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Only Trash Leaves Trash
The mountains are calling and I must go! But first... In a world of hashtags and Snapchat, we find ourselves immersed in glorious content. Coffee, pine trees, Red Wing boots and raw denim, and all of it masked in camera filters and brand names.
By Old Wahsatch8 years ago in Wander
Traveling Alone
I believe that everyone should go traveling alone at one point in their lives because it really is a different experience to traveling with your family, friends, for work, or with school. For some people, traveling alone can be a daunting idea because they might feel that it is unsafe, or they may not be comfortable being alone, especially in a different country. For anyone traveling even with a group there are precautions that should be taken but I never once, as a solo female traveler, felt unsafe in my travels. For those who may feel uncomfortable being alone I think it is important to push ourselves outside of our comfort zone and experience something that is completely our own. This summer I traveled to a little island off the coast of Spain called Menorca as part of a five week European adventure. Each part of my trip was amazing in its own way, but Menorca was the only place I traveled to by myself.
By Mallory Rae8 years ago in Wander
Temple Hopping in Thailand: Must Do's!
Wat: a term given to Buddhist or Hindu temples in Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Thailand has an abundance of wats (with all respect and for scaling purposes only, one may refer to them as the Starbucks of Thailand). Many of them are "must-sees" for their ornate architecture and more so, for their highly coveted sightings of monks in orange robes. But it can be tricky to pick and choose which of the many wats are worth visiting, especially if you're a backpacker on a tight schedule.
By Jazz Morgan8 years ago in Wander
5 Tips and Tricks for Visiting Los Angeles
Okay, so you've dreamed of the day you'll hop off a plane at LAX with a dream and your cardigan, and you've already booked your flight. I can tell you from experience that you are going to have the time of your life. As a former Angelo, allow me to give you some tips and tricks to optimize your visit to the City of Angels.
By Barbara Spoor8 years ago in Wander
Bora Bora—Does It Always Have to Be Expensive?
Admit it, you've always wanted to go to Bora Bora, swim in the crystal clear water, and, brag about having gone to your friends :) But when you search prices, the trip totals to over $10,000. WELL SCRATCH THAT IDEA!!! Today I am going to be teaching you how to travel to Bora Bora on a budget, while still living the luxury life.
By Alex Smith8 years ago in Wander
Do You Hike?
Do you love to hike? Do you hike alone? With friends? Or with family? Hiking is like a exercise. Some don't think so. If you really think about it, you're climbing over fallen trees, climbing moderate mountains, walking down trails and all such of stuff. To some, like serial killers, it's a place to murder or bury a body. Me? It's a nature palace where I can smoke ganja and not get judgement from animals and spirits that roam there. I also, before I became a mother, used to swim in the river, nude, in an isolated area. Nature is a very kind place.
By Gayle Lebus8 years ago in Wander
The Little Girl Who Finally Saw the Stones
My mama said to me on occasion, "There is so much more to life outside of Rogers, Arkansas." I remember when she would say this, I would just stare at her, then stare at the ground, shaking my head while sipping a juice pouch, and continue to play on the broken-down, highly dangerous tire-swing in the backyard.
By Jamie Stephens8 years ago in Wander
Taking a Cruise
Why going on a cruise is worth it: Have you ever been frightened to go on a cruise? Do you want to try it but you're not sure if it is worth the money? I am sure people have many questions regarding their decision on vacationing on a cruise. Back in 2014, my family and I went on a five day cruise to the Bahamas. This was an overall great experience for all of us. Traveling and the cost of a cruise can be worrisome, but if you have a budget set out, and the extra money available, it is worth it.
By Scootah Scootah8 years ago in Wander
