Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Wander.
A Different Kind of Love Letter
I still remember the very first time I saw you. It was only a glimpse, a small part of who you are and yet it was magnificent. I was still a child, seriously perplexed by the complexity of the puzzle in front of me. Yes, you were always a bit of a challenge but very rewarding one. I spent countless hours on that one image of you and the satisfaction I felt once the pieces were all intact—it was enormous. Tower Bridge London in all its beauty stayed in my mind forever since. Yes, the puzzle wasn’t a metaphor I used—I believe it’s called jigsaw in this country. They come in many different levels of complexity and the one of you was a very complicated one for me at the time. Yet it was worth it. What is a perfect metaphor though is the fact that we always had to work on it, however it never felt like work to me. If I only saw a picture of you in the magazine, chances are I would forget all about you the next day. It’s only after playing with hundreds of pieces of your image in a very focused way, did I learn to appreciate you long before I met you.
By Eva Smitte8 years ago in Wander
Living the European Life
Me? I am from Connecticut, but my roots, they extend from Litchfeild county to Barcelona, Leuven, London, and beyond. I will let you in on my three year journey and some advice that might make your life easier, or make you laugh at me, but either way, enjoy!
By Victoria Gawlik8 years ago in Wander
Interrailing In... Berlin
My sixth-month placement in Stuttgart may have ended, but I wasn’t about to head directly back to England. Instead, I set off on a two-week trip Interrailing around Europe with my girlfriend. Starting from Stuttgart and travelling north, it was a fairly elongated way home but something which I couldn’t wait for.
By Patrick Hollis8 years ago in Wander
5 Tips for Making the Most out of Travel
Travel is exciting for most people. It allows people to step out of their comfort zones and experience something they wouldn't be able to at home. Although traveling is one of the best ways to spend your time and money, it comes with its costs. Here, I have given you some of my best tips on how to make the most out of your travels and hopefully avoid some of the hassles.
By Emily Smith8 years ago in Wander
The Joyless Jigsaw
Let me disappoint you. Even though he isn’t happy, this post won’t reference the villain from the Saw films. Oh. Well, now it does. Never mind. It’s also not (quite) a full review of a jigsaw. I’ve got no clue what you’d say. "The picture was nice but I couldn’t put the pieces together because I’m bad at jigsaws. 2 and a half stars."—The picture wasn’t even that great—that’s actually it being used as the title image. Thank you, Google. Or not as the case may be. The Katherine Ryan gig had ended by this point, which you’d think would mean the fun had too. "When the Katherine Ryan gig has ceased to exist, so has the enjoyment of the witnesses" is a Chinese proverb (invented in South Wales literally a few seconds AFTER it was written down. Yes, after).
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Wander
5 Great Things to Do in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe is a vibrant and truly historic city in northern New Mexico. Most people think of Native American pottery or silver and turquoise jewelry if they think of the City Different at all. Santa Fe is so much more than those things, though, with a history and culture all its own. Blending Spanish, Mexican, Native, and modern American ideas isn’t easy, but Santa Fe seems to do it easily.
By Julia Talbot8 years ago in Wander
Best Backpacking Tents to Bring on Your Next Trip
My son Jarret and I do a lot of camping so that we can bond as father and son, and, hopefully, as men and even human beings. Since I prioritize my relationship with my son, it's important that I own one of the best backpacking tents.
By Devon Thomas8 years ago in Wander
