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Figuring out Europe
The first few weeks of traveling were all so eye-opening. Where do I go? How do I get there? Should I learn some words of their language? What is the currency like? Where do I book my accommodation? All of these questions became a part of my everyday life so quickly, and got easier and easier as time went on. All of a sudden, it was second nature to be preparing a day or two ahead before I wanted to move on.
By Shelby Coleman8 years ago in Wander
Washing Away the City
I had just taken a breath after graduating college. The week after I took my last undergraduate exam, we ran away to New Mexico. I am an artist and my partner is an artist—the desert towns which serve as an oasis of artistic splendor and productivity drew us to the valleys and mountains. Just before the crack of dawn, we blinked away our sleep, packed up my parents’ car, snuggled our sweet pit bulls one more time before their puppy-sitter arrived, and hit the ground like the bulls of Spain. With the sun at our heels, we made it halfway across Texas before the clouds woke up.
By Sarah Wingfield8 years ago in Wander
Moving Overseas
Finishing school and having no idea what I wanted to do with my life was fucking amazing! Did I want to go to uni? Did I want to save for a few years? Did I want to move to another city? Most people would be traumatised by the idea, but not knowing where I would be in a year or two's time made me grow in ways so many people my age haven't yet. I am from a small town on the east coast of New South Wales in Australia that has a population of around 1,000, so my next big move to the other side of the world would have to be the weirdest, most life changing experience I will ever experience, and hopefully for the better.
By Shelby Coleman8 years ago in Wander
10 Tips for Traveling Alongside a Persistent Companion: Your Own Mental Health
In the summer of 2016, I went on a three-month trip around the world, solo. I visited five countries: South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Fiji, and America—all of them taught me new things about myself. I set off on my trip with diagnosed depression and anxiety...two ingredients for an uneasy start to my travels alone. I have come up with ten tips to both help and inspire you to just go for it, mental health conditions and all.
By Aria Esmeralda8 years ago in Wander
Ultimate North Carolina Road Trip
North Carolina, a state that seems to have it all. Growing up in North Carolina you learn that our state is separated into three geographic regions. The mountains, the piedmont, and the coast. This in itself is crazy, that one state can have such a vast array of regions. This provides all sorts of activities and cities to behold.
By Rachel (Queen Wanderlust) 👑8 years ago in Wander
The Hardest Thing About Travelling
Planning your dream trip is exciting. Where will you go? What will you see? How long will you stay in each place? Who might you meet? What modes of transport will you use? There are so many questions and limitless possibilities. Will you quit your job or can you take an extended sabbatical leave? Will you set up a business and work whilst you move around? Have you saved up and plan on just enjoying yourself? All this planning, and yet the hardest thing about travelling is returning home!
By Ruth Gibson8 years ago in Wander
Why We Travel
A couple of months ago, we were having a chat about our world tour with one of our couch surfing hosts in Turin and when I mentioned we'd only been on the road for two months, he laughed and said “Wow, only two months?! But that's a lot already!” That's when it hit me. For the most of us occidental folks, we've never been on the road for two months because, well, we're way too comfy on our sofas scrolling through Facebook and Instagram being envious of all those people who are doing something meaningful with their life.
By Melissa Lhune8 years ago in Wander
10 of the Most Haunted Hiking Trails in the World
As long as humans have existed, people have told tales of ghostly hauntings. It seems like it's just part of human nature to believe in ghosts. Most of the time, you'll hear about rumors of haunted houses or haunted hotels. Sometimes, you'll hear about haunted hospitals where spooks are around every corner.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wander
Amazing Boutique Holidays For 2018
Boutique Homes are basically Airbnb for those who are willing to pay a higher price point for amazing locations hosting the best of architecture, interior design and sights. So when you are planning your holidays for 2018, keep these gorgeous homes in mind.
By Georgia de la Bertauche8 years ago in Wander
