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Stories in Wander that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
People We Meet on Vacation: 5 Stars
I was on vacation when I read this book and all it made me want to do was plan more vacations. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry is a perfect light read. However, fair warning, it WILL make you want to plan a vacation. Below is a brief summary followed by my thoughts and recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Wander
On the Prowl at Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, a 96 mile sliver of land 70 miles south of Adelaide, Australia, is a bit of a misnomer. Sure, there are lots of kangaroos around but the island is a nature preserve, often called Australia’s Galapagos, with hundreds of other animals as well - echidnas, possums, penguins and koalas - sharing the area with 4,500 permanent islanders who farm or service the tourist trade. Connected to the mainland by air and ferry, the Island is a favorite vacation spot for Aussies and foreigners. Animals may have the run of the place but people live here too.
By John Thomson4 years ago in Wander
How to Make the Most of a Low-Budget Move Abroad
At age 28, I flew on a one-way ticket to China. I arrived without a job, just booked a few nights at a hostel, and winged it from there. By the end of about two years, I’d experienced some of the most challenging times in my life — but also some of the most magical. Would I do it again in a heartbeat, just as low-budget and haphazardly? Hands down, yes.
By Pavia Sandgreen4 years ago in Wander
10 Fascinating Facts About the 10 Countries With The Fewest Tourist Arrivals In The World
There are 196 countries in the world, and according to the World Bank, 10 of them are visited far less than the others. Whether it's because of their distance from other countries, their lack of tourism infrastructure, or their political and social instability, these 10 little-known countries are fascinating and worthy of exploration.
By Alain Saamego4 years ago in Wander
5 Ways to Make Air Travel More Bearable
I boarded my first plane at around 3 months old. Since then, I can’t even begin to count how many times I have had to hand over my passport to a grumpy looking immigration officer. I genuinely think I may have caught more planes in my life than buses, partly because I have been lucky enough to see much of the world while travelling, but mostly because my family and friends live in multiple different countries.
By Sean Bennett4 years ago in Wander
