Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Wander.
Sefton Park: My Sanctuary in the Heart of Liverpool
Writing about a certain place can be difficult due to the unreliability of your emotional memory. For instance, my fondness for Jamaica is based solely upon the fact that, when I was working on a cruise ship, I was given every Thursday off so I could play for my vessel's cricket team, against a side from the local community.
By Christopher Donovan5 years ago in Wander
The History of Costa Rica
In 1502, when Christopher Columbus landed in Puerto Limon, less than 20 indigenous tribes occupied the lands in what is now, Costa Rica. The golden bands that the region's Carib Indians wore as earrings and nose rings inspired the Columbus and his crew to name the country, "Costa Rica", meaning, "Rich Coast". Columbus's arrival ultimately led to the eradication of these native populations as exotic diseases and fatal battles took their toll.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Ristorante Il Turista – owned by the Vento Family!
Tucked away in the mountains of Gubbio, Italy is a gem that many are not aware exists. Il Turista is a charming and beautiful restaurant just minutes away from a 12th-century castle hotel with views that will leave you breathless.
By The Writer Chick5 years ago in Wander
Why Chandigarh Is The Must Visit Place In India?
What makes a place special? Its climate and eateries. Chandigarh is a perfect amalgamation of these two elements. Chandigarh welcomes the beauty of every season. WARNING! You are going to fall in love with Chandigarh if you are just about to visit the place.
By My Hunger Stories5 years ago in Wander
The Story Behind Our Beautiful Oxcarts Here in Costa Rica. .
The oxcart was once used as the principal way to transport coffee, sugar cane, corn and pineapples across the country to both Puntarenas and Limon, two ports located on the Pacific Coast and Atlantic Coast, respectively. Oxcarts today in Costa Rica are mostly used for parades and celebrations and are indeed considered one of the icons of our Costa Rican culture.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
Wandering Through Japan - Gotenba Premium Outlet
It was a relatively warm Autumn day, something we had been seeing a lot more of recently, though it held the threat of rain with a few dark clouds in the sky. Given these two factors, I thought an outdoor shopping centre might be the best of both worlds, especially since it had been well over a year since I last visited the Gotenba Outlet and had heard rumours that they had recently finished off a new development.
By David Heyman5 years ago in Wander
What moving to the US from Canada is like
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in a parallel universe, just try immigrating to another country. I was born in Canada, right on the cusp between being a millennial and being "Gen Z", depending on which country's statistics you ask. Either way, I spent the first twenty two years of my life growing up in one system, one way of seeing reality, and the past four in another.
By Kelsey Nichols5 years ago in Wander
The Five Best Insulated Jackets for Winter Hiking
When things get "brisk" up on those trails and high passes, you'll be thankful for an insulated jacket. It can be a bit shocking to feel just how brutal those cold temps can get if you're not accustomed to the shift. That's why picking out a reliable, high-performance insulated jacket is so important for hikers and explorers. Let's make the vetting process a little easier by zeroing in on the five best insulated jackets for winter hiking to consider.
By Mindaugas Šavėla5 years ago in Wander
If You Were Given a Chance to Make ONE Wish. .
We all daydream, don't we? We pretend, just for a moment, that we are young again. We dream about what it would be like to be super rich. We fantasize about how it would feel to be a rock legend, a movie star or even an astronaut, getting ready to set foot on Mars! Sometimes our imaginations run wild and we all have to admit, it's fun to visualize yourself as someone else, with no worries or problems. . no drama or complications. . no stumbling blocks in the way of our of pure happiness and total fulfillment of everything we desire! When we snap our fingers (or rub our Genie lamp), our wishes are granted!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
What is living in London really like?
When you first move to London, Ignorance is bliss. Living in London is a blast. You've made some new friends at work, you now know the area where you live, and you spend most weekends out with your camera, exploring all the hidden London treasures that you didn't even know existed. London nightlife is great (at least before the pandemic). What shocks you is the numbers on the receipts that come out of your pockets in the next morning.
By Anton Black5 years ago in Wander
