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THE TRAVEL ISSUE NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST.
JULY 2017 | PHOTO BY: MAX REYES
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MILES TO MEMORIES
JULY/AUGUST 2017 WANDERLUST
DEPARTMENT OF WANDERING Page 30
EGYPT Page 12
FIND US LOST Page 36
ARGENTINA Page 18
CLAIR SUMMERS Page 44
SOUTH AFRICA Page 22
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WANDERLUST -n a great desire to travel and rove about
Being a wanderlust is important sometimes. To expand your thinking, awareness, and most importantly real-world experience. Travel as a whole has a deep impact on the world, playing a vital role in community development, conservation efforts, and promoting cultural heritage. It turns out wanderlusts’ aren’t so lost after all.
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GIZA, EGYPT As the only one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World still largely intact, the Pyramids of Giza are definitely worth a visit. Dating back to around 2,560 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza stood as the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years. Inside the main chamber of the Great Pyramid lies a granite coffer, which all seems perfectly normal until you realize it is made out of one solid piece of granite that is far too large to have fit down the passageway you just squeezed through. This realization has led historians and archaeological to believe that the Great Pyramid was built around the coffer rather than it being brought inside. The two smaller pyramids of Giza are those of the Fourth Dynasty pharaohs Khafre and Menkaure. To the east of the pyramids there are three small piles of rumble believed to be the tombs of pharaohs Khufu’s wives and sisters. If there’s any desire to travel to this destination these pyramids are a must-see.
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The ins and outs of travel are sometimes tricky. Different people have different techniques that change often. Miles to Memories was created to bridge the gap between an amateur traveler and a modern day nomad, providing exclusive insight on the best places to travel and the best methods to get there.
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Department of Wandering
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epartment of Wandering is a travel and lifestyle blog for design-savvy trailblazers known for taking bold, new paths. The blog appeals to travellers looking to avoid the common tourist traps to find the true essence of a place; something that is not commonly discovered between the pages of a guidebook. The Department of Wandering is also a resource for those interested in quitting the 9-5 and making the transition into freelancing or blogging. Born in 2014 as a creative outlet for founder, Rachel, when she was living in one of the most exciting cities in Europe (Berlin) but coping with the soul-sucking drudgery of the 9-5. The blog has since evolved into a trusted hub of advice, inspiration, travel tips and tales built around a loyal and engaged community from all over the world. The Fox Magazine interviewed Rachel regarding tips, inspirations, and Where is home? Melbourne, Australia. I’ve recently returned home after living abroad in Berlin for three years. It’s always hard to choose your favorite places on this earth, but you have to choose 3. What are they? Australia, New Zealand and Japan. What has traveling taught you? More than anything, traveling has taught me that there is beauty in difference. Do you have any traveling tips/ techniques to share? When you’re in a foreign place, try to travel as locally as possible. Go where the locals go, take public transportation, eat where all the locals are eating. Your experience will be so much more authentic that way.
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For those unfamiliar with what a travel blogger does, what do people overlook the most? I think a lot of people think that travel bloggers just get to travel for free in exchange for positing a pretty photo. It’s so much more than that though. Essentially, travel bloggers are content creators and the job is multi-faceted. We are writers, photographers, marketers, editors, social media managers, researchers, pitchers and negotiators. Like any job, there are endless, unseen hours that are invested behind the scenes and it takes a lot of hard work to make it profitable. The Fox Magazine is all about inspiration, what/who inspires you the most? My fiancé is someone who inspires me the most out of anyone I know. He is always pushing the boundaries with his work (he’s a Concept Artist for film and games) and is fearlessly creative.
“One day, you’ll wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” -Paulo Coelho
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My fiance taught me a lot about the importance of putting myself out there, taking risks and investing in myself. What’s the best part of being a travel blogger? Inspiring people to get out and discover the world for themselves. That’s a pretty awesome job description! I also love the freedom and flexibility that comes with not being tied down to a 9-5 job. Do you have any tips or tricks for achieving an aesthetically awesome Instagram page? Any social media tips? If you want to grow your social media following, my best tip would be to be active on the platform(s) and engage with others as much as you can. Build a community around your work. To create an aesthetically pleasing Instagram feed, upload only the highest quality content, stay consistent with your editing style and always try to tell a compelling story with your images. What’s your best advice for people wanting to travel? Save up, do your research and just book that ticket. Your biggest regret down the track will be not going.
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