culture
Get the authentic cultural experience on your next foreign jaunt. Wander like a local; here, there, and everywhere.
Super Nintendo World!
Let the fun begin. After mass confusion with the reservation system to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios in California, We as pass holder members got our reservations to view the land before it opened to the public. We showed up early and got our wristbands for the experience.
By Hunter and Evan Travel The World!3 years ago in Wander
MAHASIVARATHIRI 2023
1. What is Maha Sivarathiri, and what is its significance? Maha Sivarathiri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil. The festival is celebrated during the Hindu calendar month of Maasi, which usually falls between February and March. The festival is celebrated for three days and typically involves fasting, prayers and religious rituals.
By ganesan guna3 years ago in Wander
PLACES TO VISIT IN JAMMU - KASHMIR
Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India, which was formed on 31 October 2019, after the state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two union territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The region is located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, and is bordered by Pakistan to the west and China to the east.
By Libin Chandran3 years ago in Wander
From Paris With Love
Sunday, March 27, 2014, Easter morning. Stephanie surprised me with an Easter basket just like she always does for our children. Nestled into the fake, plastic grass in my little basket, under the Reese's Pieces, under the little foil-wrapped chocolate footballs, was a home pregnancy test. It read positive! Her thoughtfulness and cleverness never fails to put mine to shame. It was a wonderful way to learn of our second child’s arrival. Over the next few days, or maybe weeks, we troubled over when and how we wanted to inform our loved ones of the news. We knew we wanted to stick with the philosophy we followed for our first child; we would wait until the second trimester and the “all looks healthy” nod from her doctor. The problem was, we were booked to be in Europe at the time of her next check-up. We arranged with the doctor to be seen right before we left for London, only about two week’s difference. This would give us the assurance we desired to prudently make the announcement. And over the next few months, we brainstormed inventive ways to reveal the news to the world. At one point we thought we’d just tell our respective parents over Skype from one of the countries we’d be in. That idea seemed too lazy and lame to both of us, so we scrapped it and determined to keep thinking. On the flight across the pond, I was giving the matter much thought, then I said, “It has to be Paris.” She readily agreed. But how? What method? With us on this trip were about 30 teenaged students plus some of their parents who all knew Stephanie and adored her like a favorite aunt. She was an International Baccalaureate English teacher at their high school, and the majority of them were students in the IB program. She is now the program coordinator. Each of them was emotionally invested to some degree in her well-being and our relationship as well, some heavily, others only slightly less so. We are still very close to a few of them and their parents to this day.
By M. Keith DeVilling3 years ago in Wander
All about the state of Karnataka
Karnataka is a state in southwestern India, bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the north, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the east, Andhra Pradesh to the southeast, and Tamil Nadu to the south. The state has a rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. With a population of over 61 million people, Karnataka is home to a mix of communities, religions, and cultures, each contributing to the state's unique identity.
By Emmanuel Andrew3 years ago in Wander
All about the state of Kerala, culture, peoples, places to see, religion, food, festival climate
Kerala is a beautiful state located in the southwestern part of India, known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. With a population of over 33 million, Kerala is home to a diverse mix of people, religions, and traditions, each contributing to the unique tapestry of this fascinating state.
By Emmanuel Andrew3 years ago in Wander
A Mexican Cobbler in San Diego Reads Me the Riot Act
"Never give them any money, never. If you do, you are part of the problem." These were the words that came out of the mouth of a visibly agitated cobbler in San Diego yesterday when I relayed to him the story of my recent encounter with corrupt Mexican police. A story I had published here only a few days ago.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Wander
The Rooms
Some one recently called me "The Resourceful One"... Saving money is a bit like a game to me. I relish in the challenge of finding a good discount, a random promotion, or a last minute deal. And who wants to spend money they don't need to? Right?
By Hannah Kawira Hartwell3 years ago in Wander
PLACES TO VISIT IN JHARKHAND
Jharkhand is a state located in eastern India. It was created in the year 2000 by the Bihar Reorganization Act, and it shares its borders with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east.
By Libin Chandran3 years ago in Wander
