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London Calling
I’ve got to say I loved waking up in London. That city was giving me a great vibe and that was probably the most active and productive time of my life. I had so much fun exploring the city and doing some weekend trips to other parts of England when I was off. It was also the most independent period in my life so far.
By Martyna Dearing6 years ago in Wander
10 Best Hotels to stay in Nairobi
Hotel Hilton Situated at the heart of the central business district, is the towering iconic hotel that is a landmark in the city. It is the best place to stay due to its convenience to the Masai market, Kenya international convention center, banking halls, and government offices. The rooms in this high-rise tower give exceptional views of the city with soundproof windows silencing the busy streets below. The dining experience at the hotel varies from Italian, continental and African cuisine. Relax in their spa and sauna or take a dip at their preheated outdoor pool. There is a fitness center at the hotel too.
By Catherine Melanin6 years ago in Wander
10 Phrases in Swahili for your Trip to Nairobi
Jambo/Hujambo’ This means ‘hello/hi’. It is polite to say hello as you meet people who will be taking care of you. For example, your taxi driver, the receptionist at the hotel, your guide…Some locals will even say hello to you regardless of where you meet, simply because you look or speak differently. In that case, then your answer to ‘jambo/hujambo’ should be ‘nzuri/sijambo’.
By Catherine Melanin6 years ago in Wander
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MAASAI
1) THERE ARE OVER 1 MILLION OF THEM The Maasai are great in number. The most recent records say that there are 841,622 of them in Kenya and 430,000 in Tanzania. Even though the Maasai live a simple life, they still thrive in spite of our quickly developing world. In fact, their population has probably been increasing. In 1989 their numbers were recorded at 377,089!The Maasai, when their numbers were much smaller, are thought to have travelled down from the Nile Valley in the North. Because they language is a spoken one, they have carried this and other pieces of history down through oral tradition for centuries.
By Catherine Melanin6 years ago in Wander
Top 10 Facts about the Maasai People of Kenya
They are fearless: The Maasai have always been calm and courageous. They were formerly hunters, with their young men trained to hunt for food and to protect their families. In fact, until recently, a Maasai boy would only be crowned a warrior if they killed a lion single-handedly using a spear. Of course, this does not happen anymore as protection of our precious wildlife is paramount.
By Catherine Melanin6 years ago in Wander
7 Incredible Places to Visit if You Need to Relax
7 Incredible Places to Visit if You Need to Relax The fast-paced city life takes a toll on mental as well as physical health. Spending time in rush-hour traffic and living a busy life adds stress that creates an impossible burden on our life. Take a vacation that significantly reduces stress and gives a more positive outlook on life.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Wander
London Calling
Anyone who knows me at all knows that I’ve got a little kind of unhealthy obsession with one city. It all started when I was 14 and my only dream was to get out of Poland and travel the world. At that time I couldn’t even dream about travelling to the USA so I kept it more ‘low key’. I hang a huge canvas picturing the Picadilly Cicrus on my wall and kept starring at it for hours to make my parents feel sorry for me and buy my a trip to London.
By Martyna Dearing6 years ago in Wander
The Best Things About Being A Quarantined Introvert Abroad
I have lived most of this life being told that my introverted ways are wrong and don’t fit well with the “normal” parts of society — whatever that means. While other kids played outside, I was at home writing fan fiction. You’re not a real wallflower until you’ve been caught writing about Harry Potter and Moaning Myrtle moaning in the out-of-order lavatory when you should have been at your brother’s birthday party downstairs.
By Ethan Taylor6 years ago in Wander
Menudo Con Amor
Our family was the type that took all major trips together. No, don’t get excited just yet—“major” to our family way of thinking was anything that didn’t fall under the realm of day to day traveling: to school, to work, to the grocery store. So nothing like elaborate vacations, or day trips to see the giant redwoods, or camping at the lake, like other families. We did go to Disney land twice as a family. Once, when I was about seven or eight years old, and what I remember from that was my dad riding Space Mountian with me and my sister and enjoying much more than we did. The second time was when my sister and I were young adults. We had brought my then-boyfriend, now ex-husband along on the trip that time. You know, it did turn out to be the Happiest Place on Earth, if you catch my drift. Wink. But that’s a story for another time.
By Tricia De Jesus-Gutierrez (Phynne~Belle)6 years ago in Wander
Hitchhiking Alone
When I was 18, and immortal, I used to hitchhike by myself all over the county and beyond. I started hitchhiking earlier when I was around 16, maybe 17, to visit this guy I’d become penpals with. He was finishing up a short bit in a minimum-security prison farm about 30 miles from where I lived. After months of insanely long letters that all finished with the plea that I come to visit I took to the road.
By Remington Write6 years ago in Wander
From Zero To Hero: Absolute Outdoors
If there’s one thing about COVID-19, it’s that the earth is healing and with that healing comes intrigue. Places we’ve never been, things we’ve never seen and adventures that are awaiting – as soon as we can get outside again. One of these amazing places is The Grampians in Victoria, Australia. And if you’re going to truly experience The Grampians, Absolute Outdoors is the way to do it.
By Angel Blue6 years ago in Wander
