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Where to Learn Iaido in NYC: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Sword Training in New York
Are you drawn to the elegant, meditative, and disciplined art of Japanese swordsmanship? Iaido (居合道) offers more than martial art technique—it’s a pathway toward inner calm, sharp focus, and physical mastery. In this guide, you'll discover where to learn Iaido in NYC, how to find traditional sword training near you, and explore authentic Aikido and Iaido classes near Rego Park that preserve the spirit of classical Japanese budō.
By Genyukan Dojo5 months ago in Wander
My Day-by-Day Experience on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Pokhara was still sleepy in the morning as I fastened my pack and boarded the jeep to Nayapul. I remember driving wind in my hair, windows open, and the green rolling hills stretching out like a welcome mat.
By Maik Tyson6 months ago in Wander
Behind the Glass Tank
The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan One of the largest aquariums in the world, filled with whale sharks and all kinds of amazing fishes — this is how I learned about the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, a world-famous aquarium in Japan.
By Matthew Yu6 months ago in Wander
The Rich Tapestry of Pashtoon Culture: A Legacy of Honor, Hospitality, and Heritage
The Rich Tapestry of Pashtoon Culture: A Legacy of Honor, Hospitality, and Heritage The Pashtoon (or Pashtun/Pakhtun) culture is one of the oldest, most vibrant, and deeply rooted cultures in South-Central Asia. Spread across Pakistan (mainly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan) and Afghanistan, Pashtoons represent a unique blend of ancient tribal traditions, Islamic values, poetic expression, and unwavering hospitality. For centuries, their cultural practices have remained resilient in the face of globalization, war, and migration. This article explores the multifaceted elements of Pashtoon culture, including their social structure, code of conduct (Pashtunwali), language, dress, cuisine, music, festivals, and challenges in the modern era.
By Noor Salam6 months ago in Wander
What the Orange Wall Knew.
The weather was undecided. Rain in the air but not on the ground. A grey that did not press too hard. Still, I felt restless, like something inside me needed air. Not errands. Not chatter. Just space.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.6 months ago in Wander
Top 10 Places to Sluice for Gold in the U.S.(at least we think so)
GOLD FEVER NEVER REALLY LEFT There’s something about gold that gets under your skin; figuratively, we hope. Long before the words “cryptocurrency” or “stock portfolio” made people clutch their wallets, it was a different fever that gripped America: Gold Fever. Men left their families, women started their own empires, entire towns sprung up over night, and all around the promise of a shiny metal hiding in dirt.
By The Iron Lighthouse6 months ago in Wander
First-Class Travel Writing Tips
Everyone loves a holiday. But how do go about earning your living writing about them? Surely it’s the easiest gig going, right? You hop on a plane, chill out by the pool for a week or two and write about the fabulous hotel you stayed in when you get back. If you want to write and give a travel copywriting agency a run for its money, then read on to discover our selection of first-class travel writing tips that will get your writing off to a head start.
By Isabella Wood6 months ago in Wander
The Map Beneath the Ashes
The wind howled through the bones of the burned-out village, lifting ash and memory into the cold morning air. Twelve-year-old Arham stood at the edge of the ruins, clutching a scarf over his mouth. He wasn’t supposed to be here. No one came back to this place.
By Babar Ali6 months ago in Wander
Why Stoicism Feels So Relevant Right Now (Even If You’ve Never Read It)
There’s something in the air lately — a quiet longing for steadiness. Not for more advice. Not for hacks, routines, or mindless motivation.
By Benevolentia6 months ago in Wander
The Landscape’s Lines of Desire
On Green Lanes and Holloways Of all the various roads and paths that snake their way through the countryside – A roads, B roads, byways and bridleways – it’s interesting to note that some ways are invested with more romance than the rest. By some ways, I mean green lanes and holloways.
By Ian Vince6 months ago in Wander
Why is India regarded as the hub of medical tourism for IVF treatment?
India leads the way to being among the top 5 major economies of the world, and this position has certainly not come without a reason. The country has earned the most preferred healthcare destination for medical tourists from the USA. And when it comes to IVF tourism, India holds the reputation of having world-class embryologists, affordable methodologies, and overwhelming success rates. IVF treatment in India would typically cost around USD 4,000 to USD 7,000 per cycle compared to USD 13,000 to USD 16,000 in Western nations.
By Johnathan Walter6 months ago in Wander
How to Build a Life That Feels Like Yours
Most people don’t choose the life they live. Not really. They wake up inside it, go through the motions, and tell themselves this is just how life is. Busy. Heavy. Uncomfortable in all the quiet ways no one else can see.
By Benevolentia6 months ago in Wander