Aix en Provence is often referred to as “Cézanne’s city”. It’s hard to miss the emblems of the “Cézanne Steps” on the sidewalks of Aix; these symbols take tourists to some of the most famous sites of Cezanne’s artistic inspiration. The problem with watching your feet to follow the little emblems is that you may… Continue reading
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The Ultimate Travel Checklist You Need for a Trip to a Winery Resort in Brisbane, Queensland
Are you planning a long awaited trip to an amazing wine resort in Brisbane, Queensland with your loved ones? Or are you looking to travel alone? No matter the reason, you can expect to have the time of your life. When you think of B&B (Bed & Breakfast), you are not far from reality. Your… Continue reading
How to Simplify Becoming a Personal Trainer
The Department of Labor lists personal training as the top career path for the next decade. If you want to turn your passion into a career, consider becoming a personal trainer. The following are three steps to becoming a certified personal trainer: 1. Make sure you get the best education, training, and an accredited certification.… Continue reading
East Los Angeles College – Community College serving the second generation of Mexicans and Hispanics
A community college that is part of the Community College District, East College is located in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park. The university serves a population that is comprised of a large number of second-generation Mexicans, Hispanics, and Latinos. It ranks second in terms of transferring Hispanic students to four-year courses. Installations East… Continue reading
Judo Cut Weight – The weight division over 100 kg
I recently went to a Junior National Championships (17, 18 and 19 years old) and specifically watched the 100+kg weight division. I thought losing weight in judo shouldn’t be a problem for these big guys. The important thing is to have more than 100 kg to be better. In many cases, if they were to… Continue reading
Tips for restaurants in Oaxaca Mexico during COVID-19: Consider staying closed
Oaxaca de Juárez, a quaint colonial city in south central Mexico that depends on tourism for its very existence, relaxed its COVID-19 protocols in early July 2020. And as we move into summer, so have other cities around the world. They are equally dependent on visitors. Restaurants have started to open. Should they just do… Continue reading
Every journey is adventure
All travel is adventure, but when the purpose of traveling is the adventure that awaits you at your destination, it becomes an adventure travel. Maybe it’s your “wish list”. Maybe it’s boredom. Maybe you just need the adrenaline rush. Whatever the reason, adventure travel has expanded far beyond the confines of the tired old safari… Continue reading
Zacatecas – A Colonial Treasure
When one thinks of vacations, often the idea is to go to the beach. But, what about those of us who are not too beach lovers? Well, if that’s the case, why not visit Zacatecas, Mexico? Traveling to Zacatecas is like traveling back in time, as this city is one of the best preserved colonial… Continue reading
Homes in the Teravista community in Round Rock Texas
Teravista real estate square footage ranges from 1,400 to 5,000 square feet. Homes in Teravista range in price from $100 to over $600. Teravista homes are part of Newland Communities. Homes in Teravista are built by Ryland Homes, Wilshire Homes, DR Horton, Village Builders, Lennar, Partners in Building, and Centerra Homes. Teravista homes feature perks… Continue reading
High Density Compact Cities
The High Density Compact City is promoted as the model of sustainable living. Planners envision smaller, high-density cities that will reduce the spatial extent of cities; creating places where people can live closer to work, relying less on environmentally damaging transportation methods and reducing our collective carbon footprint. This latter model of planning arose as… Continue reading