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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
Best Places to Vacation on the East Coast
The east coast usually doesn't get as much love as other vacation destinations across the country, but it's about time that changes. Sure, the weather can be brutal during the winter months, but when it finally defrosts, the east coast has some world class beach towns.
By Amanda Stamper8 years ago in Wander
Conquering Walt Disney World
1. Hidden Mickeys I am sure you’ve heard about the hidden Mickeys, because well, who hasn’t? If you are unfamiliar with the hidden Mickeys, then this will definitely be a treat for your next trip to Walt Disney World. There are actually a few published books/pamphlets that you can purchase online that will tell you where all of them are located. However, I like a challenge. (Of course, you could also just read a few articles online to get an idea of what/where they are.) The last two times I visited Walt Disney World, I have actually found a few of them. When you are on rides, pay attention. I know there is so much going on and there is so much to look at. I found a super tiny hidden Mickey on the Splash Mountain ride. This ride in particular has so many things to see and take in. To be honest, I wasn’t looking for one at that time. I just came across it. The hidden Mickey I saw was a fishing lure, hidden along with a few other lures. I immediately got excited.
By Ashleigh Lowe8 years ago in Wander
Nontraditional Ways to Save Money For Travel
One of the key aspects of being a millennial is our desire to travel, travel, travel. Collecting stamps in my passport has become not just a hobby, but something that is instilled in my body... almost like a deep subconscious pulse.
By Hntrmlltte __8 years ago in Wander
Best Podcasts to Help You Learn a Foreign Language
While the standard classroom method of teaching foreign languages is still effective, our technological world has found new ways to make language learning fun, different, and convenient. Podcasts are one such method, and the best podcasts to help you learn a foreign language often take a highly cultural approach. You'll find that current events and cultural customs are just as much a part of language learning as figuring out how to say "hello."
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Wander
Must-Follow Tips for Traveling with Kids
I have plenty of tips for traveling with children. It’s actually traveling with “child,” in my case, since I only have one. I love traveling with my son, Leo, who was born in August of 2010 in Nicosia, Cyprus, the easternmost island in the Mediterranean. We’ve done a lot of traveling in Europe, including tours of the Aegean, Athens, Israel, Milan, Venice, Vienna and Lisbon, which we visited in 2012 to see Bruce Springsteen play at Rock in Rio, and in the USA where, during the summer of 2016, we visited eight states! We’ve been on boats, in cars, on planes and on trains. We’ve eaten grilled octopus on a beach outside Mykonos Town and rode a gondola under the Rialto Bridge; we’ve swam in the waves of the Jersey Shore and picked blueberries in Rhode Island. And there’s plenty more to come.
By David Porter8 years ago in Wander
A Different Kind of Summer!
Usually, when we think of summer—we think of beaches, tropical destinations, cocktails in the sun etc. However, I have been fortunate enough to have experienced a different kind of summer—in places like Norway and Alaska! A very different climate indeed. Imagine seeing snow instead of sand, and imagine seeing mountains instead of palm trees. My summer experiences in the snowy mountains is a very unique travel experience.
By CHRIS WONG VLOGS8 years ago in Wander
Budapest: Beyond the Bars and Booze!
...As I found this summer, the answer is a lot! This beautiful city has so much more to offer every type of tourist out there; it’s teeming with an interesting history, unique culture and fabulous food which should all be appreciated along with the cheap alcohol and unique atmosphere of the Ruin bars. So, I'm here to give this great city its due, with a guide of things to see and do beyond the bars and boozing!
By Jessica French8 years ago in Wander
Blackman In Shanghai
It's been three years since my first trip to Shanghai. I am 23 now, and in the wake of the new year, I am a prey to nostalgic thoughts. So let me take you back to one of my fondest memories of the first time I left the UK since arriving over a decade ago. And if there's a hint of naivety in my tone— that's because I absolutely was and loved every bit of it. It went something like this:
By Blackman Chronicles8 years ago in Wander
Best Vacation Spots in the US
Are you planning your next get-away, but don't want to book a plane ticket that will take you through customs? We have created a list of the best vacation spots in the US, because it's often forgotten how many amazing places there are, just within reach.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Wander
How to Get to Disneyland Paris On a Budget ☄️
Let's face it, we all want to go to Disneyland. It is, after all, the most magical place on earth. Sometimes those wonderful adverts pop up on TV, and we have a quick peek on the website to see how much it would be... and suddenly that little happy impulse comes to a very quick stop.
By Poppy Rose8 years ago in Wander
Guatemala
GUATEMALA!!! I heard so many things about Guatemala. My father in law was born and raised there. He told me so many things about where he was born, where he lived, his school days, and his favorite childhood memories. All the places to eat, all the beautiful sights, and the warm beaches. My husband told me some things also. He went to Guatemala when he was about 3 or 4 years old. And the last time he went was about 4 years ago. He told me about some things when he went there. Just hearing stories about it makes me imagine what does Guatemala look like. I see Guatemala as a very colorful and relaxing place. A place to go to the beach and lie in the sun. Put your feet in the sand as it gets in between your toes. I heard that there is a beach there that has black sand. I better wear the right shoes there. I don't want to burn my feet. As the music rings in the air, people start to dance and sing. All the wonderful and delicious food to eat. The smell of the food in the air smells so good, that it makes you want to drool. The restaurants there are like 5 star hotels. I heard that McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut are amazing.
By Shante Hernandez8 years ago in Wander
