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Best Places to Visit to Experience the Great Lakes
1. Keweenaw Peninsula At the top of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw sticks up into Lake Superior. The peninsula is characterized by mountains and cliffs, streams and waterfalls, and splendid views of Lake Superior. Along the shore of the lake, you can collect some interesting rocks, and at night, the clear air gives way to some amazing views of the stars. You will have very limited cell phone reception, but the nature should make up for it. Make your way from the Keweenaw Bay at the Southern end to the small town of Copper Harbor at the Northern tip. Enjoy the hiking and swimming and rock collecting and make sure you eat a pasty or two. Look to the Northwest on a clear day and see if you can spot the next location on the list, Isle Royale.
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Wander
The Secret Places Around the City of Paris
I went to Paris three years ago and I will tell you upfront the smell of pub crawls and piss lining the streets never wavered from my nose anytime I walked around the city. It was my first time in France and so far reminded me of the streets of Dublin that I had longed to parade again.
By Heather Wilkins8 years ago in Wander
Thailand: Week One
Let me just start this with a few facts about myself. My name is Lexi, and I’m 20 years old. I’m not in school and I don’t have any particular reason to travel except that it’s all I want to do. I’m a waitress, and sometimes I completely forget that I’m lucky enough to see the world from places people in my hometown only dream about. I’ve traveled throughout the United States with friends and family, but that never compares to the sights that are outside of the country.
By Lexi Bellow8 years ago in Wander
Last Minute Shenanigans
I recently took about a five day trip through Utah and Arizona, which was definitely one of the most last minute, spontaneous trips of my life. It started out as “Hey, why don’t we do something after Feast,” and ended up as a crazy four day trip through the Narrows in Zion and through the valley of the Grand Canyon. We put about as much thought into this trip as high school boys put into what they’re going to wear to gym class. It was while I was on my way to Phoenix for the winter that a friend of mine, Austin, called me somewhere along the way and said he had bought a one-way flight to Phoenix. Woot! So I finished the remnant of my 22 hour trip from KC to Phoenix, got a tight seven hours, woke up, and picked up Austin from the Sky Harbour airport the next day.
By Daniel Monahan8 years ago in Wander
The Easiest Ways to Cut Travel Expenses
It's no surprise that traveling is one luxury a lot of people can't afford, especially this time of year, but sometimes it just can't be helped. While cutting corners can be extremely stressful, you need to make your trip the cheapest it possibly can be without diminishing the experience or stressing everyone out in the process. I've narrowed down all my favorite ways to keep my expenses low while on the road to help you stop the extensive spending when you have to travel.
By Megan Medeiros8 years ago in Wander
The Climb
For one second imagine that you are standing on the edge of a cliff, are you terrified, or do you feel like if you were to jump you could fly? Your answer to that question is what will determine the way you live your life. What is life? Your'e breathing and your heart is beating, but do you live life like you are alive - or do you live it like you are dying? Here I am standing on the peak of a mountain, looking out into the distance, the way this makes me feel has got me asking myself, why do I live inside of a house? Why do I live my life within a crowd? The climb - I followed the trail up switchbacks, crossed through boulder fields, snowfields and ice; walked across glaciers, wandered through heaven, then reached the top of the sky. I climbed to come to find, there is no point where Earth starts and heaven stops. Right now, I'm holding serenity in the palm of my hand, with a sense of accomplishment in the other; here I stand. Atop the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, as high as the Continental Divide. If one were to fly past me right now, it feels like I could grab airplanes out of the sky.
By Travis George8 years ago in Wander
7 Travel and Fitness Hacks You Need to Know Before Travelling
I am a huge fitness junkie. As a fitness advocate, ex-personal trainer, and adventure traveller, I understand the struggle between travel and fitness. Many of those who've travelled can probably attest to this as well. It is difficult.
By Tati Ragsdale8 years ago in Wander
Top 6 Affordable Tropical Getaways
We’re coming down to the end of the year and temperatures keep dropping. Some of us are looking to escape the cold, but we may be a bit unsure about where we want to go. If you are planning a trip, here are six places that you should consider:
By Catherine Alexander8 years ago in Wander
A Beautiful Place
Do you like to travel? If you are anything like me, then that answer is yes. I have always liked to be outdoors, even as a child. Growing up, it was unlikely to find me inside, even at night. I absolutely love the natural world and its beauty. I also am living on a small income, and don't want to spend money on finding natural beauty. So I thought, "why not just check out your own backyard?" So, I did. For my anniversary this year I took my husband to Shawnee National Forest here in Illinois. More specifically, the Garden of the Gods, located in Herod, IL, which is about two hours away from me.
By CheyAnne Mazander8 years ago in Wander
