Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Wander.
Roubaix, Journey to the Edge of France
In a triangle of dark, industrial land, where ancient borders meander, sits the town of Roubaix, a place of shadows and darkness, of ghosts and drizzle. Neither Belgian nor fully French, Roubaix is a fascinating mix of Victorian, working class architecture and genteel fin de siècle grandeur, seeped in decline.
By Andrew Reid Wildman8 years ago in Wander
She Slept Soundly on the Seashore
The best things about camping are the things we don’t have while we’re at home living our busy lives: Solitude, an open sky, the sounds of a living earth that get overpowered by an ever-active civilization. I go for the crickets and the whispering of critters’ feet on the forest floor, but many sleep better with the thundering roll of water against the shore when they escape urban life and wander out under the stars.
By Delaney Kochan8 years ago in Wander
5 Pike Place Must Go's
So you've decided to go to Pike Place, or maybe you're there already and not sure where to begin; and I'm your guide. Over the years I've been to Pike many times, it's so full of life, energy... and confusion. So many people, so many places, so much food, all the color, sound, and smells!
By Grace Kenner8 years ago in Wander
Are You Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock?
Re-entry. It feels like living on another planet in another time. Truly. Especially when you first get home. Everything is different, everything is weird. Your time is thrown off and you’re not sure what is happening. I know it sounds crazy, but everything really is different: the air, your skin, your bed, your friends and family, hell, even the sunlight feels slightly off. It’s not just jetlag, because you’ve had that before and it was never like this. Unlike jetlag, this feeling lasts for a while, at least. Slowly things start becoming more... ‘normal’ but this could last days, weeks, months or years and it’s hard, it actually is.
By Acasia Tucker8 years ago in Wander
Coffee That Deserves a Ceremony
Any Starbucks fans in the house? What's your favorite drink there? Maybe it's a cappuccino that they whip up, maybe it's a mocha, or a latte. Perhaps you like yours served black without all of the extras. Let's see how well we know our Starbucks history. When did the store first open its doors? According to Starbucks' website, their first store opened just under fifty years ago in Seattle's Pike Place Market. The company grew to fifty-five stores by 1989 and went on to have over twenty-two thousand stores as of 2015. That's a lot of coffee!
By Jamie Wallin8 years ago in Wander
Traveling Alone? Don't Forget...
Traveling alone can be one of the best experiences of a person’s life. But that doesn’t mean it is without it’s risks, especially if you are a young woman. Not everyone has Liam Neeson as a father who can come rescue us if we find ourselves in dangerous situations.
By Connolly Gray8 years ago in Wander
Journey to Israel's Civil Defence Front Line. Top Story - January 2018.
Travellers seldom select new towns. What attraction is to be found in the shadow of concrete boxes? It pays to make an exception, however, for it is here that people live with their stories, vitality, and living history. On a recent trip, I decided to visit Sderot, a 1950s new town that sits on the border of the Gaza strip, a town made notorious by incessant rocket attacks. It was hardly an onerous journey; a mere hour by train from Tel Aviv.
By Andrew Reid Wildman8 years ago in Wander
How to Road Trip Right
I'm a bit of an expert on road trips. I've driven from Massachusetts to Colorado twice, and back once. Each trip was about 30 hours of driving. I've driven from Massachusetts to Florida several times, to North Carolina, to Montreal, to Buffalo, to Toronto, to Philadelphia. I did a road trip from the Amalfi Coast to Venice while on my honeymoon in Italy. By my estimation, I've driven about 18,000 miles just on road trips.
By Michael Christopher8 years ago in Wander
10 Signs You Need a Vacation
In my life, I've met a lot of people who were smart, hard-working, and destined for success. However, one of the best, most intelligent people I know is no longer capable of holding a job. The reason why is because he had a nervous meltdown due to overwork while he was in school, and he ended up snapping.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Wander
Best Way to Travel Europe!
I recently got to spend a summer travelling across Europe, during a Mediterranean cruise vacation. In my opinion, this is the best way to experience European culture—especially if it is your first time visiting. A Mediterranean cruise allows you to see a large part of Europe, in a small amount of time. You are quite literally waking up in a new country everyday. I really did get to experience a bit of everything—from sightseeing in cities, to relaxing on the beach, to incredible hiking excursions.
By CHRIS WONG VLOGS8 years ago in Wander
