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Cementerio Maria Magdalena De Pazzis. Second Place in Travel Snaps Challenge.
Like a bird that had been domesticated, then set free into the wild is the narrative of my trip to Puerto Rico. You have a desire to convince the other birds that you're a bird too, but don't quite fit in. There are so many missing pieces to being a wild bird or in my shoes, Latina. You so eagerly want to convey that, you too, are one of them but don't speak their language, or know how to make most of their authentic dishes like they do. Or sway your hips with that little foot toss they do spinning their bodies in a circular stiff motion during Salsa and Merengue.
By Natasha Collazo2 years ago in Wander
I'd Like to Thank the Academy
I've been enthralled with movies since I was knee-high to Jiminy Cricket. So when the Catalina Film Festival nominated my script Sideshow Bandit for Best Screenplay I packed my best awards-ceremony garb and was on my way to movie central.
By Marie Wilson2 years ago in Wander
Overwhelming Wonderful
I decided to go to the British Museum after a long time. Pre-COVID, you could walk in through the front or the back entrances. These days, you have to go through bag checks, too. As a frequent visitor to London, I don't mind either entrance, so I was interested in the fastest route inside the Museum.
By Tabby London2 years ago in Wander
Everlasting Imprints: The Experience That Lives On
More Than A Vacation Vacations are wonderful. It is a time to get away from the hustle and the daily stress and just relax with your family and friends. My family of eight just returned from Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only all-inclusive and I wouldn't change a thing. It was just what we all needed after my mother's passing a year ago. It was a time to bond, a time to reminisce on the good ole' days, and a time to relax and reflect.
By Stephen Legler2 years ago in Wander
Weasel Reef
Taylor and Johnny-Boy gaze out at the glass and sip on hot coffee as beautiful barrels roll across the reef. The two surfers in the line-up surge up, down, and over the swells that draw waves from the deep Pacific to the triangular reef naturally formed under their boards. They wax up their boards in anticipation of capturing a few of mother ocean's jade gems of joy, delivering to the coast's sneakiest of all reefs, where finicky shelves of shacks are meant to house the chosen few that can ride this place. This is where unicorns are caught, treasure is discovered, and waves are ridden.
By Tony Martello2 years ago in Wander
Somewhere Only We Know. Runner-up in Travel Snaps Challenge.
Throughout my six-month post-college-graduation Europe backpacking trip, there were whispers about the best hostel ever. “It was so cozy,” a starry-eyed backpacker exclaimed. “It felt like coming home,” another backpacker sighed. “It’s got a dog,” another promised. However, no one could pronounce the name of the town it was in, and few people even remembered the name of the hostel.
By Kevin McLaughlin2 years ago in Wander
Back To The Tower
When the lockdown restrictions were lifted, I remember walking outside of Tower London and absorbing the once-in-a-lifetime surreal feeling. I will never forget what I saw. The place was virtually empty, with an eerie silence all around. I remember talking to one of the Beefeaters standing behind the Gate, and he told me they would be opening when they got the go-ahead from the officials.
By Tabby London2 years ago in Wander
Gloucestershire: History Meets Adventure
Gloucester - A City Steeped in History International Museum Day is coming up on May 18th, and there's no better place to celebrate than in the amazing county of Gloucestershire. This area has a rich history and stunning views of green natural landscapes.
By Tanya Doolin2 years ago in Wander
How Filipino Breads Are Made Fresh Every Morning in this Traditional Bakery in Quezon
Our life's journey can be compared to making bread - we start from humble beginnings. Just as dough rises during the baking process, our lives also expand over time. My name is Pablito Casiño. I own this bakery, although I have passed ownership to my four children. Yeast enables the bread to rise and grow. This bakery was founded by my parents. They told me my father started baking in 1944. My father created all the recipes, initially selling pandesal and bonete breads. At first, my father did the baking while my mother managed the storefront with our assistance, despite our young age. Since I was 10, I observed the bakery's daily operations. I used to help my father prepare the dough for baking. Even in high school, I continued assisting him, allowing me to learn and master all his recipes and techniques. Initially, it was a family-run enterprise. However, as demand increased, running it alone became challenging, so we hired additional staff.
By Gilbert Ay-ayen. Jr2 years ago in Wander
