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Most recently published stories in Wander.

Wanderlust & Windchimes
I've always had the travel bug, ever since I backpacked around the world for a year with my bestfriend, at the tender age of 21. Traveling through Canada, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, and China.
By Jane Akester8 years ago in Wander
Tips for Visiting Myrtle Beach
Millions of travelers visit the sunny shores of Myrtle Beach every summer. Since the 1950s when Myrtle Beach was a sleepy resort town, the Grand Strand has grown into the tourism magnet it is today. Visitors come from all over the southeast, the country, and even the world to enjoy their vacation in one of our hundreds of hotels and entertain their family at one of our countless attractions. With so much to do and see it is easy to get overwhelmed and feel like you’re not getting the most out of your valuable vacation time. So, I’m here to share with you some tips and tricks about the Grand Strand area, from a local. These are some things you need to know before planning your Myrtle Beach vacation!
By Garrett McCann8 years ago in Wander
A Perfect Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Waking up to the smell of coffee and toast was the perfect way to start my day, eager to explore a city that I only heard through conversations with friends. I rushed to send my emails and return client calls, so I could start my journey.
By Matthew Hocutt8 years ago in Wander
Life: A Daring Adventure or Nothing!
“The world is like an open book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine Six years ago, when I told my dad I was moving out of his house to live on my own, he asked me where I wanted to go. I immediately told him I wanted to go overseas. His next question to me, as he took off his glasses, was why I wanted to go far away. My well rehearsed response to him was, “I don’t know daddy. I just want to see something different.” He looked at me and said, “Sail away. Explore and discover.” (My dad is a bit dramatic). That was six years ago and boy, I did see a lot!
By Zahara8 years ago in Wander
3 Things I Wish I Did When I Traveled to China. Top Story - November 2017.
When I was 15 years old, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to China. I had taken Mandarin Chinese as my foreign language of choice in middle and high school, and my school offered the trip. I was able to experience the cities of Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai all in about one week! It was definitely the trip of a lifetime.
By Mickey Kyan8 years ago in Wander
Freedom
As I sat there staring at my phone, I hesitate to checkout. The feeling of fear once again takes over. “Fuck it” runs through my mind as I press the link to purchase my ticket to another adventure. So many emotions run through me as the app is processing my payment. A smirk in my face. The smirk my soon-to-be-ex husband claims he hates. I didn’t realize I had a smirk until he pointed it out. The reason this precise moment brings so many emotions out of me is because I never had this kind of freedom before. Just ten months ago, I was so broken and beat down after walking away from my marriage of 20 years. In the past 11 months, I have managed to do so many things that, before I left my home, I never fathomed I would do.
By Paola R.8 years ago in Wander
Why I Love Boston!
It was in the late 90's that I first visited Boston; that's Boston Massachusetts not Boston Lincolnshire. It was a short stop on my way to the mountains on a skiing trip.
By Faye Mansfield8 years ago in Wander
My Visit to Bangladesh
Bangladesh When I arrived in Bangladesh, I saw the streets from the window of the car. Cars surrounded us. There were poor people knocking on our window, begging for money. The people outside were screaming and honking at each other. These were the streets and atmosphere of Bangladesh and I knew what I was in for, but I wouldn’t know that it could change my perspective of Bangladesh and my life.
By Saajid Islam8 years ago in Wander
Moving into Another Country
This year for me has been full of changes. I graduated school and moved out of my family home into another country. I rented my first own flat and moved in with my boyfriend. All this has been pretty challenging, as I am the kind of person who can travel to the same place over and over again, because I know I already love it.
By Lisa Otto8 years ago in Wander
The Warsaw Dichotomy
Is the pianist good? I wouldn’t know. Every driver seems skilled to someone who’s never been behind the wheel. I love music, but there’s not one atom of musical talent in my body. I can only look with awe at those who know how to make an instrument sing.
By Ryan Frawley8 years ago in Wander
Preparing for Travel
On the run up to my trip to Ghana, I starting preparing properly just after the New Year (to leave mid-February) and, to be honest, it would be easier for me to write a post about what NOT to do. So that's what I'm going to start with, here goes:
By Hannah Paish8 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Go Backpacking Right Now
Goat Lake was my first ever backpacking trip. It was early summer and I had a hard time deciding where to go. From the pictures that I saw, this hike looked amazing! But it was 10 miles round trip total. That might not seem like much, but I was a little intimidated by how far from civilization I would be with my first night in the backcountry.
By Colin Bryant8 years ago in Wander