THE WANDERHACKR JOURNAL
Gil DeSaant
I’m Gil, a traveler, photographer and lifelong internet nerd. I like getting lost in new cities, finding great food, walking way more than necessary and figuring things out as I go. WanderHackr is where I share the places, experiences and little discoveries I’d want someone to tell me about before a trip.
September 8, 2026
Prague as a City of Layered Facades
In Prague’s historic center, Gothic towers, Baroque domes, Art Nouveau ornament, theater history, and contemporary cultural signage occupy the same streetscape. The city’s visual power comes less from any single monument than from how so many eras remain legible at once.
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September 8, 2026
Verona on Black-and-White Film: River Edges and Everyday Life
A black-and-white film study of Verona through river edges, piazzas, side streets, bicycles and everyday movement.
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September 8, 2026
Paris by Its Circulation Systems
This Paris sequence works less as a monument reel than as a study of how the city organizes movement: through arcades, museum forecourts, metro signs, bike racks, narrow medieval streets, station clocks, and the working corridor of the Seine.
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September 7, 2026
Barcelona in Motion: Metro, Sagrada Família and the Waterfront
A black-and-white photo essay about Barcelona's metro signs, rail platforms, unfinished landmarks and waterfront public spaces.
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September 7, 2026
Dresden by Tram: Baroque Architecture and a Working City
Dresden’s yellow trams, Baroque landmarks, market stalls and everyday street life share the same working city.
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September 7, 2026
The City as Interface: How New York Moves Through Signs, Screens, Gates, and Wayfinding
In this New York photo set, the city reads less like a skyline than a system of prompts: subway arrows, stadium rules, multilingual storefronts, boardwalk ticket booths, and giant screens that tell you where to look next.
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July 31, 2026
10 Affordable Latin America Destinations to Price-Check for 2027
Compare ten Latin America destinations worth price-checking for 2027, including their transport advantages, seasonal risks and the costs that can turn an apparent bargain into an expensive trip.
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August 15, 2025
Cartagena vs Medellín: Which Colombian City Fits Your Trip?
Cartagena or Medellín? Compare beaches, weather, costs, transport, nightlife and ideal trip length to choose the Colombian city that fits your plans.
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July 23, 2025
Mexico City Street Food: What to Eat and Where to Start
A practical guide to Mexico City street food, including essential dishes, neighborhoods, ordering tips and official food-safety advice.
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July 21, 2025
5 Days in London: A Practical First-Time Itinerary
Plan five days in London without zigzagging across the city. This practical first-time itinerary groups Westminster, the City, museums, markets, Notting Hill and Greenwich into realistic daily routes.
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July 15, 2025
How to Get Internet While Traveling Abroad (2025 Guide)
Wondering how to stay online while abroad? This 2025 guide compares eSIMs, local SIM cards, pocket Wi-Fi, and roaming—plus tips for choosing the best one.
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July 14, 2025
15 Travel Hacks That Actually Work in 2027
Fifteen practical travel hacks for 2027, covering flight prices, baggage, offline navigation, eSIM setup, power-bank rules, document backups and common myths to skip.
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