{"id":231,"date":"2020-12-01T09:23:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T09:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arlo.marketifythemes.com\/demos\/travel1\/?p=231"},"modified":"2023-05-18T06:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T06:19:01","slug":"why-we-love-travel-and-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/why-we-love-travel-and-you-should-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Galaxiana"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you planning to visit Europe this summer and not sure which country to spend most of your time in? We highly recommend the Netherlands. It is the land of old school windmills, waffles, Gouda, tulips, bicycles, canals and is one of the most liberal countries in the world.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Dutch love their bicycles and literally all the destinations in this lovely country are bicycle friendly. However, exploring the entire Netherlands on a bicycle may be a little too extreme for many, so our first tip for you is to use a rental car. Depending on how you plan, you can pick up your car at the start of your journey in Amsterdam and drive your way around the country.<\/p>

We\u2019ve created a one-week itinerary for you to explore the Netherlands on your own by car. Depending on your pace of traveling, you can make this journey in 5 days or 7 days or even 14 days. When San and I travel, we usually travel slow and spend a long time in each destination to get a feel of it. However, if you\u2019re short on time, you don\u2019t have to stay overnight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This awareness of impermanence has me desperate for something, anything I can cling to for comfort. So, perhaps like many of you, I\u2019ve sought out refuge at home, my safe haven where I\u2019ve been riding out these uncertain times.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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My home isn\u2019t my home, but somebody else\u2019s home. When I moved in, I intended to stay for four months, a pit stop on my way to I didn\u2019t know where. Five years later I\u2019m still here, which I didn\u2019t expect but am grateful for, entrusting that the universe will kick me out when the time is right. I thought I would have It All figured out by now, but it turns out while you\u2019re waiting for life to happen, life is happening.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Which is why I\u2019m not sure why I\u2019ve lazily propped framed art on shelves instead of putting a nail in a wall. I truly can\u2019t stand this rug, every day resenting it more, but I haven\u2019t changed it. It took me five years of procrastinating and five minutes on eBay to finally buy a lamp to replace one I inherited and hate. The only things I\u2019ve regretted in life are the things I didn\u2019t do sooner, including making my (not-so) temporary space the best home I can make it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Amsterdam, the city of Sins<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmsterdam is not just one of the most visited cities in Europe, but in the entire world. It is famous for its canals, narrow houses, coffeeshops, red light district, some of the best museums in Europe, and a crazy nightlife. While you\u2019re here, don\u2019t miss Amsterdam-Noord. Because of its liberal nature, some people also call Amsterdam the city of sins. It is very easy to reach Amsterdam from any part of the world by catching a flight to Schiphol Airport, or by train or bus from most of Europe.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Even if you\u2019re not living in your forever house, and don\u2019t know when or where you\u2019ll be moving next, don\u2019t you deserve the comfort of home, wherever that home is? Life is too short to live with that lumpy mattress, don\u2019t you think? (I think.) <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    That said, now likely isn\u2019t the time to throw down thousands of dollars on decor. The good news is, you don\u2019t have to. Small changes in your home can make big changes in your life. It\u2019s not the things, but the feelings, which hopefully are brought out by the things.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Here to help is Victoria Sass, founder and principal designer of Minneapolis-based Prospect Refuge Studio.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \u201cHome is more than housing,\u201d Sass says. \u201cIt\u2019s an extension of yourself, a place where you can truly be yourself. Home is also a state of mind. It could be a social place or a place of refuge; it might be a space that holds memories and\/or allows you to grow.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Exactly. Here are Sass\u2019s top tips for making a temporary space feel like home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Consider Maslow\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs in your design.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \u201cIf you are familiar with Maslow\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs, think about the base two levels of your needs,\u201d Sass says. Maslow breaks it down to the basics: air, water, food, shelter, security, and health. \u201cYou might be surprised how few spaces actually, truly, meet those needs. Think about how you eat, how you rest, what makes you feel healthy and safe.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Take eating, for example. That could mean dedicating a space for dining, not the indent in the couch in front of your TV, or even simply reorganizing your refrigerator. Maybe you invest in kitchen tools that encourage you to cook or replace the harsh overhead light with a softer bulb. Think small and simple.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    This picture has been taken in 2020<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Ask yourself these key questions.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \u201cHow do I\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cHow do I want to\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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    Finish the question with your most important needs: sleep, work, eat. Make small, practical changes in your space to better facilitate those needs. Let\u2019s look at sleep. Here\u2019s how Sass tackles three of the most important design aspects for quality sleep:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Light:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019d recommend investing in curtains that give you the privacy you desire and block light (or don\u2019t) depending on your needs. Dimmable lamps are always a good idea. Think symmetry in your bedroom for balanced vibes.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Sound:<\/strong> \u201cTextiles in your sleeping space will muffle sound and envelope you in a cozy, womblike way. Think about all your surfaces\u2014rugs, wall textiles, an upholstered headboard, curtains, or soft seating.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Bedding:<\/strong> \u201cBedding is one area where I\u2019d invest, invest, invest. Find your perfect fiber and buy the best you can afford. A complete bedding set will feel the most inviting at the end of a long day.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Invest in moveable objects that are smaller than your car. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \u201cYou\u2019ll want to take them with you, and you\u2019ll want it to not be a pain in the ass to do it,\u201d Sass says. She recommends if you\u2019re not in your forever home to invest in:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      There you have it. I\u2019m considering everything about this year a lesson in embracing temporary. I\u2019m not there yet, but I\u2019m starting at home. Allow yourself to look ahead, even if we can\u2019t see that far yet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Take that, 2020. And you too, 2021.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Are you planning to visit Europe this summer and not sure which country to spend most of your time in? We highly recommend the Netherlands. It is the land of old school windmills, waffles, Gouda, tulips, bicycles, canals and is one of the most liberal countries in the world. The Dutch love their bicycles and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-female-avatars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":411,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231\/revisions\/411"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosmicgirls.net\/viewer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}