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The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed
You've done it. You've booked your next Disney Cruise. You've marked your calendar, you've made your payment, and you're counting down the days until you set sail. How are you going to prepare? What can you do to make sure that when you're boarding the ship, you're ready to go? As a gold member of the Castaway Club — fancy, I know — I am here to provide a couple of tips for you to make sure that your next Disney vacation is noting but smooth sailing.
By Nicole Needles8 years ago in Wander
Explore Your Backyard
When Carol (the name of his Jeep) came to be ours, every single time I got the opportunity, I had him out there exploring! He's taken me to places up there I had no idea existed. One of my favorite trips is to Tiddy Springs. Tiddy Springs is literally a mountain spring that people caught up in a little pipe that runs out into an old tub. We take glass jars with us for this trip and come home with the most refreshing, clean, clear, cold water I've ever found. The water is actually sweet! Nothing like our well water and definitely nothing like city water!
By Shanna Dewey8 years ago in Wander
Disney World Made Easy
So you are thinking about going to Disney World. Or maybe you have a gone a couple of times and feel pretty confident. Fantastic. The biggest question is if you have started your planning and what are you going to do when you get there. If you have a ton of disposable income and throw money at the park, this article may not be for you as you probably have the park putting together your itinerary now. But if you are an average person and want to make this dream happen without breaking the bank, then this series is for you. You may still get some pointers over how to get the most out of your day for each park.
By Tom Szostak8 years ago in Wander
Three European Capitals That Wellington Could Learn From
Let me cut to the chase. I'm Wellington born and bred and I love my hometown to bits. I love the hills, the harbour, the bucket fountain, the cafes, the coffee, the green spaces, the golden mile. I especially love our title as '
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Wander
5 Places to Get Cheap Flights You Probably Don't Know About
Do you struggle to find cheap flights? I know the feeling. There are so many articles and ads out there for cheap flights, and everyone says they're the best, so how do you know who actually is? I’ve compiled a list here of all the truly greatest places to find great deals to all the places your little adventurous soul wants to go. With everything all in one place, you’ll be able to easily sort through which resource will be best for you, along with some tips and tricks I’ve found to be extremely helpful on my adventures.
By Jaclyn Moore8 years ago in Wander
The Precipice
It was colder than I had expected. The wind was welcome, but became icy quite rapidly. The sweat that covered each layer of my clothing stuck to my glistening skin, growing colder with every gust of mountain breeze. There was no refuge from the sting. The irregular shapes of perspiration had formed a splotchy pattern on my zip-up hoodie. Darker patches of black grew steadily, staining my hoodie like lakes amidst an arid landscape. I opened my mouth to taste the air, but it punished me by taking my breath away. The blood inside my teeth sent shockwaves through my jaw, corroborating the obvious: fall was here. As my muscles began to relax, my pulse slowed. There was a different, louder crunch beneath my feet, as I made my way to the precipice. The trees were changing, and there were so many of them. They were different here. In time, we would see which ones were deciduous, and which ones will live forever. After all, time reveals everything.
By Solachi Voz8 years ago in Wander
Singing in the Dark
Stopping for groceries on the way home from work. What could be more picayune than this act of a tired commuter? Londoners from Ontario, Ohio, and the multicultural capital city of the UK all share this prosaic duty. None of us can escape this ritual of mundanity; this epitome of adulting. This, along with doing my laundry and the seemingly endless parade of dishes that need washing up, is one of those things that make me wonder why I put up with the expense and pressures of living in a global cultural powerhouse. Why bother, when instead of hobnobbing with the intellectual crowd at an unconference or consuming the city’s artistic treasures or enjoying the hedonistic offerings available, my life mainly consists of a routine that I could do in any London, rather than this specific London. How strange to think that this place I moved across an ocean to experience, that drew me in with its wonders and surprises and the staggering weight of its histories, could fade into a background canvas for a rote existence of going through the motions. It is amazing that this city could cease to astound through the relentless ebb and flow of the everyday.
By Caitlin McDonald8 years ago in Wander
The Lull of Australian Wild Swimming
Bathing under waterfalls, floating in natural pools, and swimming against a backdrop of nature's most picturesque landscapes are but a few pleasures permitted by Australian wild swimming. This unique activity has existed in Australia for a few years now, with many avid adventurers of wild swimming traveling thousands of miles for just an hour on but one of Australia’s winding waters.
By Uly Spitts8 years ago in Wander
5 Must See Places in Idaho
Idaho, the Gem State, or to most known as the Potato State. What many native Idahoans like to keep secret, is that Idaho is a treasure trove for tourists looking for adventure a little off the beaten path. While Idaho may not host extravagant shopping malls or high-end resorts and restaurants, it does contain a rustic elegance that is not lost to its residents. If you are looking for an adventure filled, off the beaten path kind of vacation, look no further that these 5 must see places in Idaho!
By Faith Michael8 years ago in Wander
