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.
First Night in Formia
It was our first night in Formia, the Italian coastal town that became our first home in Europe. After another in a long line of sleepless nights and eye-stingingly early mornings, A’s afternoon nap went into overtime. The cat slept too, curled up in the crook of A’s knees, shielding her eyes with her asymmetrical feet.
By Ryan Frawley6 years ago in Wander
Bordeaux, France
In the attempt to have a more “off the beaten track” experience, I went to Bordeaux instead of Paris for a year during college. While there, we came to call the place “bored-o” for the lack of things to do and see, once we had exploited all we could of the area. The positive side of the experience was that we left as often as possible to see other parts of Europe, which we may not have done had we had Paris at our fingertips. Bordeaux was small, areas of it were extremely run down, and though I loved the African and Spanish influence in the food, dress, and neighborhoods, there were also places I was uncomfortable going.
By Jody Holman6 years ago in Wander
It's the World's Smallest Country but Has a Lot to Offer in Terms of Tourism!
Even though the Vatican city is the smallest country in the world, it is a collection of cult art and architecture. This interesting city is located in southern Europe of Italy. With a little more than 1,000 inhabitants, the population lives comfortably, but what's interesting is that no one was born here. Vatican citizenship is not based on birth, but it's only given to people who live in the Vatican for their work or services. More than 450 have Vatican citizenship, including 135 guards, with 5% of the population being women. Cardinals who live in the Vatican or in the Holy Place are considered seats of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy. The Vatican is an independent country.
By Osei Agyemang6 years ago in Wander
A Week in Amsterdam
We arrived to Amsterdam on July 23, 2019 to spend a week before our 12 night Royal Caribbean Baltic cruise and had no idea it would be as hot as it was. (104 degrees!) Neither my husband, nor I, have ever been to the city so we wanted to take some time to really enjoy it and take in as much as we could. We have come to learn that once we get off a cruise we are ready to head home and have no desire to explore. Anyone else feel that way too?
By Tarah Prater-Burkhart6 years ago in Wander
Never Home. Top Story - August 2019.
Blame it on Brexit. I never thought the vote would go the way it did, and that the country I was born in would decide to tear itself away from the rest of Europe. I thought I’d always be an EU citizen, with the right to live and work anywhere I chose in twenty-eight different countries. And because I always had the right, I never used it. It was only the thought I might lose a life I had always dreamed of, but never pursued, that made us take the leap we did.
By Ryan Frawley6 years ago in Wander
Must See Locations When Traveling to France
Choosing a place to travel to can be hard, but people should definitely visit France at least one time in their life and experience unforgettable memories. These amazing sights are something you wouldn't normally see on a typical family vacation destination to Utah or in the states. While there are amazing things to do in Utah and in the states, these destinations are something you won't want to miss out on! Here are a few of the places you should go when on a vacation in France.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Wander
Stonehenge Private Tour
Europe is full of historic sites that will fascinate and beguile you. But if you know where to look, there are often ways to experience these places on a more intimate level that few others are able to. From castle stays in Scotland to night tours of the Roman Colosseum to private dining at centuries-old pubs, there are enriching historical experiences at various attractions and sites. And Stonehenge is no different.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Wander
Unreal City
In those days I escaped to London, walking fast down the long King's Cross platform with music blasting in my headphones, out onto dirty roads longer than I'd ever seen in the relentless heat of the summers, where I'd go to friends' houses I never remembered in patchworks across the city, deciding on my favourite tube lines (the Jubilee, for its vast cement wells you could rattle up and down in and shiny metal doors with perfect Hollywood opening) and getting lost on the ones I hated (the Metropolitan, bomb shelter tubes after which reading anything in maroon causes my mind to empty itself of all sense of direction) and waiting sullenly at 24-hour kiosks run by grinning men while my friends arrived home to let me in, perpetually late.
By a live mammal6 years ago in Wander
A Millennial's Trip To:
An underestimated city, full of beautiful buildings, bustling bars and eateries galore. I must admit, when my excitable friend threw out the suggestion to have a holiday in Budapest, I was sceptical; is Budapest really the place for a girl's holiday?
By Kitty Houchin6 years ago in Wander
