europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
A Plant-Based Road Trip through England and Scotland
“Veganism is not a sacrifice, it’s a joy.” Gary L. Francione The United Kingdom is a perfect travel destination for a vegan. Never on the two-week road trip from London to Edinburgh was there a shortage of plant-based food. I quite literally ate my way through London, Bath, the Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Lake District, Loch Lomond, Inverness, and Edinburgh.
By Jennifer Christiansen4 years ago in Wander
Time Stands Still in Pompeii. Top Story - July 2022.
Entering the gates of Pompeii, I was awestruck by the monstrous gladiator statue at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius. It’s difficult to fathom how such an already-intimidating force of nature was at least three times larger than it is now due to its fatal eruption mid-morning, 79 CE. It was also challenging to understand how I was standing on a location where ships used to dock and made Pompeii a vital port of Italy.
By Crystal A. Wolfe4 years ago in Wander
My Illegal Irish Adventure
Like most travellers I check out the guidebooks before I jump on the plane. My recent trip to Ireland was no exception. Travelling east to west with Lonely Planet in hand I hit the major tourist haunts. Dublin’s Trinity College and the Book of Kells? Check. The Cliffs of Mohar? Check. The Titanic Experience in Cobh, the final departure point for the ill-fated liner? Did that. Kissing the Blarney Stone? No thanks, sounded like a mononucleosis-spreader to me.
By John Thomson4 years ago in Wander
I'm Preparing for My Next Adventure & I'm Going Solo
That's right! I'm preparing for my next adventure, and this time, I am taking off to Ireland! Summer is just starting, and I'm already sick of the Florida heat. Walking outside, it feels like I just faceplanted into Mother Nature's armpit, and it's not even July yet. As fair-skinned ginger on the Gulf Coast, I need a break.
By Crystal A. Wolfe4 years ago in Wander
GREECE: A VACATION PARADISE
Personal Photo by TS Stamos Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Visiting Greece is not only breathtaking but is relatively easy. There are many things that Greece has to offer. Its varied terrain and climate offer something for everyone. Greece has history and ruins and offers many thirsts for knowledge and an unquenchable supply to drink and soak in. Outdoor live theater is typical in many areas in Greece.
By Zante Cafe4 years ago in Wander
The Amalfi Coast, Italy - The Best Place I've Been. Top Story - June 2022.
So far, I’ve been to 43 major cities, 28 states, 9 countries, and I have no intention of stopping any time soon. Until the Grim Reaper pays me a visit, I’m going to travel as far as I can while I can.
By Crystal A. Wolfe4 years ago in Wander
Touring Tuscany: Where To Go And What To Do
Tuscany is a historic Italian province which showcases the very best of Italian culture, architecture, food, and wine. Its strategic location on the West coast has meant that it has been colonised many times under many rulers, first by the Roman empire in 351 BC to the Napoleonic empire in 1808.
By Alexander Belsey4 years ago in Wander
Jolly Jaunt to Edinburgh
We arrived in Edinburgh to be greeted largely by sun. In fact, it largely stayed this way while I was there. Apart from when it didn’t - 5/10 minute periods of the heavens opening when only a minute ago you were practically sunburnt. But hey, that’s the UK for you. I’m typing this on the train home right now and if I look to my right I see glorious sunshine, where as on my left it’s pouring.
By Matty Long4 years ago in Wander
10 things to know about Denmark
So here are a few things I have had to clear up over the last 5 years and some bonus information. Is Denmark really one of the happiest places in the world? Well, we do have free healthcare, get paid a livable wage, and have 6 weeks of paid vacation every year. Not to mention maternity/paternity leave for 12 months. Getting paid to go to college. Solid infrastructure. Oh, and we have relatively low expectations of life and a lot of happy pills (antidepressants). We don’t get much sun during half of the year.
By Anne Pedersen4 years ago in Wander
It is worthwhile to visit Italy's volcanoes
Significant volcanic activity can be seen on the Apennine Peninsula and surrounding islands. In Italy, there are four active volcanoes (including the Ferdinandea undersea volcano), eight dormant volcanoes, and four extinct volcanoes, with two more entities whose condition is unknown. Although some pose a serious hazard, their beauty makes it impossible to ignore them.
By James Eric Beck4 years ago in Wander
