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Ideas for Traveling to Your Next Big Destination
Traveling is something that every living thing has to do from time and again. Moreover, as human beings, we are blessed to have so many ways of commuting. Also, that's why it's criminal for you to travel to your next big destination annoyingly, when you can do so with a bang! That said, if you are ever running out of ideas,
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Wander
Top Hiking Gear of 2019
Hitting the trail is one of the most beautiful experiences for any adventure traveller. Be it for a day or two, the joy of listening to the birdsongs, breathing the fresh air, and the sound of leaves crunching underfoot is indescribable. It also goes without saying, hiking is not full of fun and adventures, but it is also a unique way to rediscover peace of mind and harmony.
By Mina Outreach7 years ago in Wander
Top 5 Essentials to Pack While Traveling
Traveling is a great opportunity to see other cultures, try new foods, and take a break from your normal routine. Whether you're traveling for a week to relax in Costa Rica or a few months to Hamburg, Germany, packing is always a stressful endeavor. There's always a worry that you'll forget something important or overpack. To help make the process a bit easier, here are five essential items you must pack while traveling.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Wander
Thinking of Moving? These Are the Places to Consider
Are you thinking of moving? If yes, have you thought things through, especially how you will survive with your loved ones being miles away? Worry not, because as you will come to learn, home is where you lay your head. The place where your heart feels comfortable is home. We encourage you to follow your heart, and live in the neighborhood that best serves your interests. However, we discourage you from moving without having everything well figured out. In this post, we look at five places that you should consider living in, based on the six factors below:
By Flora Mayer7 years ago in Wander
How to Vacation Regularly Without Going Broke
You probably know some families who take extravagant vacations every year. They may seem to live a life of leisure that you can only dream of. And some of these people might actually be in higher income brackets than you. But the truth is that many of them probably just know some secrets to saving or earning travel money that you just haven’t learned yet. Here are some tips you can use.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Wander
Travelling While Anxious
Anxiety. My old friend who I hate talking to and sometimes even refused to acknowledge. I have a love/hate relationship with you, especially when it comes to traveling.
By Shannon Simpson -Chronically Badass7 years ago in Wander
Moving Overseas
Whether you are moving abroad to study, travel, put up a business, or work, one of the many things you should not forget to do is to inform the IRS. Not many people know this but U.S. citizens or resident aliens residing overseas are still obliged to file their U.S. income taxes. Knowing what steps to take regarding your taxes will certainly help you avoid legal problems in the future.
By Jim Hughes7 years ago in Wander
How to Determine If Travel Insurance Is Worth It
How much can common sense protect you when you're on vacation? Quite a lot, in fact. Across the globe, the first of the six leading causes of tourist death is traffic accidents.
By Leigh Victoria Fisher7 years ago in Wander
Three Quick Translation Tips to Reach Global Travelers
Then don’t make a mistake most of the agencies do. Many believe having a website solely in the English language is enough and they can present it to the whole world. However, in reality, people prefer to read in their native language. If you target specific markets around the world, in order to approach customers, you need to offer them a version of your web page in their mother tongue.
By Tanya Mayer7 years ago in Wander
Top 5 Tips to Make Flying Easier
I recently traveled to Texas and obviously flew, you know like being in a plane. I absolutely love traveling and in my seasoned 17 years of flying experience I've learned a few tricks that make flying much more enjoyable.
By Toni Nimmerichter7 years ago in Wander
Adapting to Au Pair Life
‘The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.’ - Albert Einstein. Adaption. It’s something that we all have to do in life. Whether you are adapting to a new school, job, city, or person, it is an aspect that we cannot avoid. I would say that, overall, I am a fairly adaptable person. In new situations and surroundings I do tend to initially freak out and feel nervous, however this normally settles after a few days. As mentioned in my first post, I moved to Spain in 2017 for almost a year, and I began work as an Au Pair. Prior to my move, this was the extent of my Spanish vocabulary:
By See My Wanders7 years ago in Wander
Travel Naked
My friends thought I was mad. I can see why—the hurricane of emotions that preceded my decision to leave New Zealand had really messed up my hair, and left me hollow-eyed and twitchy. Quitting my job, selling my car, and flying away across the sea never to return was considered understandable under the circumstances, but my insistence that I would do it all with only carry-on luggage? Apparently, that was the crazy part.
By Sarah Writes7 years ago in Wander