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Wanna Travel to Iceland? Here's How to NOT Break the Bank. Top Story - July 2018.
Iceland's tourism industry has been booming in recent years, and it's no surprise why. It's a magnificent country with breathtaking waterfalls, marvelous volcanos, and miles of vast farmland. The only downside of this country? It can be VERY expensive. But, if you're smart with your money, it is possible to travel to Iceland on a budget. I took a 7-day trip to Iceland recently, and all in all, I spent around $1350. How did I do it? Let me share my tips. :)
By Amanda Nowak8 years ago in Wander
The Actual Best Way to Explore San Francisco
I have seen countless articles titled "How to do San Francisco in 48 Hours" and "What You Have to See in San Francisco." But, if you're anything like me, you feel like many of these articles are missing a big hint of what they all say they have: adventure.
By Tay V8 years ago in Wander
The Best Things to Do in Tarragona, Spain
When people ask where I went on holiday and I tell them Tarragona they all give the same ‘never-heard-of-it’ shrug, and I’d never heard of it either until I found it on the LuckyTrip app.
By Leah Francis8 years ago in Wander
9 Tips for Weekend Travel While Studying Abroad
In the fall of my junior year of college, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to study abroad in London, England. Before going to college, I never thought about studying abroad or really knew anything about it for that matter. It wasn't until my sophomore year that my roommate told me she was going and that I should go too. She told me about all the benefits of studying abroad, but what hooked me was the idea of traveling to a different country every weekend. Once that possibility was in my mind, I couldn't let it go.
By Valerie8 years ago in Wander
4 Reasons Why You Should Travel
In the summer of 2017, I decided to travel to Cape Town, South Africa for three months. My family thought I was nuts. They were proud of my adventurous spirit but couldn’t fathom why I would choose to travel to a country so far away from home. Aside from a few members of the military, there aren’t many people in my family that have traveled out of the country. In fact, most haven’t ever left the state. But this only empowered me even more to travel, explore, and gain an experience I once only dreamed of.
By Micky Thinks8 years ago in Wander
Relish in the Company of Shakespeare
Crossing the bridge from the majestic site of Notre Dame, you are met with a literary sanctuary hidden amongst the busy, tourist-populated streets of Paris. It is the Shakespeare and Company bookshop, attracting tourists from all over the world, as well as dedicated collectors, and most recently- myself.
By Frankie Rhodes8 years ago in Wander
The Scoop on Brighton
It's the UK's hottest recorded heatwave in 123 years (at least a meme I just saw on Instagram says so) and most of us are at a loss on how to deal with it. Do we stuff ice cubes down our bras before work? Do we lie face down on the grass and cry about the CO2 shortage that's pillaging our Prosecco supply? Fear not, my hot friends. Because a solution has been waiting for us all this time, and that solution is Brighton.
By Lauren Stones8 years ago in Wander
Traveling to Chernobyl
I can still remember the first time I KNEW I was going to go to Chernobyl. I was a freshman in college at a small private college in Louisiana, sitting outside before a history class with some friends, and I saw this picture on a guy's laptop. It was this ferris wheel surrounded by trees with snow on the ground. I asked him where it was and he said it was Chernobyl. I filed that knowledge away to search for on my phone during class, because I had never even heard of Chernobyl (I know, ridiculous).
By Hope Vollm8 years ago in Wander
Exploring Halifax
At the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax, you can find yourself exploring the permanent Pier 21 exhibit. Throughout the years, Pier 21 was Canada's open door to the world, where people came in to embark on a new journey towards a better life. Many people left behind family and friends to start a new life abroad, but as people's lives change so do the things in our environment. As our technology advanced along with society, so did our modes of transportation. With boats slowly making their way out of our everyday mode of ocean wide transportation, airplanes became a better and quicker method of transport, thus causing Pier 21 to close its doors on March 28, 1971. The last ship to bring immigrants to Pier 21 in 1971 was the SS Nieuw Amsterdam (II), which bore the same name as the first ship to bring immigrants to the Pier in 1928.
By User closed8 years ago in Wander
London's Greatest Literature
Naturally, as an English Literature student, a large portion of my spare time is spent reading books, finishing books, and, of course thinking about the next book I am going to start reading. And yes, the Kindle is a wonderful invention that brings books instantly into your home. But, for me, there is something unique about physically wandering around bookstores in search of a new title. With that being said, where better to wander than the beautiful city of London, with hundreds of quirky stores lining the streets?
By Frankie Rhodes8 years ago in Wander
The Power of Distance
When something doesn't work out, what do you do? Eat some ice cream, buy a new sofa, watch your favourite Vine compilation video. They seem like normal responses... ish. To be fair, I did do those things for a while (apart from buying a sofa), but they got boring so I went to the Caribbean for two months instead.
By Grace !8 years ago in Wander
Harry Potter Things to Do in Edinburgh. Top Story - June 2018.
Edinburgh, the city where J.K. Rowling herself began writing the world famous seven books that rocked an entire generation, including myself. Walking around that city, seeing what she saw while she thought of the magical world, created a feeling within me unlike any other. If you're a Potterhead and have a chance to visit this incredible city, here are the things you just have to see!
By Harri Smith8 years ago in Wander