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Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
10 Central London Museums to Visit When They Reopen
With Britain gradually reopening after the COVID-19 lockdown, London’s many museums can now sense a light at the end of the tunnel. However, it will be quite a challenge to get up and running again. Since they closed on March 18th, museums have lost around four months of revenue, and the combination of social distancing restrictions and a wider reluctance to travel will lead to a reduced income for many months. Major museums (The National Gallery, The V&A, etc) will be able to recover, but smaller museums are in genuine danger of closing. Therefore, it would be a good idea to support more obscure museums which often get overlooked by tourists and the public. These 10 Central London museums are in a particularly fragile position, but really deserve to stay open for years to come. It is certainly worth paying a visit to them during the remainder of 2020…
By Rtotalmagic6 years ago in Wander
Once Upon a Time, We Stood Side by Side...
I was already planning to leave Paris when lockdown began and so, with Macron's announcement, I felt that I had little choice but to return to my home country; tiny old England. With a one way ticket to Athens, and a sailing course waiting for me in Corfu, I was packing up my life by March, and just starting to get anxious that Coronavirus would derail my plans. And, of course, that's exactly what did happen. Having just quit my job, and due to soon hand in the keys to my apartment, my flight was cancelled, and so instead I found myself taking a last minute Eurostar to good old London, quite unsure as to what I would do next.
By Emma Styles6 years ago in Wander
Fly Me to the Moon
If you had looked just to the right of the moon at 9:20pm on May 27th, you would have seen a rocket pass by. Or, you wouldn’t have, because it was postponed at the last minute, and what you would have actually seen at 9:20pm was me, sat by the water, looking just to the right of the moon.
By Sophia Carey6 years ago in Wander
Top 5 scenic routes in the UK
The carbon emissions produced by the automotive sector have came up against barrels of criticism in recent times, from environmental groups and European governments alike. These discussions have prompted manufacturers to revise traditional forms of motoring and consider new alternatives, one of which is the all-electric alternative to existing harmful fuels such as petrol and diesel. The perception of electric vehicles is set to evolve, with a steer towards conserving the earth’s finite resources and reducing harmful gaseous emissions.
By Jack Johnson6 years ago in Wander
Indecent Rubbing May Cause Pregnancy
Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. You shouldn’t go to Paris without visiting Pere Lachaise cemetery. Not only is it a tree lined island of tranquility from which to escape the throngs of tourists, it is inhabited, if one can use that word, by some fascinating characters from history. Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde and Frederic Chopin are all buried there and the list of famous characters goes on and on.
By MikeAlexander6 years ago in Wander
The Best Places to Escape London's Mania
Living in London is a diverse and visceral experience. It would be impossible to have a population of almost 9 million different people living in the same place and not have rushing crowds and people in every direction that you look. It is one of the great strengths and weaknesses of the capital. London is an amazing city because people from all backgrounds come together to live side by side.
By Chris Smith6 years ago in Wander
Exploring Scotland's Past
Scotland, also known as Alba, has a rich history full of tragedies, struggles, and triumphs. We shall explore a handful of these now through several monuments and historic landmarks throughout the land, starting in the capital city of Edinburgh...
By Rachael Spafford6 years ago in Wander
How to Get a Letter from Juliet
Before even watching the movie “Letters to Juliet”, I was excited to go to Verona as part of my Mediterranean Trek. So I planned out my visit to this city mainly by borrowing the movie from a friend. The only mistake I made was that I booked a mere two nights in Verona, leaving me with just one full day to experience all that this quaint city has to offer.
By Jessica Lippe6 years ago in Wander
Traveling Abroad with the Coronavirus
I started what was supposed to be an extended European trip in late February 2020. Just a couple days before leaving, I heard that the coronavirus, which previously was only really an issue in China, was now infecting parts of Northern Italy, particularly the two cities I was going to visit: Milan and Venice. Thankfully, I was landing in Munich, where at the time there had only been a few cases that were already treated. I left on my trip, knowing that I would need to keep an eye on the news to see if I needed to rearrange my plans with Italy. But since my time in Northern Italy was a month away, I was hopeful that the coronavirus outbreak would be taken care of by then.
By Jessica Lippe6 years ago in Wander
