budget travel
If you budget wisely, your travel funds can go a long way, though not as far as you.
Absolved of All Sins!
We went on a day trip to Armenia with my son and friend Katie to explore its apostolic monasteries. Our first stop, Akhtala Monastery, had a monument to Armenian-Georgian friendship in the form of two rings joined by a pomegranate, the national fruit of both countries.
By Lana V Lynx24 days ago in Wander
The EXplorer
I am a follower of all things Travel and Adventure, my eyes light up at the discovery of a new flight route to Armenia, A camel trek in the Western Sahara or a Windsurfing trip in Naxos. I sometime discover information about destinations so far removed from any known tourist guides that I cannot even pinpoint them on the world map without tracing the steps of previous explorers with some kind of obsessive desire to find the answers. The thought of the unknown is what drives my spirit of adventure, I leave scribbles and notes in diaries about trips and ideas far into the future, even if they are not viable or I never embark on them, but each idea is what inspires and motivates me to keep taking those steps to find what is over the horizon.
By Malachai Hough27 days ago in Wander
Coastal Series: Part I (Washington State)
Washington does not introduce its coastline. It lets you find it... There’s no sudden reveal, no postcard moment engineered for the windshield. The coast arrives gradually, in pieces... Through rain-darkened trees, through logging towns that never rebranded themselves, through long stretches of road where the radio fades, and the sky lowers itself closer to the ground.
By The Iron Lighthouse28 days ago in Wander
Are Trains in Morocco Kid-Friendly? by Morocco Family Vacation
Traveling with kids often means rethinking everything you take for granted as an adult from transport to meals to pacing. On our family trip to Morocco, one question kept coming up: Are trains in Morocco kid-friendly?
By Ariel Cohen29 days ago in Wander
Kudremukh Trek: Finding Simplicity on a Mountain Path. AI-Generated.
The Kudremukh trek is not the kind of adventure that overwhelms you with difficulty or noise. Instead, it gently pulls you away from the rush of daily life and reminds you how comforting simplicity can be. Set in the heart of Karnataka’s Western Ghats, Kudremukh is where green hills roll endlessly, forests whisper instead of roar, and every step feels unhurried.
By Aditi Khandelwalabout a month ago in Wander
Kudremukh Trekking: Walking Through Nature at Its Calmest. AI-Generated.
Kudremukh trekking feels like stepping into a slower world. Tucked away in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, this trek doesn’t try to impress you with drama or difficulty. Instead, it gently invites you to walk, breathe, and notice how green the world can be when nature is left undisturbed. If your idea of travel is less about rushing and more about feeling present, Kudremukh is the kind of place that quietly stays with you.
By Aditi Khandelwalabout a month ago in Wander
Jhalana Leopard Safari: Nature’s Secret Corner in Jaipur. AI-Generated.
When people talk about Jaipur, the conversation usually revolves around forts, palaces, and colourful bazaars. The city’s royal past is impossible to ignore, and rightly so. But hidden quietly beyond the busy roads and historic monuments is a place that tells a very different story—one of silence, patience, and raw wilderness. Jhalana Leopard Safari is Jaipur’s best-kept natural secret, offering travellers a rare chance to experience wildlife without leaving the city behind.
By Aditi Khandelwalabout a month ago in Wander
Netravati Trek – Where Misty Hills Meet Silence. AI-Generated.
Some treks are about conquering heights. Others are about conquering noise—escaping it, stepping away from it, and rediscovering a quieter rhythm of life. The Netravati Trek, tucked away in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, is exactly that kind of journey. It’s where misty hills stretch endlessly, silence feels comforting rather than empty, and nature still feels raw and untouched.
By Aditi Khandelwalabout a month ago in Wander
How to Stop Chasing “Perfect Moments” in Umrah
Every pilgrim, while performing the sacred journey of Umrah, wishes for all the perfect moments. But in reality, Umrah was never meant to be perfect. It was meant to be sincere. Pilgrims arrive in Haram, carrying many expectations.
By Abdul Rahim Khanabout a month ago in Wander
