Travel Beyond Ordinary

with Christopher Ludgate

Latest Stories

Whitby Abbey was a significant inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula C. Ludgate
Enchantments on the UK Rail
It was just shy of two hours after leaving King’s Cross in London and gliding north into the unfolding countryside when I pulled into York Station. Beams of sunshine poked through the...
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The Art & Science of Seaweed Foraging
Along oceanic shores and rocky seascapes exists an integral part of the planet's vast marine ecosystem. Here in this intercoastal environment, numerous species of this hearty algae...
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An Elevated Wellness Immersion
I knew in an instant when I was finally able to do a full upward bow again, that I was where I needed to be. It was the Mountain Yoga Festival in St. Anton, Austria, and yogi nature...
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Santa Maria was built upon the Temple of Juno in Gozo, Malta Christopher Ludgate
Off the Map in Malta
All to myself in the morning light of Gozo, I drifted through the tiny fortified alleys of Iċ-Ċittadella, hugged by lofty limestone ubiquitous in Malta’s architecture. Standing on a...
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TM & the Science of Consciousness from Wander Magazine's Wanderlust Issue Story Christopher Ludgate
TM & the Science of Consciousness
There’s a curiosity that often evokes a sense of mystique that radiates around the practice of Transcendental Meditation. It’s no cult or religion. And it is not an ephemeral trend....
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Castle Beach at idyllic resort town of Tenby, Wales C. Ludgate
Road-tripping Storybook Wales' LGBTQ Heritage
It seemed that any road would lead me through vast scenic park lands, networked so I could find myself in a diverse sundry of beautiful places. Cruising between swaths of sandy beaches,...
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A Bit About Chris

Wanderama Travel is an informative travel resource created to share first-hand knowledge, unique itinerary ideas, and destination inspiration. I am a professional explorer and travel journalist, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker. With miles and miles of experience, these published stories can be found in a variety of outlets like Fodor’s, Wander Magazine, Passport, JustLuxe, GoWorld, and others, with some exclusively found here on Wanderama.

These curated stories are deep dives into adventures, immersive experiences, and enriching itineraries beyond ordinary. They’ve often changed my life, gave me hope and endless joy, and teach me more than I’d ever expected.

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