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POLAND
This past week, I had the opportunity to travel to Poland for work. As a result, my opportunity to see the sights was limited to the evenings. However, I was impressed by what I saw and what I ate while there. My job had me travel to three different locations: Warsaw, Poznan, and Szczecin. Below, I will briefly describe each area and what some of the key landmarks were. First, let me provide a quick historical overview of the significance of Poland today.
By Chad Pillaiabout a year ago in Wander
THE BALTIC SEA REGION
In August, I took the opportunity to drive up to the Baltic Sea region and cross the Danish Straits, one of the world's strategic maritime chokepoints. Despite being in Germany from 2004 to 2007 and recently since 2022, this trip was my first time heading north toward Denmark. As a fan of the historical dramas Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla, I looked forward to the area that inspired those shows. On a long weekend, I plotted my trip north that would include Hamburg, Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Malmö, Sweden.
By Chad Pillaiabout a year ago in Wander
Open Sesame - Fannies Emporium - A Morpeth Treasure Trove
Introduction The last time I was in Morpeth I walked past an antiques place in an imposingly impressive building and liked the sign that said "Dogs are Welcome, and humans if they are well behaved" or something akin to that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Wander
Best Food to Try in Amritsar When Visiting the Golden Temple on Guru Nanak Jayanti. AI-Generated.
Along with the religious significance, this time of year is perfect for exploring the mouthwatering food that Amritsar is known for. From authentic Punjabi flavors to delicious street food, Amritsar offers a feast for your taste buds.
By Avneet Singhabout a year ago in Wander
The Lessons That I Derived from My Recent Wanderlust
The darkness that surrounds the storm is often the most turbulent period of hardships that embellish us into the trance of not knowing what to do. I learnt the lessons of patience, virtue and gratitude from the darkest periods of my life. Life has its ways of embracing us in its wisdom, staggering us into the whirlwinds of challenges and adversities, only to gift us with peonies of hope. Hope can metamorphose mountains of hatred into the galloping beauty of existence that showers us with the narrative of self-belief and confidence. It is often in a wanderlust away from our daily surroundings that we realize the wonder that the world we live in has to offer. Forgiveness after a storm is like accepting the catastrophe without denying the damage it has done. It is painful but necessary to survive, to thrive in our lives.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Wander
The Living Goddess Kumari: A Unique Tradition in Nepal. AI-Generated.
Hey everyone! Today, let’s talk about a very special tradition in Nepal called the Living Goddess Kumari. It’s a unique and fascinating part of Nepali culture, and I want to share some interesting facts with you.
By Amble Himalayaabout a year ago in Wander
On the Buses
The red global double-decker bus is as iconic as Big Ben and the red telephone boxes. You’ll often see it in postcards and tourist photos, celebrating the city’s old historic past with modern-day innovation. My last Route Master bus trip was number 15, which was nostalgic. It was only taken out of service in 2005. Even today, the upper deck front seats provide great views.
By Tabby Londonabout a year ago in Wander
A Washing of the Body of a Balinese Cremation Ceremony
Warning: Some of the content and photographs may be considered graphic or disturbing. Introduction: I felt extremely privileged to be invited to a Balinese family cremation ceremony and was the only foreigner present. Excited to experience this seminal Balinese tradition and absorb as much culturally as possible, it was also paramount to be respectful and non-intrusive.
By Victoria Kjos about a year ago in Wander
Ghana Is A Corrupt, Scamming & Violent Nation
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 By: TB Obwoge The narrative from Ghanaians is the thing that make me write about Ghana, you'd think people that called themselves so peaceful and so welcoming wouldn't be colorists. You'd think that they would be kind without their hand out for a few dollars just to be kind to you cost you a lot. You would think that Ghana wouldn't be the country for scamming.
By IwriteMywrongsabout a year ago in Wander
Snow Geese Flock to Skagit County Washington, Mesmerizing Locals and Tourists
Fir Island, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest, is located in Skagit County, just north of Mount Vernon. It is a migration path for thousands of snow geese annually and is popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Wander
November 5th in the UK
Before the 5th of November, we would all get ready to buy fireworks from the local newsagents. However, local newsagents no longer sell fireworks and can only be purchased from an authorised retailer. I remember buying different-coloured sparklers by myself, but my parents were needed for fireworks. Once we were old enough, our parents would take us and our neighbours' children to the local park, where there were organised fireworks displays.
By Tabby Londonabout a year ago in Wander
