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Carcassonne in January
When we think of the South of France, the things that often come to mind are sundresses in the sunshine, maybe a glaceby the river, at the very least the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival. However, this is not the case if, like me, you decide to visit in January.
By Giulia DL8 years ago in Wander
How to Travel Frugal on a Tight Budget
Traveling can be fun and exciting at times but often costly as well. The average traveler usually has to take many things into consideration before starting the journey from home such as airfare, accommodation, food, water, transportation and so on. However, if your budget is a tight one and you still would like to enjoy a good amount of the best of the world, you can do so by considering some frugal practices that will help you save on cash while making your visit to another nation a fruitful and memorable experience. Depending on how lengthy your trip will be and where you are coming from as well as other factors, you can end up spending from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
By Lancelot Tucker8 years ago in Wander
Budapest and My Heart
I don't think we realise just how much is out there. Beyond the walls of our houses and further than the streets that wind between our local shops. I don't think we realise - though sometimes we think we might - just how spectacular this world of ours is. We forget that places are there for us to fall in love with, just as people are. And like people, these towns and cities and countries capture your heart with their brilliant personalities and the romance between person and place begins.
By em8 years ago in Wander
The Art of London
I enjoy exploring a range of different galleries and exhibitions both in and outside of London, so choosing an exhibition for this essay proved difficult. I am influenced by many styles and artists who all differ greatly from each other. However, their uniqueness is what interests me. Recently, I have been to the Saatchi Gallery, Tate Britain, and Tate Modern. All of these galleries had beautiful displays and in this essay I will be reviewing my favourite exhibitions and artists from what I saw.
By Alex Barrett8 years ago in Wander
Surviving a Canadian Winter
Surviving a Canadian Winter, A how-to guide on getting familiar with living with a lot of snow in Canada. You have probably heard of the great north where land is covered by snow for a good part of the year. Yes, Canada, Canada has been a subject of discussion for a lot of foreigners that consider moving there. They expect to have some adaptation regarding the cold but they often don’t think about the amount of snow. As beautiful as snow can be, it can most often also make life difficult in a huge amount.
By Twinkle8 years ago in Wander
7 Strange Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the World
In America, we all know how Valentine's Day works: it is a day to declare your undying love, sprinkled with boxes of chocolates, bouquets of roses and romantic gestures that you've saved up all year for this one very day in February. We share the history of St. Valentine, and how he made his mark in time with his own acts of love and goodwill while simultaneously taunting the single people in our lives with said exertions of our unwavering, undying love.
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Wander
Flylow Tough Guy Product Review
First off, leather gloves for snowy, winter activities? Yeah, I was skeptical too. However, they’ve been treated with water resistant treatment and baked (yes, baked!) in an actual oven to seal in the treatment.
By Old Wahsatch8 years ago in Wander
Gold Coast Australia Trip
Day One Arrival 11th September, 2016 Arrived at Gold Coast Airport at 8:44 AM this morning, was on a Air New Zealand flight. We had to get up at three AM to allow time to get to the airport to check in at five AM. We caught a COX-ION transfer to our hotel at Breakfree Diamond Beach, which is great for families and has a massive pool.
By Emma Sinclair8 years ago in Wander
Culture Shock in Practice
According to Google, culture shock is “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes”.
By Tiffany8 years ago in Wander
Exploration
Wanderlust. It’s become such a popular phrase in today's society. You can find the words carefully etched onto jewelry pieces and lettered on maps and canvases in just about every Target you walk into. So many people like the idea of traveling the world but the only “why” they come up with, for the most part, is to seek adventure.
By Lilly Kaly8 years ago in Wander
Who Is Europe?
The question sounds strange, I know. You would expect a “What is Europe,” not such a personal pronoun—who. But the answer on how to identify Europe could be too simple, too strong the temptation to just define the Old Continent as the cradle of Western civilization and leave it at that. And certainly we can’t start from the EU, this messed up jumble of unrelenting bureaucracy and high hopes, to explain the present of countries that, despite their geographical proximity, have chosen to approach in very different ways this ambitious project of political and economic unification.
By Fabia Scali-Warner8 years ago in Wander
Kronborg
Having grown up attending performing arts groups and with a deep adoration for Shakespeare, Kronborg was one castle I simply had to visit. For those who are not aware this castle was the inspiration and setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
By Hayley Parker8 years ago in Wander