humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
One more day in the sun
Birthdays were never my thing. As a child, it was right up there with Christmas in terms of the juice not being worth the squeeze. The day just never measured up to my expectations. I was an April baby in a sea of December babies. My Sister was born on December 6, my father, on December 14, my mother, on December 23. The entire month of December was always one long hand clap and balloon festival after another. It all culminated, of course, with the birthday celebration of all celebrations...the birth of Jesus. I was always exhausted by the time the New Year rolled around, and it seemed as if my family felt the same way. When it was time for my birthday, there were no thoughtful gifts, no big celebrations, or energy. It didn't help that we were living in Chicago, a place that is known to skip Spring altogether. As Prince once famously sang, "Sometimes it snows in April." In Chicago, that happened a lot. There were typically no festive lights to commemorate my birthday, just gray, dreary sky.
By Machelle Williams6 years ago in Wander
Postcard to myself.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope."- Martin Luther King Hey there gorgeous! It’s “Future You” here. I know, I know. This is kind of weird, but just bear with me ¿Ok? I am writing this for you 'cuz, let’s be honest, you need it to help keep you focused on the positive side of things (Yes. There IS one and you’ll see it in time, trust me.), instead of just focusing on the dreadfulness of being stuck in place, of not being able to travel and of simply missing everyone and everything back home in Mexico.
By monse cordero6 years ago in Wander
5 Reasons Why Traveling Abroad Is Important For Young People
Going on vacation or any trip is a rare opportunity for many people, talk less of traveling at a younger age. With a tight budget, school assignments, and so many activities around the teenagers and young adults, you would less likely find so many putting international trips on their priority list. For those who have the time to travel, so many have their reasons to visit particular places.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Wander
Top 10 Facts about the Maasai People of Kenya
They are fearless: The Maasai have always been calm and courageous. They were formerly hunters, with their young men trained to hunt for food and to protect their families. In fact, until recently, a Maasai boy would only be crowned a warrior if they killed a lion single-handedly using a spear. Of course, this does not happen anymore as protection of our precious wildlife is paramount.
By Catherine Melanin6 years ago in Wander
The Best Things About Being A Quarantined Introvert Abroad
I have lived most of this life being told that my introverted ways are wrong and don’t fit well with the “normal” parts of society — whatever that means. While other kids played outside, I was at home writing fan fiction. You’re not a real wallflower until you’ve been caught writing about Harry Potter and Moaning Myrtle moaning in the out-of-order lavatory when you should have been at your brother’s birthday party downstairs.
By Ethan Taylor6 years ago in Wander
Even In the Rain
ZANSKAR “People live longer who cry,” Valerie said as she put her arm around me with a strong squeeze. This grey-haired stranger said the most perfect, comforting words. I sobbed in the dining room of a warmly dilapidated hotel, at 11,300 feet of altitude, in one of the most remote regions of the world.
By Zoe Krasney6 years ago in Wander
COVID-19 - Tourism 0?
What traveling will be like after COVID-19 The fact that tourism will not survive COVID-19 is certainly not the case, the resilience is paramount, but… The corona crisis has already caused society a lot of headaches. Is everything going to be okay? Will we still be able to travel this year? Will travel become more expensive? What are my rights as a traveller?
By Dagmar Lintermans6 years ago in Wander
