europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
The First of Many to Come
Moving to London has been the start of fueling my need to see as may cultures and countries as possible, and now that I have ignited this fire, I doubt it will ever go away. Over nine days, I traveled to three different locations: Milan, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Even though I only had a small amount of time in each location, I attempted to throw myself at every possible attraction.
By Alarna Chivers8 years ago in Wander
Britannia Has Set Sail
Almost two hours ago, the Britannia ship departed from Southampton to take 3000 passengers around the delights and beauty of Norway. I am one of those people. I’m sitting on the deck chair on my balcony watching the land fade with the sunset. I see other ships from the distance but they look so tiny compared to Britannia. Maybe they’re the same size or even bigger but they are too far to tell.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
Pride of the City. Top Story - April 2018.
When speaking about Riga, the capital of Latvia, there are things and places within the city which stand above the rest. One of them and unique only to Riga is the city’s silhouette. It is dominated by many churches whose towers reach to the sky and whose golden roosters perched atop of the church spires are very well-known symbols of Riga and by other impressive structures. Those which make up the panorama are the following:
By Rasma Raisters8 years ago in Wander
Moving Overseas
Finishing school and having no idea what I wanted to do with my life was fucking amazing! Did I want to go to uni? Did I want to save for a few years? Did I want to move to another city? Most people would be traumatised by the idea, but not knowing where I would be in a year or two's time made me grow in ways so many people my age haven't yet. I am from a small town on the east coast of New South Wales in Australia that has a population of around 1,000, so my next big move to the other side of the world would have to be the weirdest, most life changing experience I will ever experience, and hopefully for the better.
By Shelby Coleman8 years ago in Wander
Stratford-upon-Avon
Introduction Being the birthplace of one of the most famous playwrights of all time, Stratford-upon-Avon has become an extremely popular destination for tourists. I've visited the town many times, and whenever I've been there, it's always been very busy. I've seen a lot of tour groups traveling about, especially Chinese and American groups. The last time I was there, I saw some students taking pictures of the Shakespeare statues near the river Avon. The market town is famous for historic buildings, nice shopping areas, and scenic views that could take your fancy.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Wander
Rome
Rome has always had a high reputation and is often always mentioned in history classes. It was once known as Caput Mundi (capital of the world) but a lot of people know it as the capital city of Italy. It's been a favourite city for honeymoons, weekend getaways, and food. It's one of the most visited cities in the world. Some of the signature locations include: The Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Spanish Steps, Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Della Repubblica, Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant'Angelo and The Vatican.
By Chloe Gilholy8 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
