nature

The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.

The mountain of knowledge
In my opinion, one goal in life is to reach the apex of the mountain of knowledge. But we all seem to be in a rush to attain this, and all following the same path that has been laid down for centuries. But we must also remember that life is more about the journey than it is the destination. You may be saying to yourself "but there are many paths that go up this mountain." And you are right in thinking so, but generally once one has chosen a path that is the one they stick to.
By White Wolf 4 years ago in Wander
Ocean Ice Cream
Summer is the ocean for me. You step outside and your skin immediately heats, the space of a breath all you get before your back is slicked with wet, humidity or sweat hard to gauge. Walking out of the house barefoot in the same careless way you like to the rest of the year results in the bottoms of your feet burning, even if you run to the safety of the grass on the tops of your feet, trying to touch the asphalt as little as possible. As a child with my mother the beach was a carefully planned excursion; chairs and cooler and bag with sunscreen, towels, and change of clothes all carefully tetris'd into the trunk, the day begun early. Older and with my father, it began groggily, irritable in the face of any prodding, parking further away and something usually forgotten at home.
By York S.4 years ago in Wander
Camp Quesadillas
The street stretched out straight and flat for the first time in hours. The sun blazing upon the northern islands scorched the flesh of my shoulders and neck despite the layers of sunscreen I had lathered. Sweat beaded beneath the cheap foam of my helmet, dripping to sting my eyes already watering from a morning of wind blast.
By Dakota Rice4 years ago in Wander
Protection in the Flames
There weren't always dragons in the valley. The air was still, silent of raging fire and the bellowing of leathery wings. One might ache for such a time of serenity. But perhaps without dragons in the valley, something much worse would be lurking in the mountains.
By Sandra Robbins4 years ago in Wander
A Hidden Gem in Las Vegas, Nevada
When it comes to exploring, Nevada is filled with many outdoor attractions that will get you some fresh air. Perfect for any age, this hidden gem is a great place to take an adventure any day. A peaceful place in the East Las Vegas Valley and roughly 20 minutes away from the Vegas Strip lies the Clark County Wetlands Park. According to the Nevada Park System, it is the largest park in Clark County, home to more than 200 species of birds and 7- species of mammals and reptiles.
By V4 years ago in Wander
Hooded Crows are Real and other Discoveries of an American
To say that me and my friend in Germany have been planning what to do while I'm in Potsdam for a week and a half would be a quiet understatement. Instead, she's spent several mornings (my middle of the nights) walking around her neighborhood, with her phone showing the various sights and sounds around her.
By Minte Stara4 years ago in Wander
Red Tide
Ah, 2022 and another summer is upon us. Won’t be long now that the cooler weather we have now will bring extremely hot temperatures and much needed rain.
By Margaret Brennan4 years ago in Wander
The freedom of the flowing waters. Top Story - April 2022.
I can't remember the last time I felt free, like really free. It has been so long since I believe I had that feeling, the feeling of being unencumbered by the weight of the world, by everything and everyone around me.
By Just Daniel4 years ago in Wander
My High Phobia
I’m afraid of heights. No! Let me rephrase that. It’s not the height that scares me, I’m terrified of falling from that height, whatever it is.
By Margaret Brennan4 years ago in Wander
The Advantage To Living In A Small Town
A long while back, an extremely shrewd individual let me know that I would ultimately travel widely and would learn numerous things. She additionally advised me to always remember where I came from, to always remember what was significant throughout everyday life.
By SOMLAL MURMU4 years ago in Wander
Azad Kashmir Travel and Tourism
5000 year old University Sharda ruins, forts, Korans and pandas, Mongols and Mughal passages, charming gardens, forests and trails, waterfalls, forts, archeological treasures. Millions of tourists are arriving in Kashmir from within the country. Now the government has opened Azad Kashmir to tourists like any other tourist destination in the country. This important sector is associated with the employment of more than half a million people of the independent state who were unemployed for five months. Kashmir is undoubtedly a paradise in the world. In the upper areas, even in June, the atmosphere and weather feel like January. One of the most beautiful part of Kashmir is under the control of India. The second part is Azad Kashmir and the third part is Gilgit-Baltistan. Fourth, under Chinese control. These are all masterpieces of beauty. In the last era of PPP in Azad Kashmir, attention was paid to bring the state closer to Gilgit-Baltistan. Which everyone welcomed. Everyone wants to try to establish friendly relations with the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. Former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif has announced construction of Neelam Expressway and Shunthar Tunnel, an important highway connecting Azad Kashmir with Gilgit-Baltistan and China. It is not known what happened with these projects. Immediate work did not start. Construction of Wadi Lipa tunnel was also necessary. But even this was not constructed. If the Imran Khan government took into account the need to include Azad Kashmir in the C-Pack, took an interest in the completion of important projects and kept development separate from politics, It will lead to the development of the region. In the time of Dogra Maharajas, ancient routes connected Kashmir with Central Asia, Iran and China. If the governments of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir pay special attention to the construction and development of the region together with Islamabad, then the fate here will change.
By shakeel ahmad4 years ago in Wander
A Grand Luxury Retreat In Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
In the year of the pandemic when everything comes to a standstill, we missed traveling the most. If we look on the positive side, the resorts and retreats found time to redeveloped themselves and welcome guests again in their newly renovated environment.
By Swati Dubé4 years ago in Wander