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Top 7 African American Heritage Tour Destinations in the USA.
The country's capital, and its neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia, is a place full of culture and heritage. The place is a favorite for many historic websites and landmarks. Each year, tens of thousands of travelers flock to the area to observe the websites related to US history and government. Nearly All of them are attracted to the numerous classical and colonial structures, including estates, and tradition Linked to the beginning of the nation like the Independence Hall, the Star-Spangled Banner House, the Liberty Bell, the US Capitol, along Mount Vernon. Much less popular, but as worthy of visiting are a number of the African American traditional destinations situated in and around DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Below are a few of the prominent sites which you could take a look at within an African American tradition tour of Washington DC and its neighboring countries.
By Steve Johnson5 years ago in Wander
The One That Got Away
Before I moved to the Pacific Northwest, I had no clue what a steelhead was. I was your typical 18-year-old suburban smartass who probably would have guessed that the word “anadromous” had something to do with David Bowie’s wardrobe.
By Sam Lavigne5 years ago in Wander
Light a Fire in the Center of your Self
I had such a great time at Crystal Crane, despite my initial hesitation. Desert landscapes can really bum me out, with how dry and desolate it feels, and the facilities at the hot springs were so developed that it was jarring, especially after coming from Juntura. Floating in the pool at night and gazing up at the universe was magic. The pool was huge, and never got too deep, but easily came up to my neck standing in the middle. We took turns, one of us floating belly-up, the other guiding gentle circles around the pool. It was meditative, and healing, and beautiful. The burrowing owls that lived there reminded me that life persists everywhere, and the cat who earned a job and a home there reminded me that we forge new bonds to create functional futures.
By Carmen B5 years ago in Wander
If you're waiting for a sign to travel, here it is!
I was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia as a young girl. I was old enough to recognize and understand differences in people, culture, and lifestyle. Experiencing such a big change at such a young age was momentarily uncomfortable, but proved to be a solid foundation for me as a teenager and now adult. I learned about acceptance, inclusivity, and open-mindedness. I'm certain I would've learned those qualities anyway, but this experience is something I would never trade.
By Emma-Rain Kirifi5 years ago in Wander
Hidden Places in USA
Eager to travel, but want to avoid crowds? After numerous months of reception, aren’t we all? While cooped up within the house, I solicited many of the highest travel bloggers and asked an easy question: What are some lesser-known, cool places to travel within the U.S. that folks got to visit now?
By emma garner5 years ago in Wander
Taipei in the 1980s
TAIPEI IS MY FIRST Taipei is like a first boyfriend. We didn't have a good start, but then we became friends. We were young and naïve, but had a lot of fun together. Then we fell in love. Eventually, we went our separate ways, and we matured a lot over the past few decades. We are far apart, but we still care about each other... and... we are good friends still. Most importantly, we will always be there for each other.
By Sherry5 years ago in Wander
Rural Tourism — A Sustainable Approach to Rural Development
Tourism is one of the largest and most profitable industries in the world. It has a significant impact on society, including job creation, economic growth, and infrastructural development. Having generated almost US$ 8 trillion in revenue and approximately 300 million jobs (2014), the tourism industry ranked 1st among the service sector industries. The global figures for the number of international tourist arrivals in 2016 were 1.24 billion. Of these, 14.5 million international arrivals were recorded in India. The tourism industry in India is a highly profitable industry with the country's foreign exchange earnings alone amounting to US$ 27.7 billion. The number of domestic tourist visits stood at close to 1.6 billion.
By SAMEER KUMAR5 years ago in Wander
Muladhara
For as far back as I can remember, there was war. I was raised in it. We ran from it. Though we could not escape it. I remember them, my mother and father. They called me Jibril, but during the few moments of peace, of serenity, they smiled and watched me, calling me Foday. Jabril Foday Sama, a name I now fully embrace, for it is who I was, who I was meant to be, and who I have become today. I no longer hide in the shadows, no longer run from my fears. There was a time when terrors of my past captured every waking moment, where I remained alone in the darkness of my mind, afraid. Fear lived within each fiber of my being. It was all surreal, completely unimaginable during those horrific days of my youth, and the unsettling, nightmarish moment when my family was taken. I remember them, their faces, their embraces, the scents of warm skin, but what lingered were the sounds, the screams, and the red that scattered our nomadic home. Unwanted remembrances of Mother Sama’s bodily remains pierced my fragile mind. I can still taste my own tears from when I buried her. Father Sama’s shouts from afar, as he yelled in fear. A fear I discovered that was for me, and not for the fact that he was taken to become enslaved for war.
By Jordan Gabriel Clark5 years ago in Wander
Earthquakes?
There seems to be a lot of Earthquakes around the world, and ever since I arrived here in 2011 people have been saying that we’re due for the big one. I’ve gone through a few reasonably minor ones and they’re not fun but compared to the hurricanes and tornadoes that the southern states go through I’ll stick with California any day. Here’s another excerpt from my book ‘Hollywood or Bust’.
By Len Davies5 years ago in Wander
Contemplating a Quiet Life Filled with Delight & Charm. .
You may or may not know that I am in the business of assisting individuals and families who want to acquire their legal status here in Costa Rica. We help also in facilitating their move. . shipping their vehicles, their pets, all of their household furnishings, etc. It brings us great joy to speak with someone who has been in Costa Rica for a few years and confirm that they indeed made the right decision in their moving here. These lucky people, the ones who are satisfied with their new life, all have one big thing in common. . they conformed and committed. They became 'one' with the culture here. They knew how to 'slow down' and get off of that hamster wheel. And it did them well by rewarding them with a quiet life, filled with delight and charm!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Amazing, Juicy, Succulent, Brightly-colored, Aromatic Fruits of Costa Rica!
Coming from Florida, I am used to the many varieties of fruits that are grown in a tropical setting. Strawberries so big and luscious. . navel oranges so full of juice that you need close to a dozen napkins at the ready! Avocados ripened to perfection. . Mangos so flavorful that you'll use them in your preparation of breakfast, lunch AND dinner. We love our fruit in Florida! Well, MOVE OVER Florida. . you ain't got nuthin' on Costa Rica!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
How to find cheap hostel accommodation in Glasgow, UK
Glasgow is home to three vibrant and well-established universities, the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, and Glasgow Caledonian University, and this fact makes it a major student city in the United Kingdom. As of the time of writing this article, Glasgow’s student population amounts to 185,000 from 140 countries around the world, in a total of about 671,020 people living in the City of Glasgow (or 1,800,000 living in the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area).
By thepavsalford5 years ago in Wander