Skiing the Slopes of Val d’Isère
Two of the top ski resorts in Europe are Val d’Isère and Tignes, in the French Alps located practically next door to each other. So close are they that many make their way over across the slopes to en...
Cerro Gordo - A Love Story
In the late 1800's, Cerro Gordo was one of the biggest producers of silver and lead. It was also one of the wildest mining towns around. Plenty of lawlessness (one murder per week) and brothels. A man...
Searching for the Old Star Wars Sets in Tunisia
In addition to being a favourite film location for the likes of George Lucas, much of Monty Python’s The Life of Brian was shot here, as was The English Patient. However, it’s easy to see why this eer...
Fire on the Mountain: The Appalachian Culture
By 1966 in the mountains of North Georgia, much of the old folk knowledge was disappearing. The culture of Appalachia was being replaced with fast food and discount stores. This was a culture of oral ...
The Truth About Traveling They Don't Want You to Know
I often talk to people, especially those who travel often or live abroad, about the research they conducted before making the decision to visit or relocate. The number one complaint everyone has is th...
The Infamous Teakettle Junction and Lost Burro Mine
If you have ever driven the road from Scotty's Castle in Death Valley to The Racetrack, you will know what I mean when I say LONG DRIVE .........VERY LONG DRIVE! Because of the washboard we couldn't g...
SUP Boarder Finds Way Across Atlantic In Incredible First
There's a whole lot of ocean between South Africa and the island of Antigua, but Chris Bertish of South Africa covered it on nothing but a paddle board. In a 4,000 mile trek that took three months to ...
Are Travel Agents Still a Thing?
Travel agents have had a rough past decade. The emergence of countless different online travel services has allowed people from around the world to book their trips and accommodations online with the ...
Finding Crowley Lake Columns
So one Sunday morning found us driving HWY 395. Needless to say, when you are driving for any length of time you tend to think a lot. Mike and I have always been able to drive in a companionable silen...
Free and Cheap in The Big Easy
Back in the fifties when Gordon MacRae and Sheree North sang their hearts out in The Best Things in Life are Free, you could see the movie for one quarter. At that time I was living in New Orleans and...
3 Reasons Why You Should Visit El Yunque National Forest
3 Reasons Why You Should Visit El Yunque National Forest If you’re looking for a great place to spend a day in Puerto Rico, then you should head to El Yunque National Forest, only an hour drive from S...
Write For Wander Today
Wander has now joined the Vocal platform, allowing travel lovers around the globe to share invigorating adventures, tips, stories, and ever-shifting tastes to a community filled with wanderlust.
Islands You Can Rent on Airbnb
When planning a trip, we now have more options than the standard hotel or motel when we are exploring the world. Airbnb has made it possible for us to leave home and explore the world from a number of...
How To Travel with Kids
Imagine for a moment you’re standing at the airline ticket booth. The ticket attendant asks you how many people are in your party and you say three – yourself, your husband, and your three-year-old daughter. You hand over your passports, relieved to have finally made it to the front of the line. The ticket agent looks at you perplexed. “Where is the third person?" he asks. Sure enough, the little face that you had constantly been checking on to make sure they stayed right by your side has disapp...
Changemakers, Please Stand Up
Close to a month ago, I was traveling on a day train from Coimbatore to Chennai. For the longest time, I seem to have cultivated the habit of standing by the edge of the train doors and gazing at the ...
Overlooked Countries You Must Visit
For newly-minted travelers, it is understandable to start out by hitting all the regular tourist destinations. However I would see your Paris, Hawaii, and Amsterdam and raise you a different path, or ...