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The Joys of Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico
Intro Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a hauntingly beautiful festival unique to Mexico. It combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls Day, a Roman Catholic day of prayer and remembrance of the departed, brought to Mexico by Spanish invaders in the early 1500s.
By Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl Travel3 years ago in Wander
The Top 5 Most Stunning Finland Beaches You Need To Visit
The beaches in Finland are some of the most stunning in the world. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, then you should definitely consider visiting one of these beaches.
By lzzi smith3 years ago in Wander
HYOH - "Hike Your Own Hike"
Supposedly there is a saying on the Appalachian Trail: "Hike your own hike," which encourages each person to hike the way that they want to, giving whatever they have for their own hike to complete their goal. I did not see this a lot on the AT, but I am slowly learning to take the sentiment to heart. I was given a backwards compliment one day when a thru-hiker (someone who is hiking the entire trail from Georgia to Maine) asked how far I had covered that day. I told him I started late and just hiked eight miles. He said, "That's why you look so put together," basically stating that I didn't do much. This was my first example that I was not on the same wavelength as other more "seasoned" hikers who had been there for more than three months.
By Hannah Marie. 4 years ago in Wander
Havana St, Havana
Sam strums his guitar. An old battered thing that has seen better days. The sound resonates off the ramshackle walls on the opposite side of the narrow street as he plays a song called El Despertar, a melancholic refrain that seems at odds with the general Cuban outlook. I don’t speak much Spanish but Ricardo explains that it’s about bravery in the face of an uncertain future and now I understand its appeal for the people of Cuba. Sam sings passionately, although slightly out of tune, from deep within, making the accompanying facial expressions. Just as the song is building a little tabby cat appears from behind him, joining in vocals. It takes a second for Sam to notice but when he does he stops mid chorus, picks up the guitar with one hand, the kitten with the other, and with a slight bow of the head steps inside and disappears. “Feeding time”, says Ricardo as if he’s seen this before.
By Mark Eden4 years ago in Wander
Mystical Visit to The Aran Islands
When touring along the west coast of Ireland, taking a boat trip to the not too distant Aran Islands should be a high priority for you. The Aran Islands are comprised of 3 islands, ranging from the smallest to the largest.
By Patrick Duane4 years ago in Wander
Sledding the Epic White Sand Dunes of New Mexico
How would I describe my visit to White Sands National Park in New Mexico? Well, in one word, spellbinding. That is what it felt like when we first laid eyes on these vast white sand dunes.
By Patrick Duane4 years ago in Wander
Iceland Travel Adventures
It is difficult to find the words to describe Iceland. Words that come to my mind include amazing, beautiful, unimaginable, out of this world, a view that stops your mind and fills your heart.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Wander
Sightseeing When Everyone's Asleep!. Top Story - October 2021.
It's a beautiful sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs in Madagascar. Many tourists enjoy watching the last rays of sun and just a few minutes later, they all get in the cars and get back to their hotels, except me!
By Amirreza Kamkar4 years ago in Wander
Road Trip: Virginia
Past the homes of Washington and Jefferson and following a route that felt as zig-zag as the battlefield fences that crisscross the countryside, my partner and I headed east from the beaches of Virginia to the border of West Virginia.
By Will Hull4 years ago in Wander
Death Valley, California Road Trip
Have you ever been called by nature? Death Valley National Park called my name; I’m deeply grateful I listened. I visited the hottest place on Earth during the hottest year ever recorded! On July 9, 2021 Death Valley reached 130 degrees, record-breaking heat. I was there June 21-22, 2021, the temperature reached 107, with a refreshing wind during the day.
By Tess Timmons4 years ago in Wander
Welcome to Ponce
The Cuidad de Leones (City of Lions) and La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South) are some of the names used to describe the city of Ponce located on the small island of Puerto Rico. Ponce sits between a Central Mountain Range and the Caribbean Sea and received its name from the island’s first governor, Juan Ponce de León. It’s also the second-largest city on the island after San Juan.
By Diana Lotti4 years ago in Wander
Waste Management Redefined
The days were most cloudy at that time of year and when a nice day occurred, it tended to brighten my mood. That’s what happened one day back in February when the weather was beautiful. That day the sun was shining, the temperatures were well above freezing, the snow was melting (although not quickly enough for me) and I decided it was too nice outside to waste the day hibernating inside my house. I decided to take a long drive and went to one of my favorite places: Captree State Park.
By D. D Bartholomew5 years ago in Wander