humanity

If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.

Homesickness
Emotion is natural, and travelling generally evokes a multitude of different emotions. Excitement, anticipation, and joy are some of the positive ones. However, there are some emotions you may feel that do not fall under the "happy" category. As a student studying abroad, I know first hand how your emotions can be all over the place, and I’ve learnt some techniques to help with it.
By Hayley Winter8 years ago in Wander
April 28, 2017 - Horse Cave, KY - Sam, Julia, and Ethan
Today, I woke up with absolutely no idea that I would do something my parents, television, and society at large always said not to do: I picked up a group of hitchhikers.
By Gabriel Cabrera8 years ago in Wander
7 Strange Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the World
In America, we all know how Valentine's Day works: it is a day to declare your undying love, sprinkled with boxes of chocolates, bouquets of roses and romantic gestures that you've saved up all year for this one very day in February. We share the history of St. Valentine, and how he made his mark in time with his own acts of love and goodwill while simultaneously taunting the single people in our lives with said exertions of our unwavering, undying love.
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Wander
Exploration
Wanderlust. It’s become such a popular phrase in today's society. You can find the words carefully etched onto jewelry pieces and lettered on maps and canvases in just about every Target you walk into. So many people like the idea of traveling the world but the only “why” they come up with, for the most part, is to seek adventure.
By Lilly Kaly8 years ago in Wander
Why Do We Travel?
Most anyone who is asked the question "would you like to travel the world?" will answer yes, but most people never will. Excuses always come up and important problems present themselves in our daily lives, and the "I want to travel now" soon transforms into "I'll travel when I find the time." But then do we ever really find the time? Is there ever a moment in our lives where all of our other responsibilities are put on hold, our health and funds are sustainable, and there are no job or family/friend problems that need our assistance? Probably not. But that should not mean we should not still travel.
By Kristine Byrum8 years ago in Wander
The Exact Moment I Fell in Love With Los Angeles
It’s everybody. All the time. Working. Dreaming. Driving. Struggling. Thriving. Getting fucked. Hoping that this match isn’t another person trying to promote their career from Tinder.
By Amanda Tynan8 years ago in Wander
New Week New Family
One of the most important aspects of my journey here in Thailand was doing a village homestay. Prior to the homestay, I've never experienced one so I was a little nervous, but definitely ready for the experience. I remember telling myself not to have any expectations and to go with the flow, which I like to think I'm really good at. I remember on my two hour ride here, I was thinking about life and how grateful I am to be following my dreams and doing something others may not have the opportunity to do. Little did I know, this five day experience was one of the best times of my life and I actually want to go back to the village and stay for a weekend with my host family.
By Chel Sel8 years ago in Wander
Poor German Julius! Tangier Dilemmas
27.03.2016 Tangier, Morocco Evening sunlight shines. Echoes of joyful chatter play around the white pasted buildings, the town has just finished work for the day. A sea salt scent fills the air.
By Gareth Loughlin8 years ago in Wander
Who Am I?
I often get asked if I consider myself more French or German. Having a German mother and a French father, I have been raised in between two cultures. I was born in France but lived most of my life in Germany. I went to a French school in Berlin so my education was based on the French teaching approach. I was mostly surrounded by German and French students and was also exposed to many international pupils. When I was living in Berlin, I used to look at myself as a typical French. However, the more I came back to France, the more I started realising I was not as French as I thought. Funny enough, I began considering myself as French when being in Germany and German when staying in France. After all, I was both, I could choose and it made me feel special, part a small group, different from most friends. But sometimes confused or isolated.
By Cannelle Rambaud-Measson8 years ago in Wander
Three Reasons Why Going to a Summer Camp Can Literally Change Your Life
I want to start off by saying I'm completely biased to the camp I've been attending since I was seven, but I'm sure that all camps have a great experience, and are special in their own way.
By Kristina Slottke8 years ago in Wander
Through the Eyes of a Traveler
Standing at the airport and saying goodbye to my home was one of the hardest moments I've ever experienced. Waiting to board my flight to Seoul, South Korea I looked at my mother's tear filled eyes and felt so scared, sad, excited, proud, regretful. I was ready to start this new life, so why was I so hesitant?
By Nicole Goulet8 years ago in Wander
Why I Decided to Travel. Top Story - January 2018.
As a child I would always have this weird urge that wouldn't let me stay still. I daydreamed all the time and pretended I was somewhere distant, going through the most incredible adventures. Today, I know that that restlessness has a name; it's called wanderlust… And my wanderlust has taken me far. At 27, I visited over 90 cities in 27 countries, and have been to four of the seven continents. But how did this happen?
By Ana Baptista8 years ago in Wander