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10 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit in 2019
With every passing year, it seems like the world is getting smaller, as increasingly cheaper air travel making visits to far-flung destinations more accessible and affordable than ever before. However, there are still destinations out there that remain off the grid and which travel agent training won’t prepare you for. These sites all offer veteran and occasional travelers alike opportunities for creating fresh journeys and enjoying unique experiences. So consider these 10 under-the-radar destinations that will open up new horizons for your travel plans and give you new eyes on the world in 2019.
By Kaya Johnson7 years ago in Wander
6 Foodie Favorites to Try in Charlotte
For anyone visiting a city for the first time knows, it’s a struggle to find somewhere to eat. You may not be sure of where is worth the time, money, or appetite. You can try googling restaurants in the area but wouldn't you rather take advice from a local? You are in luck because I have made a list of the best places to eat in the Queen City. If you plan to visit Charlotte, NC in the future make sure to write down these 6 foodie favorites!
By Rachel (Queen Wanderlust) 👑7 years ago in Wander
What Should You Know About Fall Camping?
While spring is for searching for the best blooms and summer is all for adventures in the beach, mountain, or river, then fall is for camping. No matter how much adventure you’ve had in the other seasons, you can never miss out the benefits of camping during the fall.
By Miriam Lawrence7 years ago in Wander
Between Two Small Towns
What makes Surry County so special to me, you ask? I can tell you that there are many reasons why this county is so special to me. For one, I grew up here and have lived in this area since I was born. I have seen many businesses come and go and seen improvements to Surry County as time marches on. Two special towns come to mind living in Surry County and those are Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain. Growing up, I have always loved the outdoors. I would roam and play in the woods, spending as much time as I could outdoors. Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain have beautiful outdoor parks. Although having outdoor parks is one special thing, but there are so many other things when living between these two towns.
By Missey Finley7 years ago in Wander
Is Bali the Best Destination for Budget-Friendly Luxury Travel?
You don’t often find the phrases “budget-friendly” and “luxury” in the same sentence. But on the Indonesian island of Bali, the two have basically become best friends. Affordable accommodations, cheap but delicious eats and $10 massages are just a few of the deals you’ll find when traveling to this popular Asian tropical paradise.
By Courtney McCaffrey7 years ago in Wander
Home Is Where Your Heart Belongs
There are lots of people who decide to try themselves abroad. They are trying their luck—with balls—in the world. They stand up to the challenges. Then all of the sudden a feeling hits them stronger than any adventure and devotion: the homesickness. Far away from home we become astonishingly nostalgic and everything becomes better at once—our childhood, our hometown, even the housing estates and the raunchy corner shop. They miss the Hungarian flavors like Petőfi* misses brown bread.
By Kate Murphy7 years ago in Wander
Adventuring Done by the Jurgys
There are people who take action in seizing what life and the world have to offer and those who only think of that idea. Amongst the middle ground resides the traveling Internet influencers known as the Jurgys. Married couple Bryce and Nellie Jurgy (and now their daughter, Avalyn) travel to different places in the country and world to explore the possibilities they have to offer on their never-ending journey to encourage others to go out and make adventures of their own. From driving a tank in Minnesota to doing yoga in the midst of a traffic jam in winter to riding a hot air balloon in Paris or even bracing an event called "Slide the City," they do whatever it takes to help motivate potential explorers and adventurers.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Wander
Beginner's Guide to Camping with Kids
Camping is one the most super fun and affordable ways to have an adventure with your kids. Getting close to nature affords them the educational opportunity to watch the natural environment up close and satisfy their curiosity. Hiking on trails gives kids and parents the opportunity to explore and test physical endurance as they take in the wonderful sceneries. Camping is a great time to bond with your kids and build lasting memories. Some experts even suggest that travel such as camping hasten cognitive growth in children because they are exposed to an unusual stimulus. Camping is hands down an easy way to escape outdoors with your family. However, nothing can ruin a camping weekend than forgetting essential equipment. Camping with kids is fun and rewarding and there are some details to consider to get the best experience out of it. Here are some tips you should carefully consider:
By Megan Jones7 years ago in Wander
Skinning 25 Short
I hurried to heave off my layers. It was not the most ideal situation considering that it was 18 below zero also known as 50 degrees below freezing. I was stripping down to just my thin long sleeve because I had to put on my beacon. I wasn’t cold yet but I could feel the cold air creeping into my warm skin. It was kissing my nose and hands and turning them red and purple. My beacon beeped twice to show that it was ready and transmitting a signal. My layers were lying on the ground. I rushed to pull them over, hoping I wouldn’t freeze. I didn’t. First my sweatshirt, then a lime green puffy, and lastly my heavy ski jacket. Zipping up my jacket, I felt the cold air get one last nip and pulling on my smoky mustard gloves.
By Erica Bowditch7 years ago in Wander
Volcanic Craters and Tea Fields
I stared at the hissing lake, a gray greenish color, spewing blasts of sulfur into the sky. It smelled distinctly like rotten eggs. The crater lake bubbled and roared. It was a scene straight out of Mordor in Lord of the Rings. However, instead of evil rings and dark wraiths, this Mordor was filled with tourists and small buses. People chatted happily as they began the trek around the lake. Nema and I opted to take the quieter path that led around the side of the volcano. As we moved away from the crater, the greenery enveloped us, a direct contrast to the bare mountain and seething lake.
By Jenny Beck7 years ago in Wander
Avoid These Facts to Experience Smooth Airport Parking
How many of us actually think about airport parking issues while planning a trip? We do pay a lot of attention to other aspects of travelling such as food, hotel reservation, and flight booking and so on. We want the most top notch choices for all these components but what happens to parking issues at busy airports should be one of the biggest concerns of every traveller.
By Robert Adam7 years ago in Wander
