humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
8 Mysterious Places on Earth You’ll Probably Never Get to Visit
Why We’re Drawn to the Unreachable There’s something undeniably tempting about the things we can’t have, or in this case, the places we can’t go. And today’s lineup? Absolute bucket-list heartbreakers. These are some of the most incredible, historically rich, and spine-tingling destinations on Earth… that you’ll almost certainly never set foot in.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Wander
"There Are Wolves Up There!"
My professor friend K and I went for a hike to the mountains around the town of Mestia in Svaneti, the highest region in Georgia. We wanted to see the Koruldi Lakes near the glacier at the foot of the two-peak Ushba mountain of the Greater Caucasus Range separating Georgia and Russia.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Wander
Riding the REM - Part II?
I am a convert. On the weekend of November 15th to the 16th, I took the extended free ride on the REM (Réseau express métropolitain) in Quebec, but this was not the original plan. I had heard rumours that the original transit strike with the STM (Société de transport de Montréal) was winding down (this latter system runs exclusively on the island of Montréal). This was a relief, since the entire local system was going to be shut down for those two days. But, with a little elbow grease and some promises made to be broken, everything began to function again (as well as it could in a city like this). I wanted to see what the fuss was about.
By Kendall Defoe 2 months ago in Wander
Vacations Seem Impossible
It's been a year and I haven't had my own car. I know lots of people don't have a car and that should be no big deal, but I'm just not the same without my own car. I accepted that I couldn't afford it anymore. I'm old, on a fixed income, and I just don't have the spending money like I did way back when. Plus, I've never known anything about fixing cars, and they all break down at some point. It was driving me insane - literally. I would get so depressed. Though I am happier that I'm not spending a fortune on a car, I haven't gone anywhere in a year. Nowhere. The most exciting trip I've been on in a year is to the local Walmart. That's pretty pathetic to me, especially when I know that I suffer from Wanderlust. Oh yeah, I got bit by the Wanderlust bug big time back in 2018. I've always loved traveling, but when I got into Road Tripping, I fell in love with travel even more.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 months ago in Wander
Any Tampa Bay Area Parties for Halloween?
Oh oh! Only 13 more days until Halloween. I hear spooky music. The door just closed on its own. Etcetera. It's October and spook lovers are vibing to the monster mash and looking for festivities. Moms and Pops with the little ones are either throwing home parties or have already found a family-friendly place to gather and collect treats. Churches usually have a pumpkin patch or a trunk-or-treat thing going on. But I'm sure there's also a bunch of Tampons like me wondering what to do for Halloween. Should we go out there? Can we hide behind a costume and mask and have some fun for once in our boring old lives? Can we get some candy and relive just a bit of those fabulous glory days while we can still carry a plastic pumpkin? I think so. I hope so. I've got my costume ready just in case.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman4 months ago in Wander
Genova: Italy’s Hidden Gem of History, Culture, and the Sea. AI-Generated.
A City Shaped by the Sea Nestled on the Ligurian coast of northern Italy, Genova (known in English as Genoa) is a city where the past meets the present. Its narrow alleys, ancient port, and vibrant street life tell stories of explorers, merchants, and artists who shaped not only Italy but the world.
By Fiaz Ahmed 4 months ago in Wander
Why We Struggle to Be Alone With Ourselves
Most people aren’t truly afraid of silence. They’re afraid of what it reveals. When the world finally quiets — when the phone is facedown, the notifications stop, and there’s no one left to distract you — something inside begins to surface. The part of you that’s been waiting to be seen. The truth beneath all the noise.
By Benevolentia4 months ago in Wander
Solo traveller
She was an explorer. Of the world within and without. She was the microcosm connected to the macrocosm at all times. And her inner world was even more mysterious than the wonders of this planet. She stood between two worlds, and every experience out there changed her inner landscape. She loved the adventure, and the adventure loved her back.
By Eva Smitte4 months ago in Wander
