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Best Free Travel Apps to Download Right Now
Everybody seems to have an app these days, or is working on an app that is going to make everything much easier. While many of these apps are a waste of time, which is natural given that there are millions of the things, the travel apps are a completely different story. Travel apps can be incredibly useful for finding flights, checking traffic, and finding the cheapest hotels.
By Carly Owens8 years ago in Wander
Luxurious Lavender
If you find yourself in the Wairarapa in January treat yourself to an outing that will indulge the senses. Located on the outskirts of Carterton, Lavender Abbey is part of a seven-acre lifestyle property belonging to Stuart and Jan Abernethy. They started the plantation after they moved to the Wairarapa in 2008 and fell in love with lavender and its huge range of uses. They have over 2,000 plants and lavender cultivation starts in Spring (September in New Zealand) and finishes in February with an annual crop of around 700kg of flowers. These are made into essential oil (that they have won awards for) and they then use the oil in a range of their own handcrafted products from soap, lotions and creams to wood polish.
By Skye Bothma8 years ago in Wander
Camp America
I applied for Camp America 2017 because I wanted to see the world after I graduated from school in June. The programme is perfect because you have the chance to meet awesome people and work with them, upgrade your soft skills, and also travel around America. Since I’m from Germany, I also wanted to improve my English skills, and I thought this could be an excellent opportunity for it.
By Jessica Müller8 years ago in Wander
The Custom of Omiyage in Japan
While Japan is known as a busy and confusing land, filled with technology, amazing food, bright lights, and friendly people, few people actually know of the Omiyage or gifts given when you travel. While the western world does have something similar in souvenirs, Omiyage are different in a number of ways.
By Jessica Riffle8 years ago in Wander
The Top 6 Reasons to Vacation in Tulsa, OK
So you guys out there might not think that Tulsa, Oklahoma should be a spot high on your must visit places in the good ol’ USofA, but really, it should. This is a as must visit as oxygen is a must breathe or home invaders are a must kill. You will be shocked, flabbergasted, and surprised that such a seemingly dull place offers as much excitement as it does, but Tulsa is honestly a one of a kind gem. Don't believe me? Then, as an Englishman might say: "Shove off you bloody, stinking wanker, you miserable twit with bellend of a mother who wouldn't recognize your Dad in a lineup!" If you do believe me though, or if possibly you're just curious because I seem pretty cocky about Tulsa being awesome and you just can't accept the fact, read on and find out why you might be better off here than Vegas or New York for your next vacation.
By Regular Person8 years ago in Wander
Best Travel Documentaries on Netflix to Stream
The travel bug might be the most contagious bug out there and once you get a taste, you're always going to want more. There's nothing like getting outside your comfort zone and experiencing new things in a new land. When you finally return from your travels but can't shake that travel bug and don't have the time to travel again just yet, there are other ways to fuel your appetite for adventure. One of these ways is to watch travel documentaries on Netflix. There are plenty of documentaries streaming on Netflix and some of the best are about people traveling. If you're trying to quench your thirst for travel, or looking for the place to go next, watch these travel documentaries on Netflix.
By Kevin Simpson8 years ago in Wander
Grand Canyon & Ancient Mythology
Grand Canyon & Ancient Mythology The Grand Canyon in Arizona has long been a source of beautiful mystery. The age of this stunning site has been a debate for about 140 years among scientists. It is estimated to be around 80 million years old, when the sea was last present there. As recently as 2012, studies of its age have broken down segments of it into five parts. Each segment was then analyzed to see how long ago each took to be carved. Only two segments, Marble Canyon and Western Grand Canyon, are less than 6 million years old. Hurricane Canyon is aged at approximately 70 million years, and the Eastern Grand Canyon is aged about 25 million years. The Colorado River first emerged from the Rocky Mountains about 11 million years ago, according to river sediment found. Where the river flowed before the Grand Canyon, and how exactly it began to flow there, are still mysteries among Geologists. They all agree that 6 million years ago, the Colorado River began carving its path through the segments, linking them together to form the Grand Canyon. Just that portion of its journey is 277 miles long. The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and it stretches 1,450 miles, to the Gulf of California. The Grand Canyon is so huge, there is a completely different weather condition at the top, than at the bottom. Canyon rock on the bottom has been dated to 1.8 billion years old.
By Lady Sunday8 years ago in Wander
How to Travel the World
As an adult, and a child, I had always envied people who could travel all over the globe. I had always thought, “I can’t do that, I’ve got to save money, and I make minimum wage.” There has always been some barrier that prevented me from traveling. Money, people, family, possessions, love, time, the list goes on.
By Jennifer Gaston8 years ago in Wander
Crossroads
As far as I know, Strasbourg means “Fortress at the Crossroads”—which if you ask me, makes a lot of sense. Look where it lies. The majority of Western Europe is within three hours (by train) of the city, which is historically the border between France and Germany (no matter who the city actually belonged to at any given point in history). So, I guess, in September 2010, it makes sense that I wound up there, as I was definitely at a crossroads in my own life.
By Erika York8 years ago in Wander
Faith
Just like the fairy tales, this story's catalyst was a masquerade ball. In the summer of 2014, I turned 27. I sold everything that didn't fit into a duffle bag, including my car. I quit my job, and walked away from my entire life. Why? Why not. I felt stuck. I booked a flight to Ft. Lauderdale and the taxi dropped me off at a crew-house situated right next to a sex shop... at night, in the rain. A good, strong start. What's a crew-house? Think The Real World, only thankfully, nobody was broadcasting. The house was a stop-over for potential crew—kids trying to get jobs in the world of private yachting. I remember walking into the house. It didn't look like much from the outside. I had to call a few times to get the owner on the line, I went to meet her around back and entered into the next—truly bizarre—phase of my life. The hallway was lined with refrigerators, the black-tiled floor led to an open concept kitchen and living space with a spiral staircase winding up to a hall of dorms. I was the first to arrive for the season—anxious to have something new in my world—and the emptiness of the house kicked off what would be an extremely long waiting period.
By nothing nothing8 years ago in Wander
