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What's the Deal with LA Traffic?
They say when there’s nothing to talk about, talk about traffic. Normally, I’ll chuckle and roll my eyes with whomever I am chatting with about the standstill on the I-10, or the limited street parking in West Hollywood. But lately, traffic has actually been really awful. So much so that it does need to be talked about, if only for my own sanity.
By dk7 years ago in Wander
3 Ways Technology Has Changed Travel
Technology is changing the way we do absolutely everything. Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, we are becoming increasingly reliant on —from simple daily tasks to large scale societal trends.
By Britney Clayton7 years ago in Wander
8 Traveling Tips I've Learned During My Week in Istanbul
Last week I finished my week long trip to Istanbul. I of course researched the things to see and do in Istanbul but there turned out to be much more than I anticipated. You can spend weeks in Istanbul and not actually see everything you wanted to see.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Wander
New York, New York
Last summer, I embarked on a trip that I had been dreaming of ever since watching Sleepless in Seattle, Sex and the City, and, of course, the one and only Gossip Girl. This mystical movie scene of a city, a place that we see in nearly every movie and yet rarely see as a "holiday destination." But I must say, New York, you fulfilled and exceeded my expectations in every aspect. If you are planning on visiting America or are looking for an exciting and different city break, then get on that plane and jet over to the big apple.
By Han x7 years ago in Wander
Hot Air Balloons Rising at Dawn
I never like getting up early in the morning, but today is different. I have booked a hot air balloon ride and I'm required to be up at the crack of dawn to be at the centre for the launch. I travelled to the balloon centre, driving while still dark and while the rest of England sleeps under a full moon. I eventually arrive at the balloon centre and start to meet up with the other intrepid passengers for our flight.
By Andy Bolton7 years ago in Wander
Basic Guide to Visit Germany
Getting to Germany The cheapest way to travel from the United States to Germany would be through international airports like ORD in Chicago or JFK in NY to any part of Europe and then fly from that city to your final destination in Germany. Often times, one can find cheaper prices when booking separate tickets and travelling through different countries. To give you an example, we flew from ORD to LHR in London for 350 USD round trip per person, from there we took another flight to DUS in Dusseldorf, Germany for 80 USD per person which totals 430 USD. If you were to book separate tickets our recommendations to enter Germany would be to fly into Hamburg, Berlin or Munich.
By Armando J.7 years ago in Wander
Traveling Without Your Family Can Be Relaxing and Inspiring
When traveling without your family being with you, there can be an inspiration and a sense of adventure, but can there be problems doing it, and can you overcome it? Yes! To travel without your family can be inspiring, even if you are by yourself. Taking a trip somewhere gives you freedom and confidence.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Wander
Exploring Alberta
Alberta is a beautiful province in Canada that has some of the best National Parks, mountains, lakes and attractions; city or rural. I was born and raised in Edmonton and have since travelled thoroughly around Alberta on various road trips throughout the years and the scenery never gets old.
By Lisa Bourgeault7 years ago in Wander
What to Do in Hong Kong During a Three-Day Weekend
Hong Kong is a place that’s becoming more and more popular with tourists, and if you haven’t been there yet, it would be very advisable to go now, before it becomes extremely mainstream and crowded. Since Hong Kong is not actually around the corner, you might think that you need more than three days to see what it has to offer. And this is where you would be wrong—even three days are enough in Hong Kong. If you add two more days for the actual flight and the preparations, you can have a great holiday that will last for only five days. Interesting and quick, so it’s a great destination for a week off. Now, what are you supposed to do in Hong Kong for three days, and what are the things that you should keep an eye out for?
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Wander
Simple Living
Three years ago I wandered into one of many of life's crossroads. My roommate and I had to leave the apartment in which we had been living. We are both in our sixties, and it was an alright place for us to be. Granted, it was a basement apartment and the mold situation had made both of us sick on occasion. But, the landlord had finally installed a dehumidifier and that seemed to take care of the problem.
By Linda Paul7 years ago in Wander
A Tour to the Trade City of Birmingham, UK
Getting out of the train was like arriving at the World Trade Center in New York, USA. I arrived at the trade center with thousands of deals. My experience on the train was also unimaginable due to the new railway line. On arrival, simply put your eyes in the sky and the work platform is submerged high above the natural light hall. This is Birmingham, England! The new station, with a rail network called "Super September" included the new Grand Central shopping complex. This was unveiled in September 2015. The Grand Central station's conversion in Birmingham was worth 600 million pounds. Over 170,000 passengers use Birmingham New Street every day.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
Living Korean in LA's Koreatown
Before moving to LA, there was one thing that I was really excited about: Korean food. I knew that Korean food is far more superior in LA than in any other US cities, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on dishes other than bulgogi, ddukbokki, and bibimbap (sorry not sorry, New York.)
By Sarah Hong7 years ago in Wander