satire

Foreign travel is parody waiting to happen, even if you're the butt of the joke.

Ditch the things you can't control.
You know, there’s something so freeing about finally figuring out how to let go of things that are totally beyond our control. It’s like carrying around a huge backpack filled with rocks—at first, you might not even notice how heavy it is, but over time, it just drags you down and makes every step feel like a chore.
By Komalabout a year ago in Wander
Changing the Narrative: Debunking Prejudice Against Female Solo Travellers In India
Changing the Narrative: Debunking Prejudice Against Female Solo Travellers In India Travelling alone in India can be quite challenging for women. They often face questions from strangers and encounter scepticism when they decide to embark on solo journeys. Many female solo travellers come from backgrounds where independent travel is uncommon, which leads them to defy familial and societal expectations to pursue their desire to explore the world on their terms.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Wander
Dying Summers
In the small coastal town of Havenbrook, summers were cherished and fleeting. The town's residents counted each sun-drenched day, knowing that the warmth of the season was as ephemeral as a dream. As August wore on, the once-vibrant days began to wane, giving way to a more subdued light that hinted at the inevitable arrival of autumn.
By Treasure Clement 2 years ago in Wander
Weasel Reef
Taylor and Johnny-Boy gaze out at the glass and sip on hot coffee as beautiful barrels roll across the reef. The two surfers in the line-up surge up, down, and over the swells that draw waves from the deep Pacific to the triangular reef naturally formed under their boards. They wax up their boards in anticipation of capturing a few of mother ocean's jade gems of joy, delivering to the coast's sneakiest of all reefs, where finicky shelves of shacks are meant to house the chosen few that can ride this place. This is where unicorns are caught, treasure is discovered, and waves are ridden.
By Tony Martello2 years ago in Wander
The Midnight Madness. Content Warning.
Amidst the quiet hum of the small town of Willow Creek, nestled beneath a canopy of ancient trees, there stood a carnival—an ephemeral spectacle that materialized only under the veil of night. Within its labyrinthine confines, where the scent of cotton candy mingled with the faint whispers of the wind, there lay a sinister secret—a ghost train that traversed the darkness, its passengers destined for a journey beyond the realms of the living.
By Dannie2 years ago in Wander
Wanderlust and Wellness: How Travel Can Improve Your Physical Health
In a world where stress seems to be an inevitable companion of modern life, the desire to escape and explore new horizons has become more than just a luxury—it's a necessity. Enter wanderlust, that innate desire to travel and explore the world around us. But what if I told you that wanderlust isn't just good for the soul, but for the body too? In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating connection between travel and physical health, exploring how embarking on new adventures can rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
By BLESSING COOL 2 years ago in Wander
How to Be a Better Tourist Than I Was in Quebec City
Learn military time, because stopping in the middle of the road to read parking signs is frowned upon, and people will honk when you have to take time to subtract by 12.
By Deidre Lynn Thompson2 years ago in Wander
You're the last person
Where did everybody go zombies rapture one big surprise party off the planet for whatever reason you are the last human on earth so what do
By Mmasi gordon2 years ago in Wander
I Got Scammed by a Polish Transit Cop!
Let me say something: I believe people, though probably inherently good, are capable of immense and irredeemable evil. Turns out a lot of those people choose to be transit cops in Warsaw. This is not a complaint letter; I acknowledge that the system works in this way, and that a belligerent American tourist won’t change anything of note. But I thought I might as well share my story, so that people traveling to Warsaw might know what to look out for.
By Steven Christopher McKnight2 years ago in Wander
Montréal vs. Toronto. Top Story - October 2023.
Another summer is heading to the hills… That means that winter is coming to Montreal and many of my friends in England, Australia and anywhere else where the sun will keep shining past five in the evening wonder why I am still here. Why put up with the cold, the ice you don’t always see until it is under your back, the loss of mobility and the unending snow?
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Wander
Milan is out to get me. Content Warning.
"If you take Milan’s name in vain… she will come for you, FACT! It was December 2019 when we decided to spend New Year in Milan. After all, it’s one of the world's fashion capitals, and our expectations were high. The delivery, however, was not so impressive.
By Spencer Hawken2 years ago in Wander
Hammock Time
Thirty days have passed since my last day of work. I have traveled. I have visited with friends around a fire pit eating hot dogs and marshmallows. I have increased my exercise and have enjoyed nature more and more. When I was a teen, my feet were always on the move. My focus was always the Bear River that cuts through the town of Petoskey and into the Little Traverse Bay.
By Sheila L. Chingwa3 years ago in Wander