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Walking in Paradise
Europe Norway The Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden in Tromsø, Norway is the world's northernmost botanical garden. It is part of the University of Tromso specializing in Arctic and Antarctic plants as well as species that are native to the Himalayas. South America, and Africa. Most of the plants flower between May and October.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Ride a Painted Horse
Europe England Jubilee Steam Gallopers Carousel in London, England is part of Carter's Steam Fair that offers antique rides. The horses on this carousel have been given names which are displayed on their necks. These wooden horses were named for the members of the Carter Family and for the workers who travel with the fair. What is unique about this carousel is that at almost 125 years this is the oldest ride at the fair. The horses are "gallopers' because they turn clockwise not like other carousels that turn counterclockwise.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Backpacks for Travelers That Are Worth Buying
Traveling is enjoyable, and a decent travel bag may be an excellent travel companion. For someone who travels regularly, there are several backpacks that are specifically intended to provide additional usefulness and value. Travel backpacks provide a lot of advantages for all sorts of travelers, whether you're planning a weekend break or a full 10-day journey away from home. Mini suitcases, huge tote bags, and duffel bags are all intriguing alternatives. While traveling across cities or nations with only a suitcase strapped to your back may not appear spectacular, there is a lot more going on than you may believe. There are several reasons and advantages to backpacking throughout the world. When it comes to suitcases, you must purchase the entire set. Depending on the length of your journey, you may require a cabin, medium, or even large suitcase. However, if you are just carrying a modest amount of luggage, you may remove the extra pockets or modify the straps to make the backpack smaller, or vice versa!
By Tanvi Punia4 years ago in Wander
Ballinger's Old Town Christmas provides a genuine Old West Christmas experience.
When the Christmas lights in Old Town Christmas, located just south of Ballinger, come on after dark on a 75-degree West Texas evening, it's just after dark. A big pumpkin patch was bursting with a little over a month ago. It's now Old Town Christmas, replete with a Christmas tree farm featuring five different tree varieties to choose from.
By isuru devinda4 years ago in Wander
Stay
It was at a small diner in Iowa that I met her. I couldn't tell you her name, or much of what she looked like, but I remember our conversation. My now husband, Shane and I were on the first leg of our cross country road trip. We told her of our six months of working multiple jobs and renovating the old camper we found on Craigslist. It was a story we would tell a million more times before the trip was through, and yet it was not our story that keeps this moment in time stuck in my mind, it was hers.
By Shannon Obbagy4 years ago in Wander
Cruisin'
This was my first time. The other three guys had prior experience. Teddy was a retired engineer from the Merchant Marines, so you could say he was the leader, although that’s not what he wanted to be. He wanted to be left alone. Mike had taken several cruise trips, spending most of his time in the casinos while his wife baked on deck. Jack had once sailed to Bermuda with his wife and returned an unhappy man. It was the beginning of the end for them.
By Ed N. White4 years ago in Wander
Moving to Việt Nam during a pandemic: Chapter 2, 3 December 2021
I moved to Ho Chi Minh City - formerly known as Sai Gon, a name still widely used in the city itself - on Monday. A week locked in a hotel room should have been long enough to sort out all the admin requirements. I acquired a SIM card, downloaded apps, and completed online declarations. I saved QR codes and plane tickets to my phone. And I made sure I was in reception half an hour before my taxi was due, at 11am, just in case there was a problem paying for my daily 'coffee latte, hot', which turned out to cost £4 each, or my nightly 'Bia Sai Gon' which cost a much more reasonable £1 each.
By Christopher Howe4 years ago in Wander
Places you Ought to Visit for Christmas 2021
Christmas is a festival equally loved by both adults and kids. Folks enjoy the season of Xmas with cakes, Christmas trees, sharing each other’s gifts and so on. Christmas has overcome the religious boundaries and is now celebrated by all people from around the world regardless of their cultural and religious traditions. This festival of harmony and joy brings forth a sense of unity among the people of earth. Everyone looks forward to spending quality time with their loved ones but unlike the older times nobody wants to stay indoors during this special occasion. This article lists a few ideas and places you can try out this Xmas.
By Eliza Cumberbatch4 years ago in Wander
