Colorful and impressive gardens are always a great place to visit when touring. Our Wander experts will tell you what seasons to visit botanical gardens, where to go, and when to enjoy the world’s best gardens.
The Morton Arboretum near Chicago gives you a chance to explore nature. Read on for how to make the most of your visit to the beautiful arboretum just minutes from downtown Chicago. Even though I grew up in a very urban setting on the South side of Chicago, nature has...
This ultimate guide to 2 days in Medellín offers a flavor of the cultural attractions and outdoor excursions in the City of Eternal Spring. Read on for what to do when you have only 2 days in Medellín. Folded into a verdant valley in Colombia’s Andes, Medellín has...
From roses to cacti, these outdoor wonderlands showcase natural beauty all year long.
Botanical gardens across the Western United States offer amazing opportunities for visitors to explore the world around them, experiencing everything from native plants to exotic foliage. these gardens vary from desert landscapes filled with cacti and succulents to hothouses brimming with exotic orchids to rugged seaside cliff walks. Some gardens also house animals, birds, children’s activities, petting zoos, carousels, miniature trains, art and antiquities.
Longing to visit New Zealand? Take a peek at the beautiful island country through the lens of our photographer's camera. Join us for New Zealand in pictures. I've been blessed with nine trips to New Zealand, as evidenced by the stamps on my passport. Starting with my...
Wichita is much more than sunflowers and prairie. Don't just pass through. Plan to spend some time here. See for yourself what there is to do with this Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Wichita, Kansas. Whether your goal is to visit all 50 states and check Kansas off the...
While Oregon's Willamette Valley is famed for its wines, the other bounty of the fertile valley beckons. Experience the Willamette Valley with a scenic and tasty drive along the Marion Farm Loop. There are many ways to experience Oregon’s Willamette Valley; one is to...
As somebody who is fanatical about baths and bathtubs, I had long wanted to visit Hot Springs, Arkansas. The town, also known as Spa City, began when people sought out its healing waters. I was originally going to visit in April 2020. But then Covid struck. I had...
You will recognize the huge multi-armed Saguaro cactus as a symbol of the American West. Saguaro (pronounced suh-waa-row) have figured prominently in classic Western movies. They are a must-see when visiting Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. When you travel through the...
We’ve visited Longwood Gardens, in Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley, in all seasons. We’ve marveled at the brilliant tulip displays in the early spring, walked among the fantastically sculpted topiary in the summer, taken our flower-loving teenager to the...
The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, located near the Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park, is a 140-acre botanical garden featuring desert plants and a few secrets hidden on the five themed trails. There’s much more than cacti. In fact, the garden is home to thousands of...