america
Travel from sea to shining sea; by car or by plane, there's plenty to see in the good ole US of A.
A Plane Ticket To Paradise
Welcome to paradise. "The Big Island," also known as the "Orchid Isle" is the youngest, tallest and by far the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. The Big Island, the least populated of the entire Hawaiian island chain, is the only island in the state where residents live in the shadow of active volcanoes. All across the island, wild orchids bloom in abundant profusion; as common as daisies in a mainland meadow.
By Marlene Affeld7 years ago in Wander
New York Day 4
This morning we had a lie in. This was partly to do with the fact that some of the other guests kept on slamming doors in the night and the fact that we decided to go on a cruise and they didn’t start until 10:30 AM. We both agreed not to have breakfast before hand because of travel sickness. Food tended to make us feel worse as we both learnt on the flight to New York. The boat ride was going to be an hour and a half. It looped around the statue of Liberty and passed the sights of New York and Manhattan. We got on for free with our New York Pass. Such good value for money and I would recommend it to anyone else going New York. Stupidly I did not dress suitable for the boat trip. I left my coat in the hotel room and needless to say I was fricken' freezing.
By Michaela Gratton7 years ago in Wander
New York Day 5
Today we got up early so we could have a walking tour around Central Park. I decided to wear my new Sketchers today. Unfortunately, this had turned out to be a mistake. The back of my heels was bleeding as soon as we got to the park. The walking tour was really good. The guide told us all of the historic places and where filming took place under some of the bridges. One of the bridges we went past was featured in one of my favourite films, Cloverfield. He knew where the expensive apartments were and pointed them out to us. Also, where local celebrities resided. I would recommend everyone take a walking tour. You will not regret it.
By Michaela Gratton7 years ago in Wander
New York Day 6
It was our last morning in the hotel, so we decided to have a lie in until about 9 AM. Checkout was not due until noon. Unfortunately, housekeeping had other ideas at 7:30 AM and used their keys to come into our room. My friend sprung out of bed and got to the door before she could get in. Housekeeping wanted to know what time we were leaving. It’s very lucky my friend got there first, or I would have told the woman where to go. I do not like being woken up before I have to. As a result, housekeeping lost their tip this morning.
By Michaela Gratton7 years ago in Wander
A Trip to a Neighbouring Nation's Capital
Washington D.C. looks stunning during the fall. I mean, how could a city that’s rich with so much history not seem like the most beautiful place to be during any season. The leaves that are shades of burnt red and amber are an immaculate backdrop for the stone buildings that decorate the city.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in Wander
Falling in Love with A Place
It all started when I met a boy. Go figure, right? But we started dating and he brought me back to his hometown. It was there that I fell in love; not with him. I fell in love with that place. I loved his hometown. It was beautiful. I had made fun of him so much for growing up in Iowa and I finally understood why he had always just shrugged off my jokes like nothing. Iowa was perfect.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Wander
New York: Day 3
This morning I had a scrambled eggs breakfast in the hotel restaurant. It was nice, but the chefs put an awful lot on my plate. I couldn’t even eat half of it and I usually eat loads. I’ve noticed that eggs seem to be the main things on breakfast menus over here. My friend had the pancakes. She had a cup of tea and the waitress assured us it was English tea. It most definitely wasn’t. I just had a soda instead. After breakfast we went to a few convenience shops. I needed to pick up some toiletries for the hotel. We were determined to find some proper tea bags. We ultimately failed. So, I must pack proper tea bags on my next holiday abroad—roll on Las Vegas!
By Michaela Gratton7 years ago in Wander
New York City in a Few Days
I went to New York in July 2016. It had always been a dream of mine to go and see the Big Apple. I was fortunate enough to go as a birthday present from my grandma. We flew out to New York and then caught the Queen Mary 2 to Southampton; with a quick stop at Halifax in Nova Scotia. My overall vivat to New York wasn't long and I knew I wouldn't see everything that I wanted to see so I had to narrow it down and go to the main places.
By Brooklyn Shannon7 years ago in Wander
Mysterious Places
If you are looking for an "other worldly" experience on Long Island, there is no better place than its Coastal Plain Pondshores. When you step into this world, the first thing you notice is the eerie silence. Then you feel as though you aren't in suburbia at all but in some remote corner of this planet reserved for your tranquillity. A low hanging mist pervades the scene and you are imbued with the scent of raw nature. Snapping turtles sun themselves on a log reaching above the shallow pond. At your feet are some of the rarest plants in the world. You have entered a place that is a remnant of glacial modification, a piece of the tundra left thousands of years ago.
By Monica Bennett7 years ago in Wander
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
If you ever find yourself traveling through North Carolina there is a gem north of Charlotte and west of Greensboro known as Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem offers art, innovation, diversity, and the perfect balance of country/city living. Before I moved to Winston-Salem to follow a job opportunity I have never heard of it, after living here for a couple months I am shocked that this quaint but busy little city is not well-known. Winston-Salem offers history, nature trails, diverse food, lush scenery, and a dynamic downtown.
By Cynthia Cline7 years ago in Wander
