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Ireland Itinerary
In this post, I will go over what would be MY ideal itinerary during a trip to Ireland. I obviously included some St Paddy’s day celebrations in there since I think that would be a pretty cool experience, but other than that portion, you could really follow this itinerary any time of year. This country has been on my bucket list for a few years now, so I was excited to dive in and research what I really want to see. From epic scenery, to food, to castles (including haunted ones), I can’t wait to be able to see these places in person!
By Tanya Arseneault6 years ago in Wander
Things To Do In Iceland
Travel has become a popular pastime around the United States, most especially because of the increased affordability for airplane tickets and lodging in distant countries. If you are planning your next adventure, you might want to consider taking a trip to Iceland. Although it is part of the European Union, Iceland sits far up in the Northern Hemisphere near Greenland.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Wander
Manila Sunset
2019 was an eventful year for me; travelling to eight countries, two mental breakdowns, moving out, and seeing two of my favourite singers; Christina Aguilera and Björk in concert. A lot of bad stuff happened, but a lot of good things happened as well. If I could describe last year in one image it would be this one: a picture of a sunset in Manila.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Wander
Vancouver Photo Guide: Life in Colour. Top Story - April 2020.
Hi there! Welcome to my Vancouver photo guide! :) I post a lot of photos from around Vancouver on my Instagram and I've had quite a lot of people asking me "Wow, here is that?" or "OMG I love that mural!" or "Please tell us where you take all these?"
By Faith Summer6 years ago in Wander
The Fear that keeps me Home
It's been over a month since my last day of classes in university, and it came almost three months ahead of time. "These are unprecedented circumstances". Everywhere. Soon enough, I felt the weight of the news on my shoulders. The threat of the virus became more real. Not only was it in the country, but it had taken hundreds of lives already. Until that day, I was still oblivious to it all, still trying to make the best out of my semester abroad. We all were, it is what exchange students are meant to do.
By Silvana Martinez6 years ago in Wander
Venice Without Tourists
In 2007 I had finally earned that BA in Literature Writing and told my good friend Neil that I was considering a solo trip to Venice to celebrate. I’m not sure I’d have actually gone, but telling him took care of me waffling or backing down. The man is relentless.
By Remington Write6 years ago in Wander
First Night in Marrakesh
After a long day of traveling to Marrakesh, we decided to go find some dinner. We turned the quiet corner near our hostel and walked into a bustling, local market. All along the street vendors were lined up selling vegetables and spices, the narrow street was full of mothers pulling along their small children, young men on bikes, and older women shopping to make dinner. I was so excited to be in this place, but just walking down the street bordered on sensory overload.
By Bri Taylor6 years ago in Wander
Timor Feto
You awake with the sun around 5am. In the single bed you most often must share you push aside some token family member, clamber over their sweaty frame, and make your way to the adjoining living area of your family home. The concrete floor and walls and the low corrugated iron roof have never seen a lick of paint that would expand its drab color spectrum beyond that of ‘Institution Grey’. The only window at least has glass which you’re grateful for despite it being heavily tinted, as became tradition from the days of rebellion against the Indonesians. There’s little enlivening this central space except a scatter of plastic furnishings, a much prized television and curtains across internal doorways.
By Andrea J Mandal6 years ago in Wander
