☕Wanderlust Reads for the Curious Traveler
August 18 - Travel News, Interesting Articles, and Contests
As summer winds down, our thoughts have already begun drifting toward 2025 and what new adventures lie ahead. If you've been following along, you may have noticed our love of Africa—and it's not showing any signs of fading. We've been daydreaming about returning to the vast savannahs, this time with a twist: a self-drive safari. There's something thrilling about the idea of navigating the wild terrain on our own, with nothing but a map, a sturdy 4x4, and the promise of spotting wildlife at every turn. The thought of those wide-open spaces, where the only sound is the wind rustling through the grass, has us itching to start planning.
But for now, we’re staying grounded—at least for a little while—and bringing you the best travel news, articles, and contests we’ve stumbled upon this month. Whether you're looking for your next destination or just a bit of wanderlust-fueled inspiration, we hope you find something that sparks your next great journey.
Welcome to the next edition of Wanderlust Reads, where we’ve pulled together recent travel news for all our subscribers PLUS, for our paid subscribers, a list of currently open travel contests.
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☕Travel In The News and Other Interesting Reads:
Svalbard Crisis: Glaciers Melt at Unprecedented Rates As Temperatures Soar
‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, environmental group warns
Wildfires Near Athens, Here's What Travelers to Greece Should Know
Hidden Lagoons With Rare Life Forms Found in Driest Place on Earth
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☕Travel Contests:
Did you know that I once won us a fully paid, trip for us to Jamaica for the Reggae Marathon, just off a simple post on Twitter? Yup, for real! Here are current contests out there for you to jump in and win too: