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Most recently published stories in Wander.
Three Hills
The gas station. A place of meeting, a place of eating, a place of memories. From the time children are walking they are coming through that glass door, holding their mother's hand and pointing at the slushie machine or running their hands along the rows of candybars and chips. Teens are eager to earn the badge of honour that arrives with the first lunchtime trip to Circle K, leaving school grounds for a five minute walk to get a large bottle of pop that they can drink obnoxiously during their next class. College students come in search of burgers and midnight fuel as they take breaks from writing papers, truckers stop in for their early morning caffeine, and travelers in desperate need of a bathroom find rest in the back, surrounded by dirty tile. The gas station is the heart of the town and one of the very few sources of entertainment to be found in Three Hills, Alberta.
By Emma James5 years ago in Wander
Magical Moments
Few things in life satisfy my sense of adventure like travel to Europe. The beauty and culture fascinate me - and the colour! Light bouncing off the limestone buildings is a yellow both intense and pale; rainy days are a million shades of grey and the sunny days, an azure blue-as-blue can be. Where I live in Canada is magestically beautiful but there is something about the light here. As my the flight descends in Europe I feel as if I’ve come home again - despite having no family history in this part of the world. These trips have for me, been rich with culture, beauty and mystery that I’ve claimed for myself with the help of a camera. This time, I wanted to bring my paints to capture the essence and true colours - more so than using photographs as subject matter for my paintings. So for the first time, I packed my art supplies with my baggage - how brave of me, I thought.
By Beverly Furer5 years ago in Wander
How to Plan the Perfect Maldives Honeymoon – Romance in an Idyllic Setting
Offering warm tropical weather, lovely beaches with soft sands, stunning scenery and a delightful laidback ambience, these islands will be a great choice for enjoying romance with your loved one. Provided below is some useful information on planning your Maldives honeymoon.
By Traveling Worldwide5 years ago in Wander
14 HOURS IN CHICAGO, CHAPTER TWO
From the moment that the Greyhound bus pulled off from the Orlando Bus Terminal I started to think and feel this emotional war take place inside me. It felt like my conscious was playing tug of war with my emotions. I like to equate this feeling with an analogy that I like to call “Two Teams”. There were two teams on the opposite side of the “ Tug of War Knot” that was in the middle of the rope. The “Red Team” was on one side and The “Green Team” was on the other. The “Red team” represented emotions of anxiety, nervousness, wonder, uncertainty, regret, and sadness.
By Sakoli Norman 5 years ago in Wander
5 Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations in the World
Many places in the world are very beautiful. And there are also some places from where coming back is a big thing. Here, we've talked about exactly those places that one must NOT visit if they’re trying to find the perfect holiday destination which is additionally safe instead of just being pretty.
By Shivay Talks5 years ago in Wander
The Village of My Ancestors. Top Story - February 2021.
When people think of Hong Kong, often they envision a dense and metropolitan cityscape. A booming port in Southeast Asia overflowing with steel skyscrapers and defined by a modernity that sets the pace for the rest of the globe.
By Phil Rosen5 years ago in Wander
Vanitas
“…And may he forever rest in peace. Amen.” The stillness of mourning filled the cold air, the sounds of sobs barely making their way through the steady rain that fell from the November sky. It was the afternoon of my grandfather’s memorial service, the suddenness of it all still sinking in even as I watch the casket get lowered into the earth. Weeks before he was his same old chipper self, dancing around as well as his aging body could allow to the tunes of his earlier years and then one morning - as I made my way over to his estate in at Champions Farm in West Sussex - I found him in his favourite armchair with a book in his lap, cold as ice. At first it had appeared he had fallen asleep in that chair, as was common for him to do, but as circumstance had it, this time was different.
By Spencer MacLeod5 years ago in Wander
My Escape From Marriage to Mountain Views
When most married women think of their honeymoons, their eyes light up with memories of young love. What I remember brings no smile to my face. My husband, feeling secure that he now had the puss in the bag, lay in bed, and shared all the lies he remembered telling throughout our relationship. Now that we were married, he said, he could trust me with the truth. He then told me he loved me, rolled over, cuddled the dog, and slept like a baby.
By Alexis Chateau5 years ago in Wander
