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Most recently published stories in Wander.

Adventures in Flight 2
I'm sitting in my favourite writer's refuge in Sao Paulo, an unremarkable bar on Avenida Cesar with cheap eats and great caipirinhas, reflecting on the routine miracles of modern life.
By Grant Patterson7 years ago in Wander
My Friend from Tanzania
I was so excited today to make it to my destination. I was driving to the city for the third time in 3 days, trying to learn what I was going to do about the weather. We always try to get there on time, so that is why the lines were so long: it was rush hour traffic! We were feeling so sorry because of the loss of my cousin. We had to bring his mother with us, which was funny.
By Fatou Ndoye7 years ago in Wander
Do You Like Hiking?
Hiking is a growing Activity. More and more people are starting to take on hiking as a great outdoor activity. Why not? You get to see some beautiful nature that can't be seen by car. It brings families together too, as they are exploring the great outdoors. It also has some good health benefits. It is great physical exercise, but not only that, it is good for stress relief. Nothing is better than just leaving all your worries and going out for a fresh air walk.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Wander
Adventures in Flight
I'm writing this in a Pearson Airport gate area while I wait for my flight from Toronto to Vancouver. After ten sleepless hours flying from Sao Paulo.
By Grant Patterson7 years ago in Wander
The Importance of Travel
Throughout my childhood, I dreamed of seeing the world. I never knew how much I was going to love it. For years, I begged and pleaded for my parents to take me on a trip out of the country, and in June 2017, I finally got to go to London. I was so excited to go on this trip with my school’s drama club. This trip started my love for traveling. I thought one of the best parts of the trip was actually traveling with a group of people who had the same interests as me and who I could bond with and learn from while abroad. It was such a unique experience.
By Drew Johnston7 years ago in Wander
4 Activities to Build the Perfect Last-Minute New England Getaway
The last days of summer are upon us. Can you squeeze in one last getaway? Yes, you can! The United States’ New England coast is a late-summer vacation hotspot. Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at one historic New England town: Newburyport, Massachusetts.
By Cara Siera7 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Take a Break to Travel
Life as we know it can be either exciting, stressful, depressing, or even just plain boring. Most of us have been taught at a very young age to work, work, and work as hard as we can to get what we want in life. Although this is somewhat true, sometimes people work too hard and then they exhaust themselves to the point where they hardly have any time to enjoy life. Many people also believe that they shouldn't spend money on pleasure and entertainment because that will eventually make them overspend or become lazy. All of these are false statements, and it is actually beneficial to enjoy your life and get away from stressful work. People suffering from high levels of stress are required by doctors and psychiatrists to take a break from work day and night in order to relieve anxiety. Here are ways to make life less stressful and benefit from a nice vacation:
By Kevin7 years ago in Wander
Paris in Spring: 4 Things You Absolutely Should Do
This March I went to Paris with my boys. I am glad it was a family trip, you see, because romantic voyage to Paris with compulsory kissing at the top of the Tour Eiffel and eating les croissants is so much of a cliché that I wouldn’t even enjoy it. In the western pop culture, Paris is steeped in romance. However, if you exclude the romantic fluff from your agenda, you become able to see what the fuss is all about. Paris is an utterly amazing place—historically, culturally, aesthetically, and in any other way you can imagine. Even though we tried sticking to the beaten track and came to see all the popular tourist sights, our journey was full of discoveries.
By Carlos Welsh7 years ago in Wander
7 Bike Road Trips for a Once in a Lifetime Experience
It is rather interesting to realize that the one thing that tires us the most in our day to day routine life can be the one thing that brings about a tremendous adrenaline-filled time. All of us, at some point in our lives, have experienced the pains that come along with driving, being stuck in traffic, monotonous journeys and whatnot. But it is also not a hidden fact that road trips are one of the most fun ways to relieve yourself of this stress.
By Jessica Smith7 years ago in Wander
How I Went from $1.60 to $4,000 in 48 Hours in a Foreign Country
Fifteen years ago, before social media, I wandered into a small theater in Portland, OR, where they were showing a documentary called What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? It featured Dr. Amit Goswami, a quantum physicist professor from UCLA who had scientifically concluded that we are all connected. He states that if we could let go of our egos, quiet our minds, and open our hearts, then we would have heaven on earth. He concludes that we are all Gods, connected by a hive mind of consciousness, and along with the laws of quantum physics he determines that it is our collective consciousness that creates our reality.
By LeLa Becker7 years ago in Wander
Simplifying Your Travels and Adventures
What’s a travel adventure without the perfect companion to share the thrills with you? Whether you are vacationing, camping, or just going outdoors for the day, having good company with you can make all the difference. There are in fact, a few things you can bring along with you on your adventure to make your experience more pleasant. Let’s go through the checklist!
By Dennis McKonkie7 years ago in Wander
The Great Valley of Elah—The Region of the Battlefield!
I remember what I heard when I was a cute, little boy about the story of David and Goliath. I was so fascinated about the trend of the story, especially when little David overpowered the giant Goliath. The Valley of Elah is exactly where this 3,000 year old show took place. It is widely identified as the place of the battle between David and Goliath. So what is Elah? Elah means terebinth, a Mediterranean tree which is found in this area. Situated here is a small stream right in the center of the Valley.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander