europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Quillan: Evening in the Garden
Quillan: Evening in the Garden "There is no geographical solution to an emotional problem." Tony Soprano said that. But he’s not the only one. There is no shortage of shark-hearted platitude peddlers ready to tell you that you can’t escape your problems by leaving them, even as they offer you another pill. And like all truisms, it’s sometimes true. A schizophrenic will still hallucinate in Helsinki or Helena. The malignant narcissist will poison Yonkers and Yekaterinburg equally.
By Ryan Frawley6 years ago in Wander
Jersey—a Small Island With So Much to Offer
Getting around You may have booked a car at the same time as you booked your flight or ferry crossing to Jersey. If not, don’t panic. At the airport on arrival, there is a taxi rank. Or, a few steps from the taxi rank, is the bus stop for the service that will take you into St Helier via St Aubin. It costs £2.30 cash or £2.00 using contactless payment. This service runs reliably at 15 minute intervals. Try to get on the top deck for a full appreciation of the coast and landscape without having to worry about directions from behind the wheel of a car.
By Alan Russell6 years ago in Wander
Camino de Santiago, Day 1 | From Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles
So it begins… I still can’t believe that I took the first steps, did the first kilometers, experienced the first uphill and the first dead point already. Like 3 times. So with this, I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Me—something to remember for sure.
By Noemi Nemeth6 years ago in Wander
Lyon. Top Story - August 2019.
The train from Antibes to Marseilles takes less than half the time the bus needs, but it costs twice as much. During the time we spent in Juan les Pins, summer playground of the staggeringly wealthy, we were at our poorest. It was the bus for us. Two buses, in fact, from Juan to Cannes and then from Cannes to Marseilles. From there, a train carried us up from the coast, flakes of snow streaking like falling stars past the windows as we rode to Lyon.
By Ryan Frawley6 years ago in Wander
Top Things That a First Visitor Can Do in Paris
Paris is among the destinations in the world that you will surely want to visit over and over again. If you’re traveling to the City of Love for the first time and wondering what to do there, this article is for you. From going to the best museums in Paris to eating irresistible French pastries and shopping at Galeries Lafayette, here’s a list of the top things to do in Paris for first-time visitors.
By Jim Hughes6 years ago in Wander
Venice
Venice is without a doubt one of the most famous and visited cities in the entire world. It is romantic, charming, unique, and a bit daunting. Visiting Venice is definitely a “bucket list” destination to any serious traveler. Our first visit to Venice was over 20 years ago, and looking back on that adventure, it was a disappointment. Our subsequent visits, though, were all remarkably memorable. MUCH has been written about Venice, and I doubt that I can add anything new, but I’d like to make some observations on: (1) Our first visit, (2) St. Mark’s Square, (2) The Doge's Palace (3) the canals and bridges—specifically the Rialto and Academia Bridges, (4) The gondolas of Venice, and (5) Murano and Burano.
By Kathy Slamp6 years ago in Wander
Spain's Ibiza - A Destination with So Much Fun!
Spain has recently surpassed the record number of visitors with more than 82.6 million international arrivals by 2018. This represents an increase of .9 percent compared to 2017. Tourism in Spain is well established as a major sector of the economy, and recent data shows a booming industry: tourism accounts for 16 percent of Spain's GDP. In 2016, more than 75 million tourists visited the country.
By Osei Agyemang6 years ago in Wander
Sojourn From Budapest to Vienna
Budapest was such a visual city, we wished we had more time just to walk through and look. The winding cobbled streets, yellow bricks from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, neo-gothic cathedrals, labyrinths, giant indoor markets. A small and sophisticated city with good food and vibrant nightlife. My friend and traveling companion was really only wanting for a lesbian bar (Note, as of August 2019, there are no femme-oriented gay bars in Budapest, though there are a few for men).
By Virginia Rand6 years ago in Wander
Montenegro - By Kathy Slamp
One of the biggest surprises in visiting the countries near the Adriatic Sea is “discovering” Montenegro! Whether you arrive by land or sea, you will be filled with awe and wonder at the spectacular beauty of this little known country. A seasoned traveler might even compare some of the sites to Alaska’s fjords, yet there are major differences. The mountains around this beautiful little city look black; thus, the early sailors named it Montenegro or the "black mountain."
By Kathy Slamp6 years ago in Wander
