Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Wander.
The City that Never Sleeps
I will start off by stating that the city sleeps eventually. There can be lights & sounds but the does sleep at some point. That being said there’s something for everyone at any time. Yeah, sure I said it eventually sleeps but most of the things to do become exclusive to those whom are associated with (friends & activities included).
By The Kind Quill6 years ago in Wander
Why I moved to Lisbon, Portugal
Here I am, just turned 23, and I find myself living in Lisbon, Portugal. The story behind how I got here is one that I hold close to my heart. My boyfriend and I moved here together after being in a long distance relationship for about seven months. I was living in Iceland after some green card complications. You see, this is my birth place. I hadn’t lived in Iceland for fifteen years. When I got there, I was totally reintroduced to my entire family and homeland. Although the whole experience of being there was life changing, I was still in this relationship that I very much did not want to leave, but couldn’t handle the sadness of long distance. The six hour time difference plus living totally different lives was hard for both of us. The effort was there for both of us, though. He flew to Iceland, I flew to Tulsa, and at one point we flew to Canada to meet in the middle. We wanted to make this work. So we picked a place where it would be cheap, easy to do remote work, and beautiful: Lisbon. I arrived on December 28th and him shortly after.
By Eva Thorsdottir6 years ago in Wander
6 travel books to inspire your wanderlust
1. A Walk in the Woods; by Bill Bryson This is a true story about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Bryson tells of his adventures in a funny lighthearted way while managing to still capture the grueling difficulty and incredible beauty of the trail. As he hikes with his old friend Katz they travel from Georgia to Maine encountering interesting townsfolk, gorgeous scenery, eccentric hikers, and a few animals. Bryson includes interesting information about the history of this scenic trail and an honest perspective on thru-hiking. For the outdoorsman or the wannabe hiker, this book is a great trip through the wilderness of the eastern United States
By Shannon Devine6 years ago in Wander
6 Books To Inspire You To Walk The Camino De Santiago
So, you are thinking of walking one of the sacred paths that is the Camino de Santiago. What better way to learn more about the Camino de Santiago than to read the experiences of Pilgrims who have gone before you.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Wander
4 Frequent Travel Fails That Demonstrate The Need For Travel Insurance
Many tourists and travellers neglect to consider the paramount importance of travel insurance. While taking out a decent travel insurance policy will set you back a bit, it is well worth the investment. Do you want to have the fun of your trip hindered because you are too worried about the risks associated with every place you visit? Good travel insurance will help to take your mind off of these financial burdens and let you sink in and enjoy the moment.
By Natalie Ige6 years ago in Wander
Abrams Falls
I am an avid hiker, and one of my favorite places to go is Cade's Cove in the Smokey Mountains National Park. Cade's Cove used to be a small community of homes from the early settlements in the 1700's, and most buildings are still there including churches, homes, mills, barns, and chicken coops. It is nestled within this valley at the foothills of the Smokies with a little stream running around the valley.
By Erin Pelicano6 years ago in Wander
5 Romantic Places to Take Your Love One to in Jamaica
As a Jamaican, I enjoy the culture of my people, love Jamaican cooking style and passionate about the best places of interest that my country highlights to locals as well as tourists, especially romantic places. Some of the romantic hot spots mentioned in this article, I have had the pleasure of visiting myself and enjoying the sights and feelings that go along with each spot.
By Lancelot Tucker6 years ago in Wander
