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Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna region is one of the prominent and most trekked destination of Nepal. One of the most famous trek in this area is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The magical hike to Annapurna Base Camp starts with a short drive from Pokhara city. Before the trek starts, spend a day observing the natural beauty that exists in Pokhara. It’s a huge breath of fresh air from the dirtiness and seemingly never-ending noise of Kathmandu. The first moment of the trail leads through mixed, subtropic forests. In the springtime, the scorching red and pink rhododendrons are a sight to eyewitness. Soon after Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we reach Annapurna Base Camp. Here, we are enclosed by Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Barahi Shikhar, Annapurna I, Tharpu Chuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre. The trail climbs higher, above the tree line to the stony alpine landscape, figurative of the Annapurna region
By thirdeye adventure5 years ago in Wander
The Girl with no Home(town)
Where are you from? It shouldn't be difficult to answer this question. I think at least once a day or a few times a week someone asks me about that and I should be really used to it. It's such a basic phrase, yet somehow I always struggle with it.
By Martyna Dearing5 years ago in Wander
The Little Black Book
The smooth, round stones sunk slightly as the water washed over the shore. Anna watched mesmerized as the waves plucked pebbles from the embankment and set them upon their unwilling journey. Would they find themselves upon the shores of a distant land or would they be destined to toss endlessly in the turbulent ocean without ever reaching a destination? Anna stood up, waited patiently for the next tide to swallow her calves, and then gently placed the airtight box of photographs along with the Little Black Book into the waiting arms of the Mediterranean. She secretly hoped that the ocean would carry her painful memories far, far away --- and the sea obliged.
By Charlene Flick5 years ago in Wander
Evansmore
Dame Evansmore lay in bed waiting for him to arrive. She nervously wrung her hands, looking about the mahogany room. She took in the beautiful decor and exotic keepsakes, saw how meaningless they all were now. Where she was going, she would have no need for those material items. She knew she had not much time and there was much to accomplish before she left. She could only hope it wasn't too late. People in the Manor thought she was a doddering old woman, senile at best. Oh she had her wits about her, she did. She may not be able to move around like she used to but she saw and heard everything. When she discovered the plans taking place regarding the Manor, she knew she had to act quickly. There were far too many secrets and too much at stake to lose the estate to anyone, especially that of her daughter-in-law and her grandson. There was only one person who she would ever leave the Manor to.
By Jennifer Cole5 years ago in Wander
Fear and the Solo Traveler
I’m a woman who has lived on the road almost two years now in my RV as a solo nomad. It’s taken some time, but I’ve discovered that I love boondocking and being outside at night. I love the cool night air, the black sky full of stars, and most of all the absolute stillness and quiet that comes from being miles away from everyone and everything. I know for some people though, that image would inspire the opposite of calm and tranquility.
By Jennifer Wedgle5 years ago in Wander
StoryWorth: A Book of Your Stories, One Question at a Time
Our daughter Leslie gave me a StoryWorth subscription for Christmas. I receive an email every morning that asks me a question about my life. I usually answer each question on my iPhone while I am drinking coffee in bed, before I start my day. Most people get one question a week, but I like to write, especially when the words flow right out of my head to the keyboard. At the end of the year, all the questions that I have answered will be the content of a hard copy book. Pictures can be included at the time of my post or at any time before printing my book.
By Bill Coleman5 years ago in Wander
How I Ease the Creepiness of Hiking Solo
I received a message this week from an Instagram follower, who enjoys hiking alone, but admits it can feel a little “creepy.” She was looking for recommendations on what to bring on a solo hike that could put her more at ease. I can relate to her reference to creepy, since it took me some time to become more comfortable with being in the woods alone.
By Jill Roberts5 years ago in Wander
How to Search for Native American Artifacts
Nobody knows with certainty even an approximate number, but when Columbus “discovered” America in 1492, it was heavily populated with Native Americans. They had been living on the continent for 13,000 plus years before Columbus landed in the New World. Most Native American artifacts are prehistoric. If you find an arrowhead, you are holding something that a human most likely left behind before the white man set foot in the Americas.
By Bill Coleman5 years ago in Wander
A Strange Discovery
I have often enjoyed my solitary walks through nature. Mornings such as today were such that could only be described with the word ‘fine’. Not ‘beautiful’, not ‘perfect’, such words seemed overly magical and perhaps unreal for my liking. The sun was shining brightly, with little wisps of white among blue skies. That, too, was ideal. I had always found entirely blue skies oppressive in their intensity. The temperature was the perfect balance of warmth, just slightly too warm but with a light breeze to balance out the surplus. The shadows of the trees provided momentary comfort, with the small distance between them arousing a faint longing for their shelter which was momentarily satisfied upon reaching the next.
By Dmitri Yendrzheyevskiy5 years ago in Wander
Progreso, Mexico: Home of the World's Largest Pier
Because it was a late December cruise and the weather was great, we decided to spend our time at our Progreso, Mexico, Port of Call at the beach. We had never been to Progreso before, but the decision to either spend our five hours touring the town or hanging out at the beach was an easy decision for us. It was cold and wet at home and we were in sunny Mexico! From my research, I knew that there was a good beach at the end of the world's longest pier, so little of our limited time would be wasted in transit.
By Bill Coleman5 years ago in Wander
Two Bars at Cade's Cove
Up until last year, when we wanted to go on a short trip of four or five days, we usually headed for the beach. We like the mountains, but given the choice between the two, we prefer the beach for short trips. Add to that, we have a son and his family who live near the beach and a daughter who has lived in Colorado for the past fifteen years where there are plenty of mountains.
By Bill Coleman5 years ago in Wander
