Month: October 2020

Why Abstract Modern Art Is Flourishing In Los Angeles

Why Abstract Modern Art Is Flourishing In Los Angeles

Posted on by Estrella Krieger

More and more people in Los Angeles are beginning to appreciate the beauty of abstract modern art. Thus, artists are beginning to shift gears in making more fantastic artworks. It is not such a bad idea as you will be making full use of what you have in store for all the people who have suffered from the pain of looking at these things and not knowing what they are. These days, art is becoming more and more popular and you know you would want to make the most out of it. After all, you never know what is going to happen next in this world as it may not be in your favor or maybe it will be. Just when you thought you could not get anything out of abstract modern art, the truth is that it will express a lot of things in due time. In fact, you would want to know what the message is in case you can’t get it that much and you can’t blame yourself for that. In just a matter of moments, you will get an explanation and you will be surprised at how the artist was able to convey that message.

You can expect there to be some hidden messages in the artworks and the artist would be more than happy to explain them to you. There is nothing like checking out a bunch of abstract modern art made by local artists as you know you would want nothing more than to support them in their goals of becoming the best in what they do. They may have a long mountain to climb but they would not mind doing it as long as it would ensure their journey to the top. It has become so viral in Los Angeles nowadays that you are not only seeing it in art exhibits held in museums, you are also seeing it in parks where you never know who you may meet there. There are some people who may just stroll around and come across artworks that they may love to take home. If the weather is fine, that is such a nice idea. Abstract art has a long history of famous people coming to notice it so it is not the first time when someone would go and appreciate the art of people who are into different types of art. It is like going into a movie and not appreciating the acting performances of the actors and actresses. Rather, you would appreciate the special effects and makeup and look for their names when the credits appear in the end. It is such a nice cameo for those people who worked so hard into their work and they will feel great when someone finally confronts them about the awesome job that they did with the nice people involved in the paintings. It won’t be long before the artists get recognized and it should be a moment that they would want to cherish for a pretty long time.

How You Can Give Back To The World While Traveling

How You Can Give Back To The World While Traveling

Posted on by Estrella Krieger

It is always a great feeling to dive into a country’s local culture while traveling as that would give you a feeling of relaxation. There will come a time when you would want to know how you can give back to the world while traveling. One way would be to attend workshops that are conducted by locals. Not only will be helping them with their business, but you will also learn a lot of things from them. In addition, buy local souvenirs that you can take home as that will give you something to remember your trip by. In fact, you will also help the local shops that sell souvenirs because they used their own skills in making souvenirs. It would be a great feeling when you get to buy something unique as that would give you a sense of direction. When you see donation drives that are organized by locals for those who are poor and affected by calamities, it would be time to volunteer and give some of your time and effort to the cause. You know you will be able to help the locals who are badly in need in the time of a crisis. You should feel lucky you are not in their shoes so it would be best to help and do what you can. If you can’t, then you can donate used items and cash.

When you are feeling a bit hungry, it would be an awesome idea to buy at local food shops that sell street food. When that happens, you know you are doing a lot in helping those locals support their families. Add that to the fact that you will get to taste authentic local food. Besides, they would not put up a business like that if they are not that good with cooking. When you travel, you will certainly come across a bunch of locals doing their thing. When they ask for help, you must give it to them and not just ignore them. You can support their studies. As they say, sharing is caring as they did not have the same benefits as others when growing up. Most countries have weekend markets where you can go and check out a lot of locals selling items that they made themselves. It is wonderful for them how they get to share a lot of their talents when they are trying to make it big in this world. What’s even better is that the items won’t cost that much so you can’t blame yourself when you go there and do a ton of shopping. You won’t even notice how fast time flies as it is such a joyful experience. It would be better to support local communities instead of the international big companies who have enough money. Nothing can replace the joy you will give locals who would jump for joy when they finally have a client. On the other hand, it is just business for companies that are used to success.

How Yoga Combines Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science To Nourish The Soul

How Yoga Combines Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science To Nourish The Soul

Posted on by Estrella Krieger

Yoga is a pretty popular way to make you relieve mental health problems. It lets you nourish your soul since you will do a lot of breathing techniques. We all know how great breathing exercises are for our bodies. When you do it, it won’t be long before you feel pretty relaxed. It will only be a matter of time before you forget about all of your current problems. You can just say goodbye to all those things as you will say hello to all the things you would want to tackle for the future. There is nothing like saying goodbye to the past and saying hello to what the future holds for you. You will even move one step closer to staying positive and forget all about the mistakes you made in the past. In addition, traditional yoga is good for depression. We all know how we go through different stages in our life that would make us feel a bit depressed. When that happens, we all know how it would be hard to overcome it and yoga is one of those things that would help take it out until the next time that you would encounter it again. It is normal to be depressed as not all things will go your way. It can be about your personal life or about your work life. Whatever happens, you can just let it go by practicing yoga and look forward to all the good things that it will take you to.

There was a lot of modern science involved in coming up with yoga exercises that would cure addiction to bad habits such as smoking and drinking. It is something that may not be effective right now but it will haunt you in the future. You are going to regret making that decision for the rest of your life. It is a good thing you can practice yoga as a form of an alternative in this world as it will make you forget about all the bad things you must do to relieve stress. After all, yoga itself is a great way to relieve stress so you won’t feel the need to smoke cigarettes or even drink alcohol. As they say, it would be better to prevent stuff from happening instead of experiencing stuff then regretting it a moment later. The only thing you must do is to remember that it would be time for you to go to a place you have never been before whenever you are hearing the instructions of the yoga teacher. When that happens, you will have a better chance of avoiding mental health sicknesses in the future. It will only be a matter of time before you would feel good about yourself and what the future holds for you. Remember, you are never too old to practice yoga as you can be young and nobody would care about it or you can be old and you will still feel pretty young about your capabilities.

Here’s Why Cuba Is So Well Suited For Bicycle Travel

Here’s Why Cuba Is So Well Suited For Bicycle Travel

Posted on by Estrella Krieger

Cuba is a tropical country that is famously known for its delicious rum cocktails, pristine beaches, colorful antique cars, and lots of sunshine. This is why it is widely considered a holiday destination by many people. In order to be able to explore Cuba and get to more of this great country apart from the tourist scenes, cycling would be the best option for you.

There is Little or no Traffic at all

While cycling, one prefers quiet roads that are safe, traffic-free, and beautiful. This makes Cuba the best place to ride a bicycle. Due to its economic and political past, the island usually has very little traffic as there are not many vehicles around. This means you will be able to cycle your way around the island without a problem. The few vehicles you will come across are well driven and will not cause any major risk for you as a cyclist.

Being able to view some incredible sceneries as well as experience a variety of road surfaces

One will be able to ride for long distances without being exposed to any risk. This means that one will enjoy the silky smooth road surfaces on continuous straight through fields of tobacco and sugarcane. Cycling your way around this island will enable you to capture all the beautiful scenes around. It will be a wonderful experience for anyone. During the day, you may find yourself on some hilly dirt roads as you move from one small town to another in the middle of a preserved park. One could also have climbed the La Farola rollercoaster and be enjoying the beautiful rainforest scenery filled with palm trees. There is a lot to enjoy while cycling around this island.

While cycling around the island, you will be able to interact with the people of Cuba who are really friendly and welcoming

Cuban people make this place great. They are hospitable and friendly people. Cycling will enable you to interact with them first hand. These people are so good and will help you with directions in case you get lost. You will be able to interact with Cubans who will help you get to the best morning coffee stands. This will help you learn about this place and the way of life of the people here. Cycling makes this interaction possible.

You will be able to learn the history and culture of this great place

While cycling around this island, you will be able to learn the history and culture of the Cuban people. Their culture is unique and is shaped by its long history of colonialism and slavery which began the moment Columbus landed on the island in the year 1492. Having undergone many years of colonization by Spain, there are many impressive colonial buildings which are often painted colorfully. They are located in city parks and lively squares. You will be able to enjoy the rich history of this country.

These are some of the good things one will experience while cycling around this beautiful country.

What I Learned From A Year Of Traveling Across America In My Volkswagen

What I Learned From A Year Of Traveling Across America In My Volkswagen

Posted on by Estrella Krieger

America is one of those places that there are just so many things to explore. There will be a few times when I want to recall what I learned from a year of traveling across America in my Volkswagen. The first thing you will realize is that America is so big that I needed to make a bunch of last-minute plans. In fact, there were some states where I enjoyed my time a lot that I decided to spend longer there. There were also some states that had some fantastic views. One of them is Colorado. I love hiking so I spent a lot of time up in the mountains while basking in the magical views. Unfortunately, there were times when I ran out of battery and it was too late to regret that. In addition, there are so many random facts to learn about the country including Carl’s Jr. has the most delicious fast food you will ever feast on. I forgot my name while I was feasting on their food and I did not regret it one bit. After all, you have to enjoy every moment while traveling in the States and there is not one thing that will stop you from doing so. There are some Americans who never go to other countries. Yes, they would rather just stay there so if you fake an accent, they would believe you and it will result in some hilarious conversations. I faked a Swedish accent and they actually believed I am from there.

One thing is for sure, Americans are such friendly people. It was pretty rare for me to get lost as whenever I asked directions, they always pointed me in the right direction. Most of them were gas stations as I had to stop many times just to get gas and the locals there were great in giving tips as to what to do with the time I have left. They even pointed me to the right people who would be able to help me out with what I wanted to do. I wanted to do the best activities for the states that I was in. I got to try some of the best local foods in each state too and that is something that is not to be missed. I learned that while you are there, you may as well go to the best restaurant. I looked for some reviews on the Internet that would point me in the right direction and I found a lot of them. I love music and I went to New Orleans and they were rocking in terms of festivals and concerts. Basically, I went to a whole lot of music events while I was there and they were all great. It was probably the state where I spent the most time. I also learned that it is possible to save money by splitting the costs of gas with other travelers who you meet on social media as they would love the opportunity.