humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
Breaking Free
I had dreams for 2020. Dreams of travel, both near and far. Dreams of finding myself in some foreign landscape previously only seen on television. Dreams of stepping out of the predictability of a corporate role and into a lifestyle I created for myself.
By Kristi Jacobsen6 years ago in Wander
A Place Stuck In Time
I've just been to a place stuck in time. It reminded me of summers in Ecuador, when we'd go to small towns on the coast. Dirt (and some dirty) roads, old and simple buildings, precarious vehicles (and horses and motorbikes and pedi-cabs), all baking under a scorching sun, high humidity, and lack of nearly everything: sanitation and maintenance above all. But most importantly food: large store fronts in old houses and buildings showcase a lot more space than content. The odd cans of sardines, tomato paste and oil perched among basic school supplies and a couple pairs of pants and shirts hanging on the side. All this inside the size of a small 711 store. It's nearly empty yet people line up to get a shot at the new arrivals. And no matter how remote the town, rum was never (NOT ONCE) in short supply.
By Vinicio Espinosa6 years ago in Wander
Pros and Cons of Living Abroad
I've lived abroad for almost a total of seven years now, in two different countries, and it's been the greatest adventure of my life. Deciding to move abroad is a big step, as you're leaving the life you know and taking a leap into the unknown. Here are the biggest pros and cons I've experienced.
By Tone Breistrand6 years ago in Wander
Wet Dreams, Cause the Dry Ones Seldom Come
Do you ever miss someone so much, and feel the need to escape reality because of it? At least for a while anyway. Sometimes mid day dream, its not even the person that makes you drift off, its the places they remind you of. For me, when I think of my mum who passes away, I think of what her presence, about what her personality reminds me of: the amazon jungles.
By Kelisha Daley6 years ago in Wander
Travelling in time of COVID 19
If you are like me you probably want to open that door of yours,book a ticket and go to the mountains away from all the worries that the world is currently engulfed in, I wont even mind going to Mars right now just away from this Covid 19 disaster(you are free to call me an escapist).
By Dibya Prakash6 years ago in Wander
One more day in the sun
Birthdays were never my thing. As a child, it was right up there with Christmas in terms of the juice not being worth the squeeze. The day just never measured up to my expectations. I was an April baby in a sea of December babies. My Sister was born on December 6, my father, on December 14, my mother, on December 23. The entire month of December was always one long hand clap and balloon festival after another. It all culminated, of course, with the birthday celebration of all celebrations...the birth of Jesus. I was always exhausted by the time the New Year rolled around, and it seemed as if my family felt the same way. When it was time for my birthday, there were no thoughtful gifts, no big celebrations, or energy. It didn't help that we were living in Chicago, a place that is known to skip Spring altogether. As Prince once famously sang, "Sometimes it snows in April." In Chicago, that happened a lot. There were typically no festive lights to commemorate my birthday, just gray, dreary sky.
By Machelle Williams6 years ago in Wander
Postcard to myself.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope."- Martin Luther King Hey there gorgeous! It’s “Future You” here. I know, I know. This is kind of weird, but just bear with me ¿Ok? I am writing this for you 'cuz, let’s be honest, you need it to help keep you focused on the positive side of things (Yes. There IS one and you’ll see it in time, trust me.), instead of just focusing on the dreadfulness of being stuck in place, of not being able to travel and of simply missing everyone and everything back home in Mexico.
By monse cordero6 years ago in Wander
5 Reasons Why Traveling Abroad Is Important For Young People
Going on vacation or any trip is a rare opportunity for many people, talk less of traveling at a younger age. With a tight budget, school assignments, and so many activities around the teenagers and young adults, you would less likely find so many putting international trips on their priority list. For those who have the time to travel, so many have their reasons to visit particular places.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Wander
