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Get the authentic cultural experience on your next foreign jaunt. Wander like a local; here, there, and everywhere.
A Plant-Based Road Trip through England and Scotland
“Veganism is not a sacrifice, it’s a joy.” Gary L. Francione The United Kingdom is a perfect travel destination for a vegan. Never on the two-week road trip from London to Edinburgh was there a shortage of plant-based food. I quite literally ate my way through London, Bath, the Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Lake District, Loch Lomond, Inverness, and Edinburgh.
By Jennifer Christiansen4 years ago in Wander
Kathmandu Heritage tour
We will begin our journey with a drive towards Pashupatinath Temple in a private tourist bus/van early in the morning. Pashupatinath Temple is on the holy Bagmati Riverbank in the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley. This temple was reconstructed in the 5th century after the earlier one got destroyed by termites. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the sacred temples of Hindus in Nepal devoted to Lord Shiva. Over a million pilgrims visit this temple every year to worship Shiva during the significant festival of Maha Shivaratri. In addition, the temple complex includes numerous small temples devoted to many other deities. One of the fascinating things about this monument is you will get to see divine Aarti (devotion) on one bank of the Bagmati river and people getting incinerated on the other bank
By Dipak Pande4 years ago in Wander
Elves Add Magic to Northern Wonders
Imagine a cluster of far northern lands immersed in greenery, volcanoes, fjords, waterfalls, geysers, lava fields, and magical mists. Wandering around during nights filled with ice and stars, there are endless possibilities in store for a curious adventurer. Artistic landscapes crafted in snow-sculpted reliefs. I am speaking of the Nordic countries, of course, which by virtue of their amazing geography, are already more than enchanting. Going a bit further into the history and folklore, we can add to these fabulous landscapes, a belief in the existence of elves. Yes, just picture those small, beautiful fairy creatures with pointed ears, silky hair, and tiny, sculpted features wearing elegant and beautiful clothing. Elves that do not thrive on attention, but prefer to be left alone to enjoy their tiny homes well concealed beyond the realm of untrained eyes.
By Lana Broussard4 years ago in Wander
The Ice-cream Man
We don't see the ice-cream man that often anymore; but on those hot summer days of the late 90's, that jolly fellow would be there for us nearly every afternoon, sometimes double on humid evening nights, to quench our heatstroke and sunburned needs for cooling summer treats.
By Kendra J. Anthony4 years ago in Wander
90 Minutes in Rome
The fourth morning of a Mediterranean cruise, our ship pulls into Civitavecchia. From Parma to Corsica the week has started great. The ship is not a luxury cruiser, but has more than enough facilities for the evenings and the day at sea to get to the first port. But the highlight of the week is about to begin. This port is less than 40 miles from Rome.
By Luke Foster4 years ago in Wander
How to Explore the Local Culture of Maldives
An archipelago of over 1000 little islands, the Maldives is located on the Indian Ocean. Influenced by its neighbours India and Sri Lanka the island has ties to several Asian cultures. However, the Maldives is a 100% Muslim nation, home to devout and simple people who enjoy island life and being one with nature. Exploring the local culture is quite an enjoyable experience as you will learn through this article.
By Pavithra Jinadasa4 years ago in Wander
