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An Indian state's harmonious approach to life
My research had told me that Reiek Peak in Mizoram, India’s north-eastern state, overlooks the surrounding hills and plains of Bangladesh. But last October, when I finally reached the summit after an hour’s hike through a moss-green jungle, mist blanketed the view and I saw nothing but thick whiteness. "I’m so sorry, the weather is so bad today," my driver said, sensing my disappointment.
By Gay3 years ago in Wander
Isabel Allende on travel, culture and what inspires her
Isabel Allende has been inspiring readers to fall in love with the world for nearly 40 years. Widely considered to be the world's most-read Spanish-language author, the Chilean writer's deft blend of social commentary and magical realism is a reflection of her peripatetic upbringing and the many people, places and cultures that have fuelled her curiosity.
By Gay3 years ago in Wander
Nigeria: the country that loves to overachieve
In a lifetime of feverishly competitive Scrabble-playing, I have only been defeated by six earthly beings. Growing up, my mother’s nickname for me was “speedometer”, and I began teaching myself German at the age of nine in order to catch up to the 10 languages my parents spoke between them. For Nigerians like myself, a competitive streak is as natural as spicy jollof rice at a wedding.
By Gay3 years ago in Wander
Long Beach, California : A Travel Guide
Long Beach is a coastal city that is located south of Los Angeles. It has a great waterfront and is known for its diverse activities. These include water skiing, surfing, and even riding in a Venetian Gondola.
By Andrew Hutchings | Long Beach, California3 years ago in Wander
Milan: Italy’s lost city of canals
Just before Italy’s second lockdown in November 2020, the banks of Milan's Grand Canal were busy with people. Bargain hunters picked their way through market stalls, browsing tables of retro telephones, haphazard rows of art deco furniture and racks of vintage clothing. Others sat in the cafes, sipping aperitivi or coffee, gazing out at the shoppers. The clear water of the canal reflected the dazzling autumn sunshine.
By Seamons Mahall3 years ago in Wander
Buen Vivir: Colombia's philosophy for good living
It's 16:00 near lake La Cocha in Colombia's southern department of Nariño, and the kitchen staff at Naturalia are busy at work. Long light rays of an overcast afternoon mingle with smoke wafting in from the trout being prepared in the scullery next door. Indigenous Colombian chef and environmentalist Anibal Jose Criollo presides over the team inside the humble cabin, pausing to greet a neighbour delivering a basket of fruit while his six-year-old niece Helen sits in a corner, playfully sifting blackberries.
By Gay3 years ago in Wander
Why Taiwan has 'luck-improvement services’
When Lu Chao boarded a Lucky Air flight in the eastern Chinese city of Anqing in February 2019, he left nothing to chance. It was the 28-year-old’s first time flying, and as he stepped aboard the Kunming-bound flight, he tried to turn luck in his favour – by tossing a pair of coins towards the jet’s engines.
By Gay3 years ago in Wander
Australia’s most Enchanting New Year’s Eve Cruises
It’s that time of the year again… The calendar year is about to turn, signalling fresh beginnings. Infinite possibilities! Hopes and dreams! Opportunities galore!
By Scarlett Stark3 years ago in Wander
5 Must-Haves On Your Next Trip
Ever feel like your mind goes blank when packing for a trip? Then, when your trip is in full swing, you think of all the items you wished you would’ve brought. We’d like to share 5 must-haves for your next trip you likely haven’t thought of that will be super handy! From stylish new backpack luggage to portable door locks and door stop alarms, we think you’ll find something you’ll want for your next adventure.
By James Deutsch3 years ago in Wander
Turf houses: Iceland's original 'green' buildings
With its lonely lava fields, sheer bluffs and stark boulder-strewn plains, Iceland is one of Europe's most barren countries. Across much of the island, the utter remoteness is striking, and that's especially true in the far-flung Northwestern Region, where I had come to learn about how Icelanders were able to settle one of the least hospitable and most volcanically active places on Earth.
By Turnell Feliu3 years ago in Wander
The untranslatable word that connects Wales
A small harbour I know well appears on an Instagram story, catching me by surprise with its flash of familiar cobbled streets and blue skies. It's Wales: the land I grew up in and home to memories of afternoons spent fishing for crabs on that very harbourside in Porthmadog, long sand-dune walks along the north-west coastline and the inescapable smell of the sea.
By Copperchaleu3 years ago in Wander
Frances Mayes on the enduring allure of Italy
In the last 24 years, no other writer has likely lured more travellers to Italy than Frances Mayes. Her 1996 memoir Under the Tuscan Sun tells the story of how she fell in love with a rundown 200-year-old villa outside Cortona, and how she painstakingly restored it alongside her Italian neighbours. The book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for two and a half years, was made into a feature film starring Diane Lane and has led Mayes to write a series of subsequent love letters to Italy that have inspired many of her readers to dream of relocating to the bel paese.
By Turnell Feliu3 years ago in Wander