travel advice

All the travel how-tos, where-tos, must-dos, packing suggestions and more.

What Should You Know About Fall Camping?
While spring is for searching for the best blooms and summer is all for adventures in the beach, mountain, or river, then fall is for camping. No matter how much adventure you’ve had in the other seasons, you can never miss out the benefits of camping during the fall.
By Miriam Lawrence7 years ago in Wander
How to Plan Your First Travel Backpacking Trip (Like a Boss)
Planning your first trip abroad is nerve-racking, exhilarating, and scary. Will you pick the right location? What about getting the right price? How do you choose the perfect activities? What cities should you go to, and how will you get there?
By Natasha Sydor7 years ago in Wander
Magic, the Kind You Get in Coconuts 🥥
How many times have you read an article about the health benefits of coconut oil? Too many? I’ll apologise in advance because I’m about to convince you that coconuts are your best, most reliable travel companion.
By Daisy Germaine7 years ago in Wander
Disneyland: How to Prepare
We all love Disney because of the great movies and it reminds us all of our childhood, when life was simple. So, if you are planning to go in the next little while, here are a few things to remember. (This list was compiled for Canadians.)
By Ada Zuba7 years ago in Wander
Free Accommodation? Sign Me Up!
Looking for free accommodation? Look no further than this. The Couchsurfing app is very popular amongst travellers and locals. It offers many different experiences other than "couch surfing." You can use the app to find people nearby to meet up with, join events and message other members.
By Daisy Germaine7 years ago in Wander
Overseas Travel Checklist
Traveling overseas is one of the most thrilling experiences for anyone. You might feel a mix of happiness, excitement, and anxiety as you’re about to fly and set foot to a different country with a different culture, people you don’t know, and places and things you’re unfamiliar with. But as long as you are prepared, you greatly lessen the risk of fear and anxiety, increasing your chances of having an enjoyable, relaxing, and fun trip abroad!
By Sophia Moore7 years ago in Wander
Research Tips
I am someone who loves to research, organize and color-code. I am currently planning a vacation for myself. I’m not going by myself, my husband and our good friend is joining me. I quickly realized just how much I really love to do this kind of thing.
By Ashley Hamilton7 years ago in Wander
5 Trips Every Person Should Take at Least Once in Life
Exploring a new place, meeting new people, experiencing different cultures and overcoming diverse challenges, these are the ingredients that make the recipe for the dish called travelling. Travelling feeds the mind and the soul with all the necessary nutrients for the overall growth of a person. One should travel as much as they can. Not only is it fun to explore new places and see what the world has in store for us, but it’s also a great form of learning and therapy. You are exposed to different roads, cultures and obstacles that teach you how to deal with different circumstances in life and leave you like a more aware person.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Wander
New Orleans Originals
New Orleans is full of tourist traps from tours, to museums, to specialty stores, so while it may seem best to do them all if you can, here's a few that are particularly worthwhile.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 years ago in Wander
Spectacular Ocean Kayaking Eco-Adventures in Hawaii
Eco-adventuring at its finest, kayaking is one of the most versatile outdoor recreational activities in the Hawaiian Islands. Kayakers can paddle wild and challenging ocean waters, explore tranquil backwater bays or navigate scenic fresh river waterways. A good many of the best snorkeling spots in the Hawaiian Islands are only accessible by ocean kayak.
By Marlene Affeld7 years ago in Wander
The Foreigner Guide: Tips for Moving to the UK
Documentation Before coming into the country make sure you meet all the Home Office requirements and your documents are legal and up to date. If you are outside of EU, make sure you get a visa for as long as you can. Once you get a visa and have lived in UK for a certain amount of time, check what you need to do to get whats called a settled status. Residency will give you the opportunity to live in UK for as long as you want.
By Alex Korr7 years ago in Wander
The Romanticism of Travel
Do you dream of traveling through Europe and living your dream while you see the famous cities and culture? Most people seem to have this desire and long for the opportunity to go.
By Samuel Block7 years ago in Wander