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Everything but the Ticket; Wander is your guide to the best activities, hotels, restaurants and holes-in-the-wall to check out on your trip.
Cambridge
Cambridge is referred to as the City of Perspiring Dreams. The Varsity Cambridge University is big, small, old, modern, stupid and clever — all at the same time. Ancient traditions exist alongside innovation; solitary thinkers burn the midnight oil, while others attack each other with pokers. It's that kind of place.
By Kevin McClintock8 years ago in Wander
Two Weeks Relaxing in the Spanish Lake District
We have just returned home from a relaxing two weeks in the Spanish Lake District, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world again. After working in Iceland (and loving it) we decided that we would like to have some summer sunshine and chose to go back to the place we have spent a lot of time over the past few European winters. We have made some great friends there and we also wanted to see the area in a different season. We went on a number of day trips and wanted to share these experiences with you.
By Ruth Gibson8 years ago in Wander
Best Party Cities For Backpackers
Backpacking is often called one of the best ways to see the world, primarily because it allows people to enjoy the full spectrum of the local color. Backpacking allows you to meet new people, try new foods, and get a real up-close look at how life is abroad.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Wander
Jungfrauhoch, Switzerland
Standing on the Jungfrau Platform at 3454m above sea level, this icy experience and views will take your breath away... Found halfway between the Swiss-Italian border and the beautiful water features of Interlaken, Mt. Jungfrau can be found next to Eiger and Monch, with views of the Aletsch Glacier. The best starting point for this trip is departing from Lauterbrunnen, easily accessible by road and rail and with great connections to Jungfrau region. Whether visiting the Jungfrau for onsite activities or following one of the regional Glacier Trails, the Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, definitely should not be missed out of a travel itinerary.
By Rosalyn Grams8 years ago in Wander
Your First 6 Months Then Everything After
Where are we now? What are we now? Where are we heading? It was an interesting 6 months encountering situations that were both planned and unplanned. The whole 180 days was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, slow and fast, tummy tumbling and a worth remembering experience for me and my wife. We never expected so much challenge and how adventurous it was that the only help and assistance we could run to are each other. Of course, there are other people who had been helping us along the way but on the part of decision making and situation handling, it's still just the two of us. We can say we are proud that we had already come this far. Upon realization that there is a lifetime left that we still need to go through, the accomplishments we’ve made so far and the problems we’ve wrestled and won should fuel and encourage us to keep on going.
By Reniel Barroso8 years ago in Wander
Best Rock Climbing Destination Vacations
There are a ton of amazing destination vacations that people can choose to enjoy during the summer, fall, spring, and winter. Some destination vacations, such as spa vacations, allow you to soak in the relaxing vibes while doing little to nothing physical.
By Miranda O'Conner9 years ago in Wander
Post-travel Blues: Coping After Coming Home
Travelling abroad is one of the only things money can buy that truly makes you happier: it broadens your mind, opens you up to new experiences, allows you to meet new people and lets you learn new languages. But one of the unexpected consequences of these adventures is returning home, and finding that the only thing that has changed is you!
By Hannah Collins9 years ago in Wander
How To Travel the World on a Budget
Most people will tell you that traveling the world is supposed to be an expensive venture. It's supposed to be one of those things that only can happen to trust fund kids and similar. But, if you look online, it's possible to travel around the globe on a shoestring budget.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Wander
Vegas Isn't The Ideal Family Place
Of course, don't get me wrong! Las Vegas is filled with opportunity, fortunes, and entertainment as far as the eyes can see. In the year of 2016, Las Vegas had OVER 42 Million visitors and made approx. over $11 Trillion off of visitors alone! But, the overall crime rate in Las Vegas is 37% higher than the national average. Also, anyone in Las Vegas has a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of any crime. Not to mention, Nevada as a whole was officially ranked the lowest in education and Nevada students are proven to be less likely to succeed than any other state in the United States. Besides, this place is just barely any fun for anyone under 21 who obeys the laws. For a "young, wild, and free" teenager, who likes to enjoy their weekends, such limited options for fun eventually become, well... not so fun anymore after being a resident for many long years. As for the weather, that no one has any control over. Summers reach nearly 120° F during the day and most times only cool to and an average of 80° F during the nights. Now I don't know about you, but this doesn't scream "home sweet home" to me.
By Niy TheGemini9 years ago in Wander
How Russians Deal with the Cold
How Russians Deal with the Cold In a country where the temperature can sometimes drop even lower than -50 degrees Celsius in winter, you'd expect the natives know something about how to deal with this face-numbing level of coldness. For a start, they can give you a rough idea of the temperature by gauging certain factors; if the mucous in your nose has started to freeze (an odd but not unpleasant feeling), it must be around -20C. If the water in your eyes starts to freeze (most uncomfortable), the temperature has hit somewhere near the -30C mark.
By jason offen9 years ago in Wander
