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Most recently published stories in Wander.
Brave or Stupid. The F*ck It Moment That Led Me To The Camino de Santiago
In 2011, I made the biggest decision of my life. I had a real “f*ck it” moment. Enough was finally enough. I was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Call it the mother of all endings.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Wander
New New York Minute
The financial capital of the world and home to such storied sites as the Statue of Liberty, Madison Square Garden, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the United Nations, New York City is truly as exceptional as they come. But whilst the chic and cosmopolitan streets of an episode of “Will & Grace” or “Gossip Girl” may immediately spring to mind when discussing the great melting pot, the five boroughs are also home to a treasure trove of remarkable, down to earth and most importantly affordable restaurants, markets, centers and even a synagogue or two that can double as a raging concert venue if you book it early enough. From the brightly lit sidewalks of Midtown Manhattan to the hustle and bustle of the South Bronx, here are a handful of my all-time favorite local-friendly hangouts exclusively on Vocal+.
By Kimberley Scribe6 years ago in Wander
An Interactive Itinerary - Local Tampa, FL
Tampa has a rich and tasty history. This city was the number one traveler’s destinations in the late 1800s. In the early 1900s we had a surge of cultural influence from our thriving immigrant communities, which provided a viable economy for the roaring 20s with our booze and hand-rolled cigar industry. With our stable economy, we pushed successfully into the 30s and 40s with no real lull during The Great Depression, which allowed our city to hone its cultural craft and create a tourism destination that, even today, we thrive in. As decades passed, many buildings and stories faded away, with only archive centers and family ties to keep our history alive.
By Reese Drew6 years ago in Wander
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Darcy's alarm went off at 5 A.M. as we had discussed the night before. I'd chosen not to wake him up at two when I had decided I was no longer going for an early morning swim. We'd spent the entire night curled up under our towels trying to keep warm and turning over in the car seats in an attempt to get comfortable, the last thing I wanted was to dip into what I confidently assume would be the ice cold water of the river at the campground. I had already changed my alarm to ring at 5:30, but he groggily reached to silence his.
By Andrea Sprinter6 years ago in Wander
Outside Tokyo
If you are travelling through a country, what is the best way to see the countryside? I’ve solo travelled twice through Japan, the first time to Tokyo and Osaka, the second to Tokyo and Kyoto and each time when travelling in the Shinkansen, the bullet train, I loved watching the beautiful countryside zoom past. On my latest solo trip to Tokyo, I decided to go on a day trip to the countryside and while many places came to mind when browsing Google Maps, Nikko and its beauty stood out. Just over two hours from my hostel in Iriya, I set out on a journey to explore the countryside of Japan.
By Courtney Cunningham6 years ago in Wander
Cultural Insights
I don’t know about you but one of my favourite things to do in another country is to stroll through their supermarkets. A supermarket really says a lot about a country and its people with the range of food available, the convenience items as well as the prices of items. I wanted to discover what constituted a Japanese supermarket. Bounding down the stairs to get out of the humidity of Tokyo, a rush of cold air hit me in the face and instantly, I felt better.
By Courtney Cunningham6 years ago in Wander
Living the Past
Waking up on a cold September morning, the valley of Post Mills, Vermont was socked in with thick, late-summer fog. Michael Libby, a visiting artist from Maine, and I rose with a purpose and trudged out to prep “The Uncle Sally,” a 14-foot, baby blue, experimentally built steamboat. The curious name is a wink and a nod to Samuel Morey, a local Vermont legend, whose boat “The Aunt Sally,” featured the first internal combustion engine to be used on a watercraft in the early 19th century.
By Jordan Long6 years ago in Wander
Closed for the Season
It was a weekend in midwinter and my girlfriend Hillary and I decided to take a drive down to Cape Cod. Rain was threatening, but we crossed our fingers that it would pass to the north of us. Hillary brought along a few old mixtapes and we made our way south down Pilgrims Highway.
By Jordan Long6 years ago in Wander
Columbus Indiana may not be on your radar, but if you enjoy art, culture and getting lost in the magic of exploring, you will definitely want to plan a trip here!
Once you exit the freeway, you will drive toward Downtown Columbus. The yellow is where you will be driving into town from the left to the right.
By Laura coate6 years ago in Wander
BULGARIAN TOWN MEZDRA, A MOSAIC OF OLD AND NEW MEMORIES
BULGARIAN TOWN MEZDRA, A MOZAIC OF OLD AND NEW MEMORIES Today, I have been taken on a mental trip to my homeland, Bulgaria, from the distant Australian shores. It’s not enough to say that this trip is like a blood-camping and a spiritual journey to my country, whose smells and sights still brings me to tears.
By Gabriela Dimitrova 6 years ago in Wander
