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Oranges in the Ecuadorian Highlands
It's six in the morning when I wake to birdsong in Baños de Agua Santa, a colourful town of bold reds, blues, and greens, nestled in amongst the mountains of Ecuador’s central highlands. A breeze skirts the awakening streets, shifting the wares of the market traders setting up for breakfast and bringing with it the damp, lush scent of morning mists from the mountains, and a wild, heady hint of the nearby Amazon.
By Wendy Chard8 years ago in Wander
Budget-Friendly Things That Are Worth Doing at Disney World
Last summer, my family and I made a week trip to Disney World. We went on a tight budget because it's, well, Disney, and they like to charge an arm and a leg for everything. After a lot of research through blogs and info pages online, I found that there are actually quite a few cute little budget-friendly things that you and your family can do.
By Peyton Morris8 years ago in Wander
5 Differences Between Japan and America
Japan is no doubt one of the most beautiful countries that you can visit. It is also one of the most interesting to visit, especially if you grew up in America. I say this because living in America, you grow accustom to certain things, most of which are completely different in Japan. Even the simple things such as parking is different in Japan. This was more than half of the reason why I wanted to go to Japan, the fact that it could be so vastly different from what I am used to interested me. I wanted to know first hand what made it so different. I came to find out that the differences were mainly the little things that people did in their day to day life. The things that one might not even realize they are doing.
By jasmine james8 years ago in Wander
10 Reasons to Visit New York City
Here’s Ten reasons why you should book your ticket to the Big Apple today! 1. It’s New York. Everyone in the world should at least see Manhattan. Even if you're just driving past, you won’t believe your eyes when you see the city lights shining, they will draw you in like a moth to a flame!
By Nicola Bayliss8 years ago in Wander
Interrailing in... Amsterdam
Passing over the border, our next destination had us on another six hour train journey. The carriage wasn’t quite as busy as Stuttgart to Berlin, and the early journey across Berlin had made me incredibly grateful to sit down in my seat.
By Patrick Hollis8 years ago in Wander
London Clubs
London is an extraordinary city. It became even more extraordinary when I found out about the night life after ten years of living in the city. I came across a host of clubs...some of the best I have ever seen in my life—and trust me, I have clubbed everywhere in the world, most notably in Cannes and Monaco, as well as Spain, Turkey, Germany, and Montenegro.
By Younes Sadaghiani8 years ago in Wander
Interrailing in... Gent and Bruges
Our next stop on our Interrailing journey across Europe would be perhaps the least touristy of our destinations. This was down mainly to the fact we would be spending a lot of time with our Belgian friends who were familiar with Gent.
By Patrick Hollis8 years ago in Wander
Ireland
Going to Ireland feels like going home. There’s a sense of calm excitement that comes over you once you arrive whether it’s your first time or your fifty-first time. And if you’re not careful, you may lose part of your heart and soul once you step on Irish soil. So be prepared!
By Hellen Rae Gable8 years ago in Wander
What Not to Do When Going Abroad
So you are going abroad for the first time and you aren't really sure what to expect. Traveling to another country can be extremely intimidating and confusing. What will the people be like? What should I wear? How can I avoid unwanted attention?
By Rachel (Queen Wanderlust) 👑8 years ago in Wander
