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Everything but the Ticket; Wander is your guide to the best activities, hotels, restaurants and holes-in-the-wall to check out on your trip.
Getting the Most Out of Washington DC
I have been dying to take my kids to Washington DC for a long time now. I was waiting for them to be at an age where they could really appreciate it. I loved touring Washington when I was a kid and I wanted to share that with my kids. The seat of our nation’s government with all of the history, museums, and monuments is something every family should experience once together.
By Kimberly Adams7 years ago in Wander
Places You Must Visit While You Spend Your Vacation in Costa Rica
Though belonging to a rugged Central American terrain, Costa Rica, with expansive coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, has been an emerging popular tourism spot. Though being home to a rain forest, Costa Rica’s capital has become a popular tourist attraction owing to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Costa Rica also attracts a fair share of attention owing to the volcanic mountains it houses and the rich biodiversity there. But mostly, Costa Rica is famous for its beaches, the pristine waters and its picturesque and soothing landscape. There are many Costa Rica luxury homes which are available, suitable for every tourist in accordance with their travel budget. Apart from that, roughly a quarter of Costa Rica is made up of protected jungles, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds and other exotic fauna. As a tourist, here are the things which must be in your itinerary when you are visiting Costa Rica.
By Emily Jack7 years ago in Wander
Exploring England Expertly
When visiting London, the most exciting thing to do is to enjoy the people. Let's be honest, in such a large, bustling city, most tourists don't actually get to see Buckingham Palace or Big Ben, and if they do, it's for three seconds before the rush of people behind them pushes them out of the way. My advice? Enjoy the stock photos available on Google of each landmark and then go spend your time in London actually engaging in the culture. Go to the local pub, see a show at the theater, do the things that real Londoners do, or maybe even enjoy the lesser known tourist sites, but don't go to the tourist traps with the millions of other visitors. So, here's a list of things to do and places to go for those more adventurous and willing to be more than another tourist.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 years ago in Wander
Savannah, Georgia
Located on the coast of Georgia separated by the Savannah River to South Carolina is a small tourist town filled with history from the houses to the streets, unique stores, and hidden gems of restaurants. When it comes to history it can be powerful and beautiful to terrifying and creepy but all of it makes Savannah and why it has become such a great place to visit. There are plenty of stores and like all tourist towns you will get the basic souvenir stores but there are also small marketplaces filled with local crafts, a great dog/cat boutique with about five locations within this small location (very pet friendly town), and one of my favorites Savannah Bee Company where anything you can make with honey is developed and sold at this store. As for restaurants you will find cuban food, bar food, seafood, and amazing southern breakfast food; it is refreshing to go through a town and see very few chain restaurants and you will get that experience in Savannah.
By Cynthia Cline7 years ago in Wander
Turkey 2018
It all started in the spring. First lads holiday, looking for somewhere cheap and new to visit. After checking on holiday sites such as LastMinute, Teletext, and TUI, we found the perfect priced holiday! OnTheBeach was offering this holiday for a week, all inclusive, for only £275 per person. You couldn't go wrong! So all booked, all seats paid for, and we were off! The 4 hour 30 minute flight seemed to fly past with EasyJet making everything seem smooth and relaxing.
By Callum Kemp7 years ago in Wander
Things to See and Do in Greenland (Yes, Greenland)
If you are visiting Greenland, you might not be surprised at the remarks you receive when you tell your friends and acquaintances about it. “Won't it be cold?” and “What will you eat?” might be some of the typical reactions you would receive. However, after you get the requisite looks, relax—yes, you can tell people you are visiting Greenland with a straight face. Greenland receives more tourism than a lot of people might think. Go ahead and create a photo journal of your trip to this unique country. The reason is that your friends will not only be surprised, but they will be delighted at some of the fantastic sights to see in the most sparsely populated country on our planet. Consider some of these unique tourist attractions:
By Vaden Chandler8 years ago in Wander
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a huge undertaking, especially if you are have never been before or don't even know where to begin! But for many (including yours truly) planning the trip can be half of the fun! But for those of you that are the former, never fear! Here is a condensed and simplified timeline to help you with all of your planning!
By Caitlin Zigler8 years ago in Wander
