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Altruism, Avidity, and Aesthetics
AAA Motivations: 1. Altruism- to live by helping others, even at the cost of self. This is like the lighthouse bucket, because the lighthouse is constantly helping to lead others on their path.
Shelby HagoodPublished about 7 hours ago in WanderHitting the Road
When I was a kid, one of my favorite times of the year was the beginning of Summer. Asides from the fact that this meant two months out of school and sleeping until noon, it meant that it was time for us to pack up to head out on our annual summer vacation. Every year meant a new location. Sometimes we'd go to visit out of state relatives, and sometimes it was just to have fun. Either way, I knew I was going on an adventure.
Judith JaschaPublished about 10 hours ago in WanderThe Gift of a Snowstorm
It all started with an offer we couldn't refuse. A local airline advertised a deep discount in the price of tickets to Las Vegas to celebrate the Superbowl. Our dream to travel together to visit the Grand Canyon several tears earlier had been thwarted by unexpected issues in life at the time. This discount would make it possible for us to finally afford the trip.
Gail WyliePublished about 11 hours ago in WanderOne of the World’s Narrowest Streets is Located in Vrbnik
Fairy tale. This is the first word that comes to mind as you approach the enchanting town of Vrbnik on Krk Island,Croatia. Nestled on the landward side, the town is surrounded by vineyards where the indigenous Vrbnik Žlahtina wine variety is cultivated. The name Žlahtina derives from the Slavic adjective “žlahten,” meaning noble. The natural beauty of this landscape is complemented by the sky-blue sea, whose gentle murmur can be heard beneath the 50-meter high rock upon which Vrbnik is perched.
Magic Exists
The best trip I’ve ever taken is no trip at all. It’s semantics, really, but a trip assumes a destination, and since this trip has no Terra firma destination, I would describe it as a quest.
Matthew FrommPublished about 14 hours ago in WanderSomewhere Only We Know
Throughout my six-month post-college-graduation Europe backpacking trip, there were whispers about the best hostel ever. “It was so cozy,” a starry-eyed backpacker exclaimed. “It felt like coming home,” another backpacker sighed. “It’s got a dog,” another promised. However, no one could pronounce the name of the town it was in, and few people even remembered the name of the hostel.
Kevin McLaughlinPublished about 18 hours ago in WanderA Memorable Day
It was a crisp autumn morning when my friends and I decided to embark on a fishing trip that we had planned for weeks. The anticipation had been building, and we could hardly wait to get our lines in the water. The destination was a secluded lake known for its pristine beauty and rumored to be home to a mysterious golden bass, a legendary fish that no one had ever caught.
Tripping Through Cinematic Universes: From 'Star Wars' To 'Harry Potter' To 'Game Of Thrones'
Star Wars, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones - just but three of my favorite things in the world. Joy is also having a BFF who love these pop culture phenomena as much as I do.
Marguerita TanPublished about 21 hours ago in WanderMY Homeland Magic
My dear friends, come closer and brace yourselves for the captivating story of my magical adventure in England. I’ll never forget the journey; it left me in awe and gave me memories that will last a lifetime. From a young age, I’ve always imagined myself journeying to this mythical land. I have dreamed of going to England since, I was seven years old. I finally got my chance to go, at 49 years of age. I was living my childhood dream.
Brenda FluhartyPublished about 23 hours ago in WanderOur Trip of a Lifetime
I was in my forties when my life completely changed and doors swung open for me in ways I had never imagined. I remember sitting a car with a friend at the time, who said “we will travel the world together.” I laughed at him in my heart, as I knew I couldn’t afford to travel anywhere and had no idea how to make enough money to do so. And then the doors began to open and we were on the move. Most of these opportunities were connected directly to the work I was doing, but it didn’t take us long to ensure that we arranged to have extra time together to enjoy the different places where I was working. Thus, it only was natural to plan to take the opportunity to go on a safari when I was invited to speak at a conference in South Africa in 2006. Something I had never dreamed I would be able to do.
Gail WyliePublished a day ago in WanderSolo Female Traveler's Guide to Off-the-Beaten Path Destinations
Hello to all fierce ladies! Ready to ditch the conventional vacation plan and dive impetuously into a journey full of surprises? As your trusted consort in this epic voyage for adventure, with over five years of traversing around the globe and wisdom under the belt, I’m here to tell you all the juicy secrets of successfully navigating off-the-beaten-path destinations tight! It's gonna be a wild ride!
Sarah MichellePublished a day ago in WanderHow to Spend a Long Weekend in Zagreb, Croatia
Lined with hip cafes, leafy parks, and unique museums, Croatia’s cool capital offers an array of sights and activities perfect for a long weekend city break.