humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
WATCH VIDEO: Victoria said Wanni and Handi are her In-laws
In a funny conversation some of the HMs were discussing about those privileged in the house when someone mentioned Shaun as being lucky because of the girls twin and Victoria said yes oo, our inlaws are in charge now.
By Rekiyat Isahabout a year ago in Wander
An Entire Town of Dentists and Eye Doctors is Exactly as Strange as You Would Imagine
Have you ever wondered what a town that was made up almost entirely of dentists offices and eye doctors would look like? Who hasn't right? Well if you are one of the many for whom this question has been top of mind for years, your answer can be found with a quick visit to the town of Los Algadones, (literally translated from Spanish as some dunes) across the border in Mexico, just south of Yuma, Arizona. It is a small town that appears to have just three major industries, dentists, eye doctors, and drugstores along with a smattering of tiny restaurants and a few tourist focused knick-knack shops. What tourists would come to such a town you ask? Those seeking high quality dental and/or eye care at bargain basement prices like myself and my wife of course, along with many others from the United States and Mexico for whom basic and advanced dentistry has become unaffordable even for those with insurance. For the record both my wife and myself have excellent dental insurance in the United States and we already were getting most of our dental work done in Mexico, in Rosarito and Tijuana, at rates much reduced from those to be found in the United States. However, like in the US it has continued to grow in cost and reduce in quality. Moreover, getting dental work done outside of the United States comes with the major disadvantage of having to pay totally out of pocket up front and then spend the next 1-3 months battling with the insurance company for reimbursement. There is no direct billing of US based dental insurance companies available from any Mexican dentist we have yet encountered. The same is not true of all health care in Mexico as some of the largest hospitals on the mainland and in Baja are able to direct bill, but the vast majority are not and do not. I have had to learn many new skills since moving to Mexico almost two years ago, expertise in dental billing codes was not one I had predicted in advance I will admit. If only I could learn Spanish as quickly. When my wife needed a chunk of very expensive work and with me having issues with a recent bridge I had done in Rosarito we were looking for alternatives when my wife stumbled across Los Algadones on the internet and decided to make an appointment with one of the literally hundreds of dentist offices that have relocated there.
By Everyday Junglistabout a year ago in Wander
Uncovering Surprising Facts and Traditions from Around the World
Before I started teaching English online, I had lived in five countries, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Costa Rica - mostly English-speaking Western cultures. While I enjoyed learning about each culture, it was when I began teaching that I truly immersed myself in the factoids that were being presented daily.
By Vanessa Brownabout a year ago in Wander
Ghana's Now 4th Conflict Area As Akufo-Addo Stifles Media Worried Only About His Legacy Not Ghana
Sunday, 28 July 2024 By: TB Obwoge If the world found out about all the crime, corruption and the conflict areas in Ghana, it would surely no longer hold the place of Africa's 4th most peaceful country. People would stop traveling to the country if they knew it was not only the 2nd highest scamming country in Africa but that crime was on the rise over 40% since 2021.
By IwriteMywrongsabout a year ago in Wander
Exploring Solo. AI-Generated.
Essential safety tips for American solo travelers exploring foreign lands alone, including researching destinations, informing someone of your itinerary, keeping important documents safe, blending in with locals, trusting your instincts, and using technology for added security.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Wander
It's Not There Anymore
I can recall the first time I ever went to Clearwater Beach. It was way back in the late 80s when my mother was still driving her cool white Mercury Cougar. We drove all the way from the orange groves of Valrico (a once lovely suburb of Tampa) on what was known as Highway 60 across the Courtney Campbell Causeway bridge straight through to the beach. Then we'd get a table at the closest hotel with a deck for beach viewing, and listen to the steel drums clanging in splendid calypso music as the sun would set, a gorgeous pink cotton candy sky before us. Those were happy times.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Wander
Scientists have a headache finding ways to deal with venomous snake bites
British scientists have found new ways to reduce the number of deaths and disabilities caused by snake bites . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 140,000 people worldwide die each year from venomous snake bites, while 400,000 survivors are left with disabilities. Despite the seriousness of this problem, people often ignore it.
By Ken Daklak2 years ago in Wander
