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The Secrets of Ecuador
Ecuador is a small country at the top left hand side of South America. Most people don't give it much thought, but Ecuador holds a Pandora's Box of cool, unique, amazing things. From the ancient Inca's to the present day, it has a lot to offer. The name Ecuador means Equator. The Equator is an invisible line that goes all the way around the Earth at its middle. It separates the North and South Hemisphere. Strange things occur here because of that. Due to the Earths rotation the North and South Hemisphere are at gravitational opposites. When Your in Ecuador and you walk down the painted stripe on the ground that represents the Equator, you will find it hard to walk and keep your balance. You are being pulled in two different directions. In the United States when you drain a sink or a bath tub, the water will spin as it goes down the drain. In the Northern Hemisphere water spins counterclockwise. In the Southern Hemisphere water spins clockwise. This is called the Coriolis Effect. Thus, the hurricane vs. the typhoon.
By Deborah Zbieronek5 years ago in Wander
Bass Fishing on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Alabama’s official state fish, the largemouth bass, is certainly native to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Alabama bass fishing is serious business to some and entirely relaxing to others. On any level it is fun, and, on some levels, it is quite addictive.
By Bill Coleman5 years ago in Wander
Chicago isn't THAT Windy
Yes, there have been many moments where my hat has flown off in an unexpected wind gust while I walked around the loop. The "Windy City" name does have its literal moments, as wind coming from the shores of Lake Michigan can be pretty intense! Those pop-up wind tunnels between the buildings really get you when you think a side street looks safe (definitely not speaking from experience here).
By K L5 years ago in Wander
That Was Lucky
We live in Canada. Our lives are focused on survival, from migrating to hunting, to hibernation. Nature can be cruel to us, but not this time. Living in The Rocky Mountains of Canada can be a knowledgeable and humbling experience.
By Amber Fierce5 years ago in Wander
The Natural Beauty of Greece
Olympus National Park This national park includes the highest mountain in Greece Mount Olympus. It’s located in the Olympus Range found on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia. Altogether Mount Olympus has 52 peaks with the highest being Mytikas which in Greek means “nose”. Olympus National Park is very rich in flora and is a World’s Biosphere Reserve.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
Weird Habits that only Indians follow
All our habits that we have today were ingrained into life by our ancestors. Though we might not know the origin or exact reason behind it, we still follow it blindly. These are some habits that are followed by indians.
By Crystal5 years ago in Wander
Bangalore - A Walk Along Brigade Rd
In 2005, my work sent me to Bangalore in India, to provide training to our colleagues. While there I wrote a series of stories about my experiences and about an expat living in India. This is one of them.
By Alex Williams5 years ago in Wander
Facts About Mount Fuji
Did you know that there are over 100 active volcanos In Japan? Did you also know that Mount fuji is the biggest volcano in Japan? With Mount Fuji reaching up to 12,380 feet (3,776) meters. Well, Mount Fuji is not just a volcano. It is Japan's symbol. The mountain is the symbol of Japan because it contributes to Japan’s physical culture, and spiritual geography. Climbing Mount Fuji is an act of pilgrimage for followers of that faith.
By Kaitlyn Morgan5 years ago in Wander
DC African American Heritage Tour: The NMAAHC
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the 19th museum developed under the Smithsonian Institution. It is also the most recent museum situated in the National Mall in Washington DC and is the first and largest institution committed to the curation, documents, preservation, and most notably, celebration of African American history and culture. Though the museum informs the story of a single group of individuals, it is certainly at the core of every American experience. The NMAAHC informs the battle and victories of the African Americans towards liberty, equality, and addition, from the time the first servant ships docked from Africa to the New World up to today. Ever since its opening in 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture became a popular destination for every single Washington DC African American heritage tour.
By John Limbo5 years ago in Wander
What It’s Like Growing up in a Tourist Area
There are certain sights a tourist may never see. In areas that seem like seaside paradise in the summer, it's hard to imagine a snow-covered beach in the winter. People who keep on visiting their favorite vacation places regardless of when the peak season is can get a glimpse of what it's like for locals to watch the ebb and flow of humanity each off-season.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA5 years ago in Wander
What is Normal
What is Normal? So this thought came as I was debating on whether I should keep my hair blue or change the color. I was thinking back for my friends and those close to me would always be taken back a bit when my hair wasn't blue. For blue hair has become my normal. You would think having my hair its natural brown would be more normal but for those around me.
By Night5 years ago in Wander
Kayaking the Bon Secour River
Our son was going to be married in Old Pensacola. Family members were going to be driving and flying in from as far west as Colorado and as far south as Orlando for the wedding on May 30th. My wife and I wanted to do some fun things on the coast before the reunion got in full gear,
By Bill Coleman5 years ago in Wander