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Skiing Tenney
The old chairlift was empty as far as the eye could see. Though the weekend temps were comfortably into the 50s under blue skies, no skiers appeared on the slopes below us. We were skiing on a ghost mountain. In March of 2018, Tenney Mountain reopened on a whim eight years after bankruptcy and closure. Now, coming to the end of the month, a few dozen locals were rediscovering Plymouth’s forgotten ski hill.
By Jordan Long8 years ago in Wander
Leerdam
Leerdam One of my biggest regrets of going to The Netherlands two years ago is staying mainly within Amsterdam. So last year's trip to The Netherlands was very different. I got to explore more of the country and also got to peep out in Germany as well. I can say it was one of the best trips I ever had. One of the first cities I explored was Leerdam, located in the south of Holland. I remember changing trains from Utrecht and getting a direct bus from Utrecht to Leerdam.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
Utrecht
Utrecht This is a gorgeous city resting in the middle of The Netherlands. It takes pride in its canals and boats. It's one of the biggest cities in The Netherlands and also one of the oldest. Like Amsterdam, it is very easy to rent a bike or hop on a boat. It also boasts a string of great bars, shops, and restaurants, and many of them rest upon the canals. Luckily, many of these places don't hold the hefty price tag of the country's capital city. I've been to the city twice. Once two years ago when I spent a whole day there and last year, but wasn't there for as long. It's one of my favourite cities in Europe because of its nice shops and lovely scenery.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
How to Find the Perfect Cheap Accommodation for You
So a few months ago, I wrote a post on my blog about how to find cheap accommodation. Accommodation is one of the biggest costs of traveling. Being a budget traveler means I need to find as cheap accommodation as I can. Here are some of the things that I try and do to keep my accommodation costs as low as possible. I know that some cheap options are not for everyone, so here are some potential choices with the advantages and disadvantages of using them.
By Hannah copcutt8 years ago in Wander
My Experience in Japan
Ever since I was little, I always felt that Japan was my home. It was strange, I was born and bred in jolly old England. I always felt as if I was from another country. I liked my tea without milk and sugar and I preferred spontaneous meals and food as opposed to the traditional meals. I also loved green tea, Battle Royale, Sushi, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, and other iconic manga/anime like Naruto and Digimon. What did they all have in common? They all originate or at least are associated with Japan! When I studied Japan in Geography I became interested in the country even more. I loved the sound of the cherry blossom trees and trains that actually came on time. I thought that Japan would be a perfect place to visit too.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
Multinational Christmas
I celebrate three Christmases. Christmas is dedicated every other year to the US, where I was born. It is almost as if entering a winter wonderland at Christmas time, as neighborhoods are illuminated with clusters of twinkling lights and Walmart Santas are seated on every other rooftop (any excuse for commercialism in America). However, my Christmas is not spent in a magnificently embellished house such as these. My grandmother refuses to take down the elephant paintings and Zulu warrior shields hung proudly on her walls representing her South African heritage, and the extent of her decorating is a Christmas tumbleweed (seriously) rather than a tree. So instead of spending Christmas with snowmen, I spend it on safari.
By KM Stories8 years ago in Wander
Amsterdam
When I first said I was going to visit Amsterdam, many people thought I going there purely to get stoned. I did try the stone cakes and cannabis ice cream, but I think they're a waste of money. Not only did they not taste very nice, but they also didn't make me high. Maybe there wasn't enough to get me high or maybe I'm just that crazy that they have no effect on me. Drugs aside, I mainly went to Amsterdam to meet up with a friend who lives in Eindhoven. Another thing that Amsterdam is famous for is its lively red-light district. It's the perfect place for a stag do.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
A Third Culture
A third culture individual is someone who was raised outside or spent a considerable amount of their formative years in a culture different from their parents; in other words, me. Being born in Bangladesh in 1998, my name was true to my rich Bengali heritage, Nandita. It meant loved by all, which my mother deemed fitting for a baby girl who arrived earlier than she was supposed to. Before I knew it, I could think for myself and had successfully internalized, like most children, my own name, along with the numerous embarrassing nicknames. I never gave a second thought to the deep connection I established already to the unique sound of familiar voices articulating the centuries old arrangement of three handy vowels and four consonants.
By Nandita Modhubonti8 years ago in Wander
Dordrecht
Introduction In my trip to the Netherlands last year, Dordrecht was one of the many lovely places I went to for the day. It's an old city with a strong economy located in the south of Holland and is a place that not many people outside of The Netherlands have heard of very much, but it's easy to find lots of information about the area with a simple google search. It's technically an island, but because of the strong transport links and because it's not very isolated, it doesn't feel like an island. I think it's a shame that not many people know about the place, and I think it looks like a lovely place to live.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
The Handmade Bracelets
Until this day I’m trying to figure out where my head was when I almost made 4 people miss an international flight over some handmade bracelets. It was the last morning my family and I were in Cancun before it was time to go back home. During one of our first days there, I came across someone making these custom, handmade bracelets for about five USD. Unfortunately, at that exact time, I only had one made, but I wanted more, and both my family and I knew that before we left that was the one thing I wanted to go back and buy.
By Walking To Greatness8 years ago in Wander
10 Amazing Places to Visit in the US That Most Americans Don't Know About
There's plenty of tourist attractions in the US but there's also many places that everyone forgets about. It's easy to overlook or take things for granted, such as good food or breathtaking views. We sometimes don't realize or notice some of the best places are right under our noses or located in the corners of the country. Here's the ten amazing places to visit in the US that most Americans don't know about or overlook.
By Claudia Jerro8 years ago in Wander
Best Family Beach Vacations
Beach vacations are some of the funnest and most relaxing vacation you can ever take. Right on the beach, you get to enjoy your time in a resort that comes with so many advantages. From the activities to the food and the beach itself, these are the types of resorts that are designed to help you ease down and melt all of your stress away. However, if you're going on vacation with your family, you shouldn't be the only one who having all of the fun. When it comes to going on vacation, everyone in the family should be having a great time. The resort and all of its features should benefit everyone in the family!
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Wander
