MapCrunch - Random Google Street View 3 Great Ways to Tone Your Butt & Thighs on the Ball It’s arguably a woman’s one body zone that’s the biggest (ahem) pain in the butt to keep looking fit and firm. But you can really tone up your hips, thighs and butt with just a few simple exercises — even if you have only 5 or 10 minutes. Certified stability ball fitness trainer Sue Hollingshead shows you how with the three-move Balance Ball exercise ball workout below. Doing lower-body exercises on a Balance Ball or stability ball can whip this trouble zone into shape faster. That’s because the ball offers a combination of support and instability, says certified fitness instructor Suzanne Deason. “The support of the ball beneath you allows you to work harder without feeling overworked or strained,” she explains. Hollingshead recommends these moves because “they really target the glutes, hamstrings and adductors (inner thigh muscles). Note: these exercises do NOT require the stabilizer shown at the base of the balance ball in the images below. 1. Figure 1 Lie on the ball, face down. 2. 3.
70 Majestic Countryside Photographs | Digital Photography Shots - StumbleUpon What is the first thing that pops in your mind when you hear the word countryside? Green meadows, yellow hay, spectacular and breathtaking landscapes. Photographing the countryside has its own charm. Any place is your studio and you have a scene for photograph is every single direction. Countryside photography is something all of the photographers want to experience once in a while. Be it just on holidays or if you live in a country side, the photographs we have showcased below will help your imagination go wild and inspire you to take stunning photographs. Corn fields by Snake Eyes Wheat by Burnet Photo taken in England Lake District National Park by Ennor Harvester by Bernet Vin by Glen Scott
Your Fat Burning Workout Routine Nicola Majocchi Everyone has her own workout routine, and while we approve of the "workout," the "routine" has us worried. Familiarity might be comfortable, but it's not effective — certainly not when it comes to a sweat session. Doing the same thing over and over lulls your muscles into an I-can-do-this tedium and lessens your calorie burn. The good news: You don't need to ditch your current workout to see more weight loss success results. You just need to learn how to rev it up. Your Comfort Zone Flipping channels on the tube, you lope along, either running or walking, at the same ho-hum speed you were at yesterday. Blast More FatDon't bounce. Squeeze your glutes. Challenge your muscles. **WEB EXCLUSIVE: Form Fix Tread lightly. Elliptical Trainer Your Comfort Zone Gliding along at a medium pace, your legs are on autopilot. Blast More FatNever stop working. Use intervals. Use your whole body.
43 Places 49 Beautiful Shots Of Edinburgh | ScottishApartment.com - StumbleUpon Edinburgh Apartments from ScottishApartment.com 49 Beautiful Shots Of Edinburgh We love, really love our city. There is something in Edinburgh for everyone, to prove this we have gathered 49 of our favourite photos of Edinburgh. Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here © 2010 ScottishApartment.com - Apartments in Edinburgh
Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips Travel Writing — By Lost Girls on January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm Be sure to check out our new Pitching 101 Series, including interviews with: BootsnAll editor, Katie HammelNew York Times’ deputy travel editor, Monica DrakeThe Expeditioner’s founder and editor-in-chief, Matt StabileGalavanting‘s managing editor, Joseph HernandezTravel Belles’ publisher and editor, Margo MillureGo NOMAD‘s general edit Max HartshorneTravel Agent senior editor Joe PikeTravelingMom‘s editor Cindy RichardsRecommend‘s managing editor Paloma Villaverde de Rico Want to get paid to travel? Travel Websites That Pay for Freelance Articles and Posts Travel Belles $10 per post. Travel sites that accept submissions for experience, rather than a payment Some ideas and rates courtesy of Matador.com, JoAnna Haugen Tags: get paid to travel, travel freelancing, travel writing
25 Things You Didn’t Know About Iceland | Iceland Travel Guide by Katie Hammel | June 16th, 2010 1) At roughly 39,000 square miles, Iceland is small – about the size of the US state of Ohio. 11% of the country is covered with glaciers, and 8% of that is a single one, Vatnajökull, which is located in the vast and nearly uninhabited interior. Three of Iceland’s five glaciers are the largest in Europe. Another 30% of the land is lava fields. >> Read about transportation in Iceland 2) Though it’s called Iceland, the name is a bit misleading. 3) Only about 320,000 people live in Iceland. 4) Iceland sits out in the North Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Arctic Circle (which passes through the island of Grismey but not through the mainland itself). >> Learn more about flights to Iceland 5) Because of its northerly position, the sun shines in Iceland nearly 24 hours a day during the peak of summer. >> Read about where and how to see the Northern Lights in Iceland 6) Iceland is one of the most geologically active spots on Earth. Ready to go?
Hotel Igloo Village Catching one of nature’s jaw-dropping light shows, the auroras, can be a chilly experience, especially in the northern hemisphere. Away from the distracting city lights and city comforts and into dark, cold wilderness can be a daunting experience for some. So for those of us who would still like to catch a glimpse of the awe-inspiring northern lights, but would prefer to be relatively warm, there is a place out in northern Finland, amongst the reindeer, where you can find a field of igloos. The use of snow and ice in the buildings is a large theme at Hotel Kakslauttanen. Oh, and for the record, (most) Canadians do not live in igloos. Via Travelphant Update: Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali is the perfect getaway to connect with nature and enjoy the sun.
Best Backpacking Gadgets for Your Summer Travels If you're like many young students graduating from high school or college, you're probably planning a little time off -- perhaps a trip abroad in that great American tradition of backpacking. But stuffing whatever you happen to have lying around your room into a bag is a terrible idea for such a journey. You'll want to be properly prepared, and, if you're anything like us, that means making sure you've got the right tech tucked away in the deep recesses of that brand new 70-liter pack you picked up. Here are our suggestions for the essential equipment and gadgets you'll need to survive your travels, while making sure your nights in the hostels are entirely pleasant experiences. Unlocked Nexus One If you had to choose just one gadget to accompany you while globe-trotting, make that single tool a Nexus One. Of course, the Nexus One does more than make calls. Price: $529 Website: Google Acer Aspire One 532h Price: $299 Website: Acer SteriPen Price: $99.95 Website: SteriPEN Leatherman Juice XE6
100+ Things to Know If You're Going to Italy | Italy In SF My friends often ask me for support in travel preparation when they plan to go to Italy. In fact, I think it’s a great idea- go to a country prepared to experience it at the fullest! I enjoy learning about the little idiosyncrasies that make a visit to a new country so interesting, the small traditions, the interesting customs… so, I thought I’d give you a cheat-sheet for Italy. If you’d like a personalized crash-course on Italian culture before your trip, please contact me at vanessa at Italyinsf dot com. I would be happy to schedule a time to help you out with your trip organization as well as give you some useful tips about culture and traditions! Part 1: GENERAL ADVICE AND TRAVEL TIPS Don’t go off the beaten path before visiting the “holy trinity”: Rome, Florence and Venice. Part 2: SHOPPING AND STORES When walking into a store, especially clothing or shoes, in most cases you will have a shop assistant with you at all times. Part 3: FOOD AND DRINKS Part 4: CULTURE
Europes Top 25 Castles - The Best Castles in Europe There is something about castles that inspires awe and at the same time touches a gentler, more romantic side in each of us. And if you want to visit and tour some of the best castles in the world, then Europe should be your destination as this continent certainly has more than its share. Here are the top 25 castles in Europe, in no particular order. 1. Neuschwanstein Castle For many of those that see this castle for the first time, they get a niggling feeling that Castle Neuschwanstein looks so familiar. 2. Peles Castle Known as one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, Peles Castle can be discovered in the majestic Carpathian Mountains, near the town of Sinaia, Romania. 3. Bojnice Castle Bojnice Castle is located in Bojnice, Slovakia and is one of the most delightful romantic castles in Europe. 4. Castillo de Coca Built in the 15th century by the Archbishop of Seville, the incredible Castle of Coca or Castillo de Coca is considered to be one of the best castles in Spain. 5. 6. 7. 8.