fact or fiction

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

Over-Tourism: An irreparable damage to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu was built around 1450 and the magnificence of its location nestled among the slopes of the Andes-Jungle of Peru, made it listed among the 7 wonders of the world (Brodersen, 2016). After its rediscovered in 1911, for many years it preserved the natural and authentic infrastructures: no ladders, no signs, no repaired roofs and completely pathless. It remained authentic and magnificent until UNESCO declared Machu Picchu a World Heritage Site in 1983, capturing the attention of international and local stakeholders (UNESCO, 2012).
By Maria Paz Universe6 years ago in Wander
The Plane Trip
Our classroom was the 3rd one to be called up to go through the metal detector and get our luggage checked by security. I breathed in and slowly breathed out; just the thought of leaving the solid ground in a plane made me slightly queasy. Two lines down I heard BEEP BEEP BEEP, one of the alarms must have gone off. A few people including me covered our ears with our hands to block out the loud noise the machine made. There was no serious reason the detector went off, it was just a kid that was not with us trying to sneak his phone with him, I’m guessing his parents got mad at him and told him he lost his phone privileges or something around that topic.
By Lillian Hiers6 years ago in Wander
Santiago de Compostela - The History Of The Lighthouse of Spirituality
Millions of people from across the globe have walked the legendary path that is the Camino de Santiago, and ended their journey at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Let's take a look at how the city of Santiago de Compostela, the lighthouse of spirituality, was founded.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Wander
Breaking the British Stereotype
Ah, Britain; the tea-drinking, Queen-loving, top-hat-wearing, la-di-da snobby country that everyone's heard of. The very country that specialises in football, 'I heart Queen Elizabeth' t-shirts, and of course, tea bags.
By Jord Tury6 years ago in Wander
The Ocean's Call
The ocean breeze swept through the curtains hanging over the door that lead outside, washing the scent of saltwater throughout the room and over my sleeping form. The cool air stirred me and I opened my eyes slowly, a small smile gracing my face. This place was… beautiful. A paradise I never wanted to leave. The sound of the waves crashing against the sand bringing a sense of peacefulness.
By Bryce Plastridge6 years ago in Wander
These People Took a "Trip" to The Bermuda Triangle... and the Reviews Are Hilarious!
We've all heard the tale of The Bermuda Triangle. If you haven't, you may have been living under a rock. Or the triangle itself.
By Veronica Thor6 years ago in Wander
Top 7 Interesting Facts that Will Make You Want to Travel
Travelling is the best thing one will ever do in life, as it comes with a set of teachings on how to be free in the comprehensive sense of the world. It brings out exceptional experience in various fields hence the best investment. Basically, travelling is mainly connected with building social relationships, prospects to study and grow, as well as commitment.
By Rebecca Siggers7 years ago in Wander
7-007-70 (Part 2 Cont'd)
If anyone would have told me, a Liverpudlian lad of 13, that less than eight years after moving to live in Israel, that I would join the Mossad, one of the most prestigious, if not THE most prestigious intelligence agency in the world, I would have said they are nuts. Shall I make a confession? I sometimes wonder 'was I hallucinating?' But no, I was not...
By P J7 years ago in Wander
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders in the world, located in Agra, India. It was build by emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth. Taj Mahal took approximately 20-22 years and 20,000 workers to complete. It was totally complete in 1653, so it is also one of the oldest buildings in the world. It is covered by pure white marble and the walls of the "Taj Mahal" were decorated by expensive diamonds and gems. It is believed that all the precious things such as expensive stones and diamonds were stolen from Taj Mahal by Britishers. When Britishers took the power over India, then Taj Mahal went through some damages and Britishers stole most of the precious stones from its walls.
By Being Human7 years ago in Wander
The Benefits of Health Tourism
You must have noticed that the option of recovery abroad is being more and more widely discussed, so it feels as if health tourism is another invention of the new era. Quite the contrary, ancient Greeks had been traveling to destinations for improving their health long before you started contemplating a similar journey. The reason why everybody is talking about solving their health issues abroad is because there are so many advantages to having certain medical procedures done outside your home country. Here we bring you only a few of them.
By Elena Willson8 years ago in Wander
Facts of the London Underground: Part I
There are many different facts that are relatively unknown on the London Underground, no matter how many journeys a year you make there’s always more to learn.
By Interesting Stories8 years ago in Wander
Will We Ever Vacation on Mars?
It's a mere dot in the night sky, nothing more than a speck 2,106 miles away from us, holding up two satellites of its own while spinning at about 24 kilometers per second. Mars, the red terrestrial planet whose very existence has given us both a feeling of literal warmth and extreme high hopes, unfortunately has an atmospheric pressure of 0.636 kilopascal and a composition rating of 95 percent carbon dioxide. Add that to the near extreme distance of utter darkness separating it from us, Mars oftentimes seems like a singular part of our own existence yet to be accurately unraveled.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Wander