Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Wander.
71-Year-Old Retiree Discovers Passion for Painting
After spending 30 years in the insurance industry, David Schwartzman hasn’t exactly stayed idle since retiring. He’s discovered a new passion—painting, and it just so happens, he is really good at it, too.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell7 years ago in Wander
Pronto Socorro: Sunday Night
You can tell a lot about a place by its emergency rooms. My wife and I were enjoying some much needed time together in paradise when I was reminded of this fact by a visit to the Pronto Socorro in Ubatuba. Ubatuba is a sleepy beach town half-way between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We'd come up from Sao Paulo in need of a recharge, and all was going well until my wife decided on Saturday night that it was time to go for a walk in the sand, barefoot, at night.
By Grant Patterson7 years ago in Wander
The Good Stuff
"You say so many bad things about Brazil. I'll have to be careful who to introduce you to." -My wife "I'm enjoying your blog. But don't get that last one translated into Portuguese. Ow." -My friend, whose opinion I trust so much I get him to proofread my novels
By Grant Patterson7 years ago in Wander
An Avid Reader Plans a Hike in the TN
Yay, it's the weekend!! I work from home and I logged back in to check something before I ended my day, and I learned something: you have to be willing to take corrections, or you will always be stuck, and you will never grow. Duh!
By Felicia Baxter7 years ago in Wander
Costa Rica
Breeze exhales in your left ear. Inhale sea spray. Hot sun consumes the thick jungle and complexions, varnishing the lucky ones until they sparkle. Your boneless body slithers into a hammock. Shadows of palm fronds dance over bare legs, chased by sunbeams. Toenails resemble pink shells in the sand.
By Summer Koester7 years ago in Wander
Minimalist Packing
I always thought I could be a light packer, but as a lover of fashion, changing my clothes a million times, I've always found it quite difficult. This year though, when going to Mallorca in Spain, I had to really cut down on my packing when our taxi and flight had huge size restrictions. Whenever I go on holiday, I always found that I didn't wear at least half of what I brought. I knew I could do this, if I just did it right.
By Maddie Green7 years ago in Wander
Nzulezu Stilt Village—A Unique and Magical Mystery Place!
In the capital of Ghana, Accra, I drove for seven hours to an endless charming village with forests on the surface of the water and sighed with relief. I placed out of the boat, waited patiently for it to turn to the opposite side, pulled my small bag out of the canoe, and headed straight for the village of Nzulezu, Ghana. It's about 15 minutes drive and 25 minute walk to this frabjous stilt. Here we go, half the fun. Nzulezu is located in the middle of Lake Amansuri and is made entirely of wood with traces of raffia. Nzulezu has a special atmosphere to celebrate all visitors. The village of Nzuleza on the Tandane Lake hill is about a 35 minute canoe ride from Beyin near this extraordinary stilts. Nzulezu means "surface of the water" in the language of Nzema in Ghana. An impressive feature of Nzulezu’s charm is that the wooden rooms are five meters above the lake.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
Traveling & Staying Fit
If you have upcoming travel plans, you can still maintain your fitness schedule. You can confidently include working out in your next trip after reading this article. There is no need to panic. With our tips, you can stay fit no matter where you are. You won't have to miss out on the fun days of your travel either, so there is a way to keep it all balanced.
By Dennis McKonkie7 years ago in Wander
