents related to flying with a toddler and infants now that travel restrictions are lifting and the weather is improving. Here are the top tips I always give out for successful experiences!
By Sarah Edwards5 years ago in Wander
What You Should Know If You Want to Move to Europe
A parental home is a comfort zone that is often difficult or, sometimes, even impossible to leave. Back in 2017, I left my home country to get a master’s degree in Europe. I moved to Hungary alone without knowing what awaited me once my plane landed in a new place. My parents were far away. There was no one waiting for me in Hungary. I was surrounded by new people, new culture, and a new language.
By Victoria Kurichenko5 years ago in Wander
The Many Beautiful Churches of Costa Rica. .
If you have a few minutes, be sure to Google, "Churches in Costa Rica". Even if you aren't religious, you'll be amazed at what you see. The churches are beautiful here and they're worth a few minutes of your time to learn more about what they mean to everyone here. .
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
I know the location of the Greek Fountain of Youth
"How fast can you change?" Fresh out of the Dead Sea, dripping sea water on the steps of the Waldorf Astoria, I received the invitation of a lifetime. I was lucky enough to be in Athens on a college trip when my super cool Art History Prof asked me to join her on a jaunt to the oldest Byzantine Monastery in the world. After a few days being rather disappointed by modern Athens, Kenny Roger's Roasters and the ilk not really being my romantic idea of Greece, I was hungry for some dyed in the wool museum quality experience.
By Gretchen Walker5 years ago in Wander
Bookcrossing - An excellent way to share books and to connect with people
I believe a book should not be condemned to stay on a bookshelf, imprisoned by a single owner. Books should be free to travel to other hands, eager to explore them and learn from their authors' ideas endlessly.
By Jair Ribeiro5 years ago in Wander
No it's pronounced "kon-nichiwa"
My mother is Japanese, my father is Caucasian. There are thousands like me living in Australia and other Western countries. I've been told countless times that half-Asians are so beautiful, or that they are jealous of my exotic appearance. They say I'm lucky to have learned a second language growing up, or that I must have eaten the best food growing up.
By Eriko Jane5 years ago in Wander
Don't Give Me No Bull
Don’t Give Me No Bull John W. Gilmore Just another day in Costa Rica, during the dry season. In Santa Anna de Piedades there was always a soft, gentle breeze. Fran and I sat in the Unity Church of Costa Rica located at the top of a hill on its own little campus at a workshop on some type of meditation or the other. It was too long ago for me to remember. I do remember how much Sarah and Benjamin enjoyed it--just as much we enjoyed them.
By Om Prakash John Gilmore5 years ago in Wander
What Is Poland?
If you live within the Commonwealth of Nations, it would be safe to assume that Poland isn't at the top of your list of holiday destinations. I'm not going to blame you; and, it’s not my intention to try to sway you to visit Poland during a standard two-week American holiday (if you are among the lucky few that are graciously endowed with this much time off per year); especially not during a pandemic, for at present, Covid-19 continues to rage on. We all know that Poland is not just beaches and sunshine anyway; so, what is Poland?
By Delusions of Grandeur 5 years ago in Wander
Brexit Britain, from an inside lens
You may have read a few stories about all the drama coming out of Brexit Britain, but what if I told you that I had a strikingly unique story? It’s a story of the personal account of someone that entered the UK immediately after the referendum, only to leave a few years later, as the exit date was finalized. But what’s special about that? After all, there are many personal accounts as well as entire books dedicated to the essence of Brexit; therefore, what insight could he possibly have that hasn’t already been shared thousands of times over?
By Delusions of Grandeur 5 years ago in Wander
Off The Beaten Path
Off Of The Beaten Path John W. Gilmore Since the invention of the internet and better technology small towns with a lot of activities are the places that offer the best of both worlds...the excitement of the city and the warmth of a small community. Many of the small towns in Montgomery county and other areas, like some of the sections of Philadelphia, are beginning to blossom and offer the type of community people want. The town of Ambler in Montgomery County, PA offers the tranquility of a small town with a lot of activity. Unfortunately, due to the Covid Epidemic a lot of activity has really slowed. Let us hope that it will return to its former state as things get better.
By Om Prakash John Gilmore5 years ago in Wander
