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Derelict Northern Ireland - The Former HM Borstal
Borstal: "A custodian institution for young offenders" Recently sold for a mere £1.2 million, the site of the former HM Borstal is huge—covering 43 acres and with numerous buildings, including 27 homes and various outbuildings. The site, which was most recently owned by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), was used as a prison officer training facility until 2015, and also housed the NIPS private museum and a dog training section, amongst other facilities. In 2016, due to budget pressures, the site was closed, listed for sale, and remained on the market until July 2018.
By Juliet W7 years ago in Wander
Visiting the Floating City
Famously known as “The Floating City," Venice attracts over 20 million tourists per year. I am fortunate enough to be living just over an hour away by train, in a small town called Vicenza. So, this will be the first of my many adventures to this beautiful city.
By Kate Amateur Adventure7 years ago in Wander
Exploring England Expertly
When visiting London, the most exciting thing to do is to enjoy the people. Let's be honest, in such a large, bustling city, most tourists don't actually get to see Buckingham Palace or Big Ben, and if they do, it's for three seconds before the rush of people behind them pushes them out of the way. My advice? Enjoy the stock photos available on Google of each landmark and then go spend your time in London actually engaging in the culture. Go to the local pub, see a show at the theater, do the things that real Londoners do, or maybe even enjoy the lesser known tourist sites, but don't go to the tourist traps with the millions of other visitors. So, here's a list of things to do and places to go for those more adventurous and willing to be more than another tourist.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 years ago in Wander
10 Unknown Stories from London
Many wonderfully crazy things have happened in London, England over its many centuries. From finding mice in a lady’s hair being a normality to a one-legged man who travelled up and down a single escalator for a living. Millions of people have lived in London over its impressive history and therefore there are so many wonderful tales and lives to explore.
By Bethany Rollinson7 years ago in Wander
Serendipity
This island was a new place to me. It had just been a few days since I landed here. People and their behaviour were totally different from my own people back in my mother land. For some reason they projected themselves as unfriendly or may be it was my interpretation about them. They hardly spoke. One of the most cleanest and advanced countries in the world has the most number of lost faces too. Either they are too engrossed with the modern day technology (also while on the run) or they are working day and night. Each of their silent, expressionless and exhausted faces were screaming for some fresh, soothing air and as I say, a "Me-Time." Yes. I could read their blank faces cause I too had a blank face.
By Priti Kundu7 years ago in Wander
I Had No Option Other Than to Survive Without Oxygen
After several weeks in South America traveling south through the mighty Andes mountains, I arrived in the capital of Bolivia, La Paz. Flushed with the cumulative success of hiking Peru’s Colca Canyon, Salkantay Pass, and Macchu Pichu, I had booked a two day expedition with a fellow backpacker, to climb the country’s fifth highest mountain, Huayna Potosi at 6088m, in the Bolivian Cordillera Real.
By Phil Thornett7 years ago in Wander
The Holburn Museum, Bath
Beyond Pulteney Bridge and Coffee Bridge, where incidentally they serve the most fabulous hot a steamy pulled pork bap, is Great Pulteney Street.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
5 Activities We Did in Phoenix, AZ in One Day!
Recently, my best friend of 16 years, my daughter, and myself had to go to Phoenix for a cardiac appointment for myself. Rather than doing the drive in one day, we decided to make it an adventure and go the night before and here is what we did! We had so much fun, and learned a lot of interesting things.
By Emmie Mayberry7 years ago in Wander
Financial Tips for Planning Family Trips
About a year and a half ago my mom brought to my attention a great idea, when planning our family trips all parties going on the trip transfer money into one savings account to keep track of how much we have collectively before the trip and to all pitch in to one account. My sister and I being obsessed with list and itineraries let our ideas sore, we added to this idea and proven that it is possible to plan family trips on a budget!
By Cynthia Cline7 years ago in Wander
Where Do Stags Go Celebrating?
The stag do trend is experiencing a shift from indulging debauchery with your mates in some seedy bar to visiting European cities and absorbing the foreign culture. It has become an excellent excuse to go abroad and do something truly unique before tying the knot.
By Goran Kezić7 years ago in Wander
5 Cities Not to Miss in the United Kingdom
While London is one of the world’s largest and most known destinations, the United Kingdom has many other spots that are equally as exciting and often have less tourist traffic. Venturing up north or south of London gives a great look into the history and lifestyles of Great Britain. Here are 5 cities that should be on your itinerary during your trip to the UK.
By Ashly Helfrich7 years ago in Wander
Aspects of Belfast
No matter where you are in Belfast, Northern Ireland you cannot fail to miss the imposing shipyard cranes Samson and Goliath, which can be seen from all parts of Belfast City, north, south, east and west, these two cranes are in the heart of Belfast Shipyard in East Belfast and are well worth a visit if you are visiting Belfast.
By Aunidan Christi KPGS7 years ago in Wander