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10 Tips for Traveling with Lower Back Pain
Traveling with lower back pain can present many challenges. From cramped airplane seats to pothole pocked roads, it can seem like the trip is designed to inflict pain. Whether you are dealing with a nagging ache, stiffness, or throbbing pain, here are ten ways to help you get from here to there more comfortably.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Wander
Is Hiking Amicalola Falls State Park as Great as It Sounds?
Amicalola Falls is an 829 acre state park located near Dawsonville, Georgia. The park is famous for having the tallest waterfall in Georgia (729 feet) and having some pretty spectacular hiking trails.
By David Somerville6 years ago in Wander
5 Amazing Walks in the UK to Do in 2020
The United Kingdom is a nature lover's paradise. It has a diverse landscape, ranging from stunning cliffs to beautiful forests and magical mountains. Although it's not one of the biggest countries in the world, each region in the UK is completely different from one another.
By Mindaugas Šavėla6 years ago in Wander
Top 5 Destinations from the Srinagar That Are Must Visit in Your Trip to Srinagar
The king of the north India Srinagar has some of the most beautiful tall mountains, lush pastures, dancing rivers, and fresh air. It is the home of more than 12 million people. There’re several heavenly destinations in Srinagar, concealed and idyllic in the quietness of a beautiful valley, waiting to hear your footsteps after the snow covers its lands and nature blooms under the shining sun once more.
By Rose bella6 years ago in Wander
Helgafell
When it comes to taking a holiday I am either ridiculously over-prepared—I’m talking a binder filled with things to do and see and directions on how to get there from the hostel, possibly even a planner telling me what to do on which day—or hopelessly flying by the seat of my pants. My second visit to Iceland found me somewhere in the middle of the preparedness spectrum—I had a few ideas roughed out and vague directions, but would soon find myself terribly lost. On two separate occasions I found myself wandering the various paths of Elliðaádalur in search of Heiðmörk, an area that promised to provide a nice day adventure, but according to some locals, was actually a place for teens to go to fool around and buy drugs. In retrospect, it’s probably a good thing that I missed out on that experience, but crossing various highways and trekking through countless neighbourhoods guided only by my cell phone’s compass app wasn’t the best way to spend my time.
By Postit Fox6 years ago in Wander
7 Most Ideal Ways to Plan Your Honeymoon
There is no better way to spend quality time with your spouse than going on your honeymoon. It is also the only place where you get to reboot and refresh yourself after the stress you have had the past couple of days. You should, however, keep in mind that the only way you will have a great time on your honeymoon is if you plan it well. Here are the seven most ideal approaches to prepare for your honeymoon.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Wander
Advice from a Travel Professional for a Smooth Vacation
So you have booked your dream vacation and have packed your bags. Now it is the day of your travel, let's look at what you can do to make your vacation a smooth travel journey.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee6 years ago in Wander
Hiking the Wave at North Coyote Buttes, AZ
After two attempts, I finally won the lottery permit to hike The Wave at North Coyote Buttes, Arizona. One more place that it would be out of my bucket list out of many. Thousands of people apply for the permit every year from all over the world, a very hard to get permit. You can either apply in person at the Bureau of Land Management located in Kanab, Utah, or you can do it at their site. Only 20 permits allowed per day, 10 given in person and 10 through the online lottery. You can apply for up to six people at a time, but you get better chances if you are a smaller group; in my case, just me. You pay $5 to apply and if you are one of the lucky ones who get it, you will pay $7 for the permit. During the application you can choose three dates that you would like to hike the area, it gives you more chances to win, but you need to do it four months ahead of time. The winners of the lottery would be drawn and each he will get a congratulating email.
By Lisa Melo6 years ago in Wander
Chapter 1: Leaving on a Jet Plane
A little under 3 months ago, I packed up my life and flew to a new country to start over. Before I left I heard the same words over and over: Your life will be better there. I soon found out though that these were pretty much just words (at least for now).
By Renzi Mika6 years ago in Wander
Vanlife NZ
When I started looking for a van to travel in I came across thousands of blogs by travellers who have chosen our country for their ultimate road trip. And they look like they have (or have had) an amazing time. Camping and road-tripping are my favourite things to do so there is no problem to solve here. I've always been an outdoors person, camped right throughout my life and I've travelled all over New Zealand. I've camped on beaches, by rivers in the mountains and bush. This is why New Zealand is such a popular country to travel. You can do all of these things without moving your campsite or van.
By Himiona Grace6 years ago in Wander
The Health Benefits of Travel
You may not think that taking vacation days is important. In fact, one study found that more than half of Americans failed to use all of their paid time off in 2018.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Wander
Dodging Bed Bugs During Travel: 5 Vital Tips
The sheer thought of bed bugs may make you feel like you want to go insane. Bites from these little insects aren't exactly pleasant, after all. They can make people feel more than a little bit disturbed and unsettled. Some people feel apprehensive about travel due to the concept of bed bugs invading their spaces. There are so many horror stories that involve these pests taking over hotel rooms everywhere. If you're a traveler who wants to do everything you can to skirt these annoying nightmares, then there are a number of effective strategies that can help you sleep a lot more easily and soundly.
By Alex Johnson6 years ago in Wander