fact or fiction

Is it a fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores travel myths to help you avoid making that wrong turn.

Bracing Beauty
The Quiet Vitality of a Winter Landscape Winter is often portrayed as a season of sleep, a time when the natural world retreats into a state of suspended animation. However, to stand in the middle of a snow-covered forest is to realize that winter is actually a season of intense, focused vitality. It is a period defined by the unique relationship between the cold, the terrain, and the water that binds them together.
By meerjanan6 days ago in Wander
Wings Beneath the Midnight Snow
Midnight arrived the way it always does in winter—quietly, without ceremony, slipping into the world like a held breath. The village slept under a deep blanket of snow, rooftops softened into pale shapes, paths erased, fences buried. Even the river had slowed its voice, whispering beneath thin sheets of ice. Above it all, the sky stretched wide and dark, scattered with faint stars that seemed colder than usual.
By Farhadi7 days ago in Wander
WWE Reportedly Planning Return to Puerto Rico for 2026 Premium Live Event. AI-Generated.
Introduction WWE is planning a return to Puerto Rico in 2026. According to a new report, the company intends to host a major Premium Live Event (PLE) in San Juan. This would mark a return to a familiar international locale three years after its last event on the island.
By Saad 15 days ago in Wander
Balmy Beach Break
Eyes blink open — 4:45 am — all is calm, all is still. Not long ‘till seven o’clock and Kawana Beach parkrun... I can’t be late!
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶22 days ago in Wander
8 Mysterious Places on Earth You’ll Probably Never Get to Visit
Why We’re Drawn to the Unreachable There’s something undeniably tempting about the things we can’t have, or in this case, the places we can’t go. And today’s lineup? Absolute bucket-list heartbreakers. These are some of the most incredible, historically rich, and spine-tingling destinations on Earth… that you’ll almost certainly never set foot in.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Wander
Winter in Finland is ...
At this point, I swear the rain’s developed a personality. It hits the window every morning as if it owns it, as if I asked for a six-month subscription to Rain Unlimited. The Sun shows up for five minutes to remind me it exists. Quickly it disappears like it has better places to go, which, frankly, it does.
By Susan Fourtané about a month ago in Wander
A Little History In Heptonstall
Introduction Last week I holidayed in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and discovered a couple of things that I didn't know before getting there. One thing I did know is that several BBC series have been filmed there, "Happy Valley" and the current "Riot Women":
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Wander
Iceland Eclipse Festival 2026: A Cosmic Celebration of Music, Science, and Nature
In August 2026, the skies above Iceland will host one of the most breathtaking astronomical events of the century: a total solar eclipse. For four unforgettable days, travelers, stargazers, and adventurers from around the world will gather in the fishing village of Hellissandur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to witness this rare celestial alignment. But this isn’t just about looking up at the sky—it’s about immersing yourself in a once‑in‑a‑lifetime festival that blends science, art, music, and Iceland’s raw natural beauty.
By Tech Horizons3 months ago in Wander
Backcountry Backpacking the Lakeshore Trail in the Smoky Mountains: A True Test of Grit
I just returned from a 3-day backpacking backcountry trip in the Smoky Mountains. For those who love the Smokies, the call of the wilderness is irresistible. Winding footpaths, hidden campsites, and the promise of solitude pull hikers deep into one of the most beloved national parks in the country. Among the network of more than 900 miles of official trails, a handful stand out as true tests of endurance and patience. The Lakeshore Trail is one of them.
By Tim Carmichael3 months ago in Wander
The Dos and Don'ts of Travelling In A Group
This is not (just) a call-out to deeply inconsiderate people who I am currently on tour with, but a general guide to travelling as part of a group, especially when that group doesn't just consist of family who are obligated to not attempt to murder you until you get home and can be sent to opposite sides of the house.
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Wander
Getting Lost in Lisbon: The Magic of Wandering Without a Map
M Mehran The first rule of traveling, they say, is to always know where you’re going. Book your tickets early, plan your itinerary, mark every must-see on the map. But the best memories I’ve made while traveling didn’t come from careful planning. They came from getting lost.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in Wander
The Compass of No Direction
M Mehran The first time I left home without a destination, my friends thought I was reckless. “What if you get lost?” they asked. I smiled, because that was exactly the point.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in Wander