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The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.

Southern Scotland: some natural wonders
Scotland abounds with natural wonders. Here are brief introductions to some of those to be found south of the highlands. Loch Lomond
By John Welford4 years ago in Wander
How To Appreciate The Natural World
How does one appreciate the natural world? Appreciating the natural world means noticing it, combining with it, and then relaxing into it. Noticing the inherent beauty of nature is the first step. It’s good to pay attention to the small details and textures of plants, animals, the sky, etc.
By Dream Silas4 years ago in Wander
Cow Shit!
We got up early in the morning, excited to be going to Great Yarmouth for our holiday. We were singing in the car with the windows down, happily driving down the country lanes and taking in every sight of the country. We hadn't had a holiday for a while due to illness, so we were relieved to be finally getting away (that was when my husband finally found his car keys...which took him a whole hour, after complaining that I had spent ten minutes looking for my purse!).
By Carol Ann Townend5 years ago in Wander
Candace Clicks with Twins. Top Story - June 2021.
I have wished, at times, that I had been born twins. That way, the part of me that appreciates the conveniences of city living could reside in comfort, while the part of me that strongly prefers rural life could enjoy communing with nature. However, as twins, I would be two individuals, not one. Living apart from my hypothetical twin would separate me from my best friend. Neither of us would derive pleasure from the other's experiences in the other place. After pondering this, I concluded that having a twin wouldn't solve my conundrum of wanting to be in two places at the same time.
By Ben Waggoner5 years ago in Wander
10 Least Visited National Parks
Despite travel coming to a near standstill in 2020, national parks in the United States received 237 million visits combined. While that’s the lowest visitor numbers since 1980, it’s still a lot of people.
By Haley Keller5 years ago in Wander
Hawa Mahal, More Than Just a Breezy Affair
Jaipur’s exquisite Hawa Mahal, the 18th-century Palace of Winds is a rose-tinted example of the Pink City’s architectural splendour. However, as popular a visual the lattice windowed façade might be, there is still much about this 87-ft tall monument that many don’t know. (Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons, Ronakshah 1990)
By satya thakur 5 years ago in Wander
Nature
Nature Where do I go when I want to lose control? Where do I breathe when all fails me? Nature is my best friend, though we disagree there is safety in nature. When I hike in the hills or mountains, when I swim in the river or lakes I am at peace. If I sit on a beach or near trees my mind is at ease. My only problem is my body can't keep up. I've fell in quicksand, tumbled down hills, was stuck between rocks, almost drowned in a current, fell into frozen water, and the list goes on.
By Maunalokelani Kirkwood5 years ago in Wander
Rolling On The River
Europe Latvia The Daugava starts its journey in the Valdai Hills of Russia. It flows through Latvia and divides the capital city of Riga into two banks. Its journey ends as it empties into the Gulf of Riga and into the Baltic Sea.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
Hiking meditation
Stepping away from your life of responsibility can be so challenging. Hearing the phone ring at the office and answering it to deal with other people’s problems, seeing your child upset about school issues, your spouse downloading their day of stress, and on and on; it weighs heavy. Your senses are constantly being taxed by the grind of everyday life, and it can be overwhelming and sometimes hard to drown out. Until you the smell of the morning dew on the trees, feel the breeze of the day blowing on your skin and the sight of the sun rising over horizon. Hiking can help restart all of your senses and bring you back to the center inside yourself.
By Jenny Anderson 5 years ago in Wander
How to get around Whistler Mountainside
If you are planning on going to the Whistler mountainside anytime soon and want to know how to get around and explore the place like a professional, do read on.
By Pavithra Jinadasa5 years ago in Wander
Top Mammoth Hikes: Mono Lake, Rainbow Falls, Devils Post Pile National Monument, Red Cones Trail.
Mammoth Lakes is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California. This beautiful mountain town attracts visitors for each season, from winter skiing to summer hikes surrounded by an abundance of alpine lakes. This article will cover saltwater Mono Lake, Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile National Monument, and Red Cones Trail.
By Tess Timmons5 years ago in Wander
Climb Every Mountain
Europe Norway Stetind was unofficially named Norway's national mountain in 2002. Author and mountaineer Peter Wessel Zapple gave this mountain the description going by its smooth, steep shape as “an anvil whereupon the Gods can hammer”. It is located in the municipality of Narvik in Nordland County.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander