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One more day in the sun
Birthdays were never my thing. As a child, it was right up there with Christmas in terms of the juice not being worth the squeeze. The day just never measured up to my expectations. I was an April baby in a sea of December babies. My Sister was born on December 6, my father, on December 14, my mother, on December 23. The entire month of December was always one long hand clap and balloon festival after another. It all culminated, of course, with the birthday celebration of all celebrations...the birth of Jesus. I was always exhausted by the time the New Year rolled around, and it seemed as if my family felt the same way. When it was time for my birthday, there were no thoughtful gifts, no big celebrations, or energy. It didn't help that we were living in Chicago, a place that is known to skip Spring altogether. As Prince once famously sang, "Sometimes it snows in April." In Chicago, that happened a lot. There were typically no festive lights to commemorate my birthday, just gray, dreary sky.
By Machelle Williams6 years ago in Wander
Where would you take a vacation if you could?
My great-grandparents came from Denmark, making their home in Nephi Utah. I do not recall any specific stories from my grandmother who was a full-blooded Dane but just the fact that I am a quarter Danish makes Denmark an appealing place for me to visit.
By Jenn Martin-Wright6 years ago in Wander
Dreams of Running The Great Wall of China
In times of uncertainty, there is nothing more uplifting than making plans to embark on a journey. It’s amazing how quickly you can transform your life through the simple act of movement. We all fall into the ruts of routine and expectation, but when the familiar becomes a burden it’s time for a change of scenery.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in Wander
8 Tips to the Best Road Trip Ever
The idea of the road trip is one that has captured the imaginations of many throughout the decades. Road trips offer a change in scenery and adventure, so there’s no shortage of people who are interested in driving great distances in pursuit of a good time. The allure of a road trip can quickly fade, however, if the trip isn’t adequately planned. Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning a road trip.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Wander
Tintagel Castle
Many travellers desire the sun blazing down on their pale skin as they lay on a white, sandy beach with a good book and a cocktail. I can see the attraction, especially at a harsh time like this, but what we could all use right now is a miracle full of magic and wonder.
By Stand Corrected Editing6 years ago in Wander
Stuck Inside: Quaran-dreaming of My Home
#PostcardsfromtheWorld. Search that hashtag and you’ll find snaps from some of the most exotic, gorgeous, drool-worthy locations on the globe. Sites like Travel + Leisure have been letting us go on virtual vacations for weeks now, knowing that no one is going on a real life vacation any time soon. We all sit inside, scrolling from one incredible photo to the next, dreaming of the day we get to visit Phuket, Rome, Belize, Patagonia, Madrid, South Africa or Palm Springs. All we want is OUT! Out of our current situation. Out of our houses. Away from the coronavirus and the news and the deaths and destruction.
By Katherine Ferry6 years ago in Wander
I Left My Heart in A Provincial Town. Second Place in Virtual Postcard Challenge.
Whenever I’m asked where I’m from I say ‘Oxford’. It’s a lie, really. I was born in Milton Keynes, and spent the rest of my life escaping the place. (For context, the most interesting thing about Milton Keynes is that it has 130 roundabouts — “and that number is growing tall the time” according to the MK tourism site.) The happiest of my childhood was spent in Oxford, but to this day, it has never managed to feel like home.
By Lauren Baer6 years ago in Wander
Palermo Peak Climbing
Pachermo peak climbing is an enticing straight forward snowy peak lying south of Tashi Labtsa which was summited by Phil Boultbee and Dennis Davis in 1955. In reality though, trekking in Nepal is not anything shocking and not too out of the ordinary for anybody who has been on a long hike.
By Renuka Makaju6 years ago in Wander
