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Castles Dreams Are Made Of
Scotland Eilean Donan is one of the most famous castles in all of the UK. At one time it was the stronghold of the Mackenzie and Macrae clans. This castle is located on a small island in the Scottish Highlands surrounded by three sea lochs – Loch Dutch, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh. The castle has become popular due to movies like “Highlander” and “The World Is Not Enough,” a James Bond movie. Eilean Donan was built in the 13th century, destroyed in the 17th century, and rebuilt in the 20th century.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Dam! It's So Close To Las Vegas
Only 35 miles from The Strip, it takes less than one hour to drive there. Boulder Dam, as it was once known, is the result of a government work project that took five years to build, $49 million (1931), $777 million (2016) and twenty-one thousand men. Impressive in its stature, standing 726 feet tall and goes from 660 feet wide at the base to a mere 45 feet wide at the top. Holding back the huge volume of water stored in the reservoir weighs so much that it deformed the earth's crust, causing more than 600 small earthquakes in the late 1930s. The Lake was formed by damming the Colorado River at Black Canyon. The purpose of this is to provide 1.5 million kilowatts of electricity to the surrounding communities in Nevada, Arizona, and southern California.
By Jim DeLillo3 years ago in Wander
5 most Googled questions about Streatham in South West London answered
Pub quizzes may now be different from what they used to be. Today, almost any question can be instantly answered out of thin air. Thanks to Google, we now have access to a wealth of knowledge within a few nifty taps on our phone screens. The Google autocomplete feature provides an entertaining insight into your pressing questions about the city. Using the expertise of Streatham experts, we have addressed some of the most commonly asked questions about the area. Let's discover things people want to know about Streatham.
By Anton Black3 years ago in Wander
The Longest Walk in the World
Discovered in 2019, and still not conquered, the longest continuous walk in the world stretches for 22,387 km (13,911 miles) and begins in Cape Town, South Africa. Ending in Magadan, Russia, the route requires no flights and no boats, as any land masses that are separated by water are connected by bridges.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Wander
No Tipping in Japan: Why I Love It
I moved to Japan nearly six years ago, and one of the things that took the biggest getting used to was the lack of tipping. In America, where I'm from, it is customary to tip waiters, bartenders, valets, taxi drivers, and many other services. But in Japan, tipping is considered rude.
By BK Johnsen3 years ago in Wander
Top Things in Sydney That are Absolute Boredom-Busters
Bored in Sydney? Believe it or not, it's not new. If you're looking for some motivation to turn off your PS5 and get off the couch, then this guide might come in handy. While Sydney is a massive city that’s on every backpacker’s bucket list, there are so many must-do’s in the city that you might end up confused on where to start. Having lived here for over 10 months, I can say there’s still more than half of the city I still haven’t touched about. So here goes some exciting ways to explore and enjoy the Emerald City, that is NOT boring.
By calvin candie3 years ago in Wander
The Convergence
Hands finally on the wheel, the heaviness melts into drizzles upward and away. The feel of the gas petal under my foot pressing me to be the first to get there. Pandora blessing my modern life with the sweet sounds of the Grateful Dead. Roll away the dew they say. Roll away, the dew.
By Susan Kulkowitz3 years ago in Wander
Simple Itineraries for Your First Sydney Visit
You've got a brief trip planned to Sydney, but you're not sure what to do. And the itineraries you encounter on the internet could feel too overwhelming if you aren’t planning to stay there for long. So I guess you're lucky because here is a fantastic itinerary put together for visitors to Sydney who haven’t got much time in their hands. With these spots, you can explore the city without getting exhausted.
By Charlotte Evelyn3 years ago in Wander
Colorful Autumn
Alaska At Denali National Park the autumn colors can be seen with a backdrop of Denali, the highest point in North America. While you’re admiring the changing colors you might also see wildlife like moose, bears, and elks. Since autumn come early to Alaska if you are journeying to see the changing of the season it is best to travel in early October.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
How I navigated these stages of culture shock when I moved abroad. Top Story - September 2022.
When you are traveling around, moving in a group of others doing the same thing, it is still a protected bubble. I was in the backpacker’s group, doing the regular route most people follow. It was easy to avoid culture shock.
By sara burdick3 years ago in Wander
How to Travel Around the Maldives
In light of the fact the Maldives is, in reality, an archipelago comprising more than one thousand individual islands, a unique public transport has been developed to facilitate travel between the various islands. Planning on heading to the Maldives this vacation? Well, you might be wondering how you can get around these islands. Well, wonder no more! Here is a rundown of all the many modes of transportation that are available to travellers when in the Maldives.
By Sewmini James 3 years ago in Wander
