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Everything but the Ticket; Wander is your guide to the best activities, hotels, restaurants and holes-in-the-wall to check out on your trip.

Rum Orphanage Instanbul Turkey
The orphanage was designed and built in 1898 by Alexandre Vallaury located on the island of Büyükada, near Istanbul, Turkey. Alexandre Vallaury was a famous French-Ottoman architect who designed a number of notable buildings in Istanbul including the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Pera Palace Hotel, Hidayet Mosque, and the Ottoman Bank. The building was originally designed to be a luxury hotel and casino for Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits was a passenger train company that ran The Orient Express. According to the World Monuments Fund, the company was unable to obtain a permit to operate from Sultan Abdul Hamid II, and the building was sold in 1903.
By Tami Osburn5 years ago in Wander
How to Get In and Around Koh Samui
Koh Samui is the perfect getaway for a tropical holiday filled with bliss. Thailand’s second-largest island is scattered with idyllic beaches, lush jungles and ritzy resorts and spas. It is a sophisticated destination, and you can choose the way you spend your days. There is so much to discover on the island if you love to explore. Alternatively, you can simply enjoy a luxurious holiday with lots of beach days and pampering. In this short guide, we discuss how to get to Koh Samui and get around while you are there.
By Aurora Gianna5 years ago in Wander
Fly Fishing Highway 17 in Eastern Washington
I’ve written about a lot of the spots I fly fish in Eastern Washington from the north where Highway 17 meets Highway 2 at Banks Lake just outside of Coulee City and south as far as Crab Creek (lower) close to where it dumps into Moses Lake. I wanted to write a short re-cap article that includes all the spots along this 50 or so mile fly fishing paradise that I have fly fished at. A few of these I didn’t include in previous articles. I have caught Crappie, Blue Gil, Rainbow Trout, Lahanton Cutthroat, Brown Trout, and Large Mouth Bass from these lakes and spring creeks. A few of the trout like those at Lake Lenore and Rocky Ford Creek were in the five pound range.
By Steve B Howard5 years ago in Wander
Travelling Through China.
Travelling through China was EPIC and I would recommend it to anyone. Especially if you're interested in vast, rural mountains, ancient history dating back thousands of years, sacred temples and really long and great walls. Wherever you land, get some rest, then head on out to Rural China.
By Bridie 5 years ago in Wander
10 Things to Do in Israel: A Tourist Guide
While there are many activities in Israel that you could do, first you need to set up your hotel where you are going to stay, a mobile operator, food and transport.
By Armen Baghdasaryan5 years ago in Wander
Learn How to Find The World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge
The 516 Arouca bridge is the world's largest suspension pedestrian bridge located in the Arouca municipality, Aveiro district, Portugal.
By Rui Alves5 years ago in Wander
Hobnobbin' in Charleston
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times- I am an Ohioan with the soul of a Carolinian. What the heck does that mean, you might ask?
By ec from cle5 years ago in Wander
Here is why Greece is a country worth visiting
Greece is a country that has a lot of history and beauty. Many around the world know the country because of Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology and because of the greek islands such as Santorini and Mykonos.
By Adrianna Anastasiades 5 years ago in Wander
How to find the “other” Dubai; Away from the skyscrapers
The glitzy city of the UAE, Dubai, is often seen as a destination packed with mega-malls and man-made attractions. Skyscrapers are the main characteristic of Dubai, and they reflect the wealth of the city. Undoubtedly, this is among the consumerist capitals in the world, but if you look deeper, you'll see that there's another side to Dubai.
By Aurora Gianna5 years ago in Wander
San Antonio, Texas for Newcomers: Everything You Need To Know Before Moving To The City
San Antonio, Texas, is a booming city with one of the fastest-growing populations in the country. Also known as "The Alamo City," San Antonio has various options for newcomers that offer exciting activities for all walks of life.
By Rick Martinez5 years ago in Wander
What to know or remember when coming to a spa part 2
So I decided to write a follow up to my post. There was a lot to add. Also I will add examples and stories from the spa I've worked at.
By Lena Bailey5 years ago in Wander
Quiz — Which of These Top Three South East Asian Places Should You go as a Digital Nomad?
Southeast Asia is renowned as a hotspot for remote working, but how do you choose where to go? We’ve picked three of the top hotspots and created a little quiz to help. I hope you find this fun and learn a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for in a place to live.
By Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl Travel5 years ago in Wander