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Meet Rui - Walking The Camino de Santiago Medieval Style
Meet Rui who is walking the Camino de Santiago – medieval style. I recently moved onto the Portuguese Camino de Santiago in the Rio Minho area. I love it! I spend my days wandering the countryside, sometimes on the Camino, sometimes off. It’s an absolute pleasure and blessing to live in the area and to meet Pilgrims on the way to Santiago.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Wander
Escaping Coronavirus in Florence, Italy
I am writing this from the seat of an airplane that I had no idea I would even be on fifteen hours ago. I have spent the past semester (and one month) of my freshman year studying abroad at NYU’s Florence campus. We were well aware of the spread of Coronavirus— one of our classmates was trapped in Wuhan and had to FaceTime in to class— but I think we were oblivious as to how this pandemic would affect our own lives. That is, until last night, at 11:45 pm, when every student studying in our program received an email informing us that we had three days to pack up our suitcases and leave campus. Three. The email claimed that we will be able to return in a month, although most people are skeptical of this. When friends said goodbye to each other, they did not say “see you in a month”, but “see you in New York, in the Fall”. In the meantime, NYU has set up online classes for us to take so we do not fall behind academically.
By Emma Patz6 years ago in Wander
On Hermit Crabs
Honestly, I totally relate to hermit crabs. I mean, those little guys are always on the move, finding homes in seashells and tin cans whenever they outgrow the last one. I mean, I’ve never lived in a shell, but I have gone through the same thing; I’ve moved to three different cities in my adult life. The first time, I outgrew my hometown and went after my education. Then, I outgrew that home, and left in search of personal growth. The third time, my education came after me, so here I am. I’m right there with the hermit crabs.
By Gabrielle LaFontaine6 years ago in Wander
Survival Tips For Your Next Camping Trip
Camping is a fantastic activity to reconnect with raw nature and enjoy the pleasures of the great outdoors. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a more seasoned camper, nothing beats experiencing the wild to sharpen those survival skills. It’ll also put your patience and adaptability to the test. Now, before you start to imagine yourself triumphing over a giant bear, there are a few things to consider and plan for before embarking on your next adventure. Needless to say, venturing the wilderness unprepared comes with great risks and perils!
By George Swagger6 years ago in Wander
5 Best Places in Phuket to See a Sunset
If you are visiting to Phuket or planning a trip to see the island at some point you are probably going to see a sunset. No matter where you view it is normally a very impressive sight, beautiful color mixed in the sky with fluffy clouds created from the ocean surrounding the island. Most people when visiting at some point even make an effort to go see a sunset. We all have our reasons. For some it's romance, the idea of taking a special someone for a romantic view or to add that extra bit of wow to a first date. For others it's to enjoy the show in a different place than they usually see it. For me it's normally to get a clean photograph with some interesting silhouettes or some other point of interest in the shot. I do love it when the sun reflects off the water and creates some depth to an image as it stretches out from the horizon.
By LIOP6 years ago in Wander
The Maxell Aqua Park Experience
The Experience The Maxell Aqua Park was high on the list of places we wanted to visit in Tokyo. We walked through the streets of Shinagawa and up a large hill to find the entrance. Like many places in Japan, we didn't have to go to anyone to get our tickets. To get tickets you have to go to a machine, kind of like a vending machine, pick how many people and insert your money. Honestly, it was a bit pricy for what it was, but still an overall good experience.
By Haley Root6 years ago in Wander
I Have an Accent (but it's not my First)
"You have an accent!" is a statement I heard for the first time an hours' drive north of my (current) hometown. At the time, I was only a little suprised to hear it. I'd moved to Canada only months before, so I was half-expecting people might pick up on my fresh-off-the-boat lilt.
By Byron Dallas6 years ago in Wander
5 Cost-Cutting Tips That Frequent Fliers Use To Save On Air Travel
There’s a lot of conflicting information out there around how to get the best deal when flying. With airlines controlling a lot of the conversation and trying to get you to shop with them the waters have become muddied even further.
By Stevie Nicks6 years ago in Wander
Planning Your Next Trip With College Friends? Here's What You Should Know!
College days are the best days for you to spread your wings and fly away. You are no longer under your parents’ wings, you don’t have a regular 9-5 job, you probably aren’t married, and you have tons of free time to spare. Your friends aren’t married either, so they have no families to look after. You get to decide where to go and what to do once you get there. Indeed, there isn’t a better time to plan a group trip with your friends.
By Flora Mayer6 years ago in Wander
5 Amazing Places to go Camping in North America
Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is called the crown jewel of all parks in the US. And if you've ever been to this magical place, you know why. The stunning lakes, deep old forests and amazing glaciers are something you will never forget. It's also great for camping. Glacier is best known for its backcountry camping, but the frontcountry is convenient as well. Check out this guide if you want to find out about more types of camping.
By Mindaugas Šavėla6 years ago in Wander
My Favorite Places to Visit in Mexico
Mexico is a beautiful country located North American comprised of 32 states that vary from deserts in the north to tropical beaches in the south. With so much to explore, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what the best parts to visit are. Let’s take a look at some of my most favorite places to visit in this amazing country known as Mexico.
By Jimmy Wilkinson6 years ago in Wander
Vacation Prep
In LA, winter ends pretty much as soon as it starts since its sunny and almost 80 in February right now. However, I know in most other parts of the world, seasons are a bit more…real. That being said, I know my friends on the East Coast are itching for a tropical vacation trying to avoid the cold so I put together my top tips for how I prep for a tropical vacation coming off of my recent trip to Cabo – here’s some pointers on things that I did do or like to do before I hit a tropical destination!
By Victoria Nelson6 years ago in Wander