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Most people want to be greeted each day with the sound of the ocean or a gentle breeze blowing through the woods. I, on the other hand, wake up to the sound of blaring sirens and garbage dump trucks. Sometimes I am woken by the clattering noise of glass beer bottles being thrown out by the bar downstairs or someone yelling obscenities like, “You Fat Old Hag”! There is something interestingly organic about living in a metropolitan city that can only be understood by its inhabitants. And for those living in downtown Los Angeles, it’s unlike any other place in the world. For better, or for worse.
I was talking to a friend of mine just the other day who was trying to convince me to move to San Francisco. Believe me when I say that I wouldn’t mind doing so at all. I would gladly pick up my things and park it somewhere among the hippies and techies of Northern Cali. Upon making his case for why I should make a move up there, his greatest claim to his substantial argument was that there was no culture in LA. My only response was, “Well, you have to find the culture”. He replied with, “Exactly”…
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Built on a theme of independence, possibility, and a real sense of adventure, Lonely Planet guidebooks put the entire world into the palms of your hands! They are renowned for their first-hand perspective on travel, and for providing the most up-to-date information available. Also, because writers are banned from receiving free meals and accommodations, you can trust that their recommendations are legit.
Lonely Planet is a huge advocate for “responsible travel”! Their books help you assess your impact on the environment, local culture, and economies. You can also lower your environmental impact by downloading LP chapters instead of purchasing the entire book! Bon voyage!
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When thinking about “green travel”, perhaps you imagine sleeping in a tree house with scorpions crawling right by you. But you don’t need to sacrifice comfort or be sent off into remote lands to be an eco-traveler! We’ll show you how!
- Choose earth-friendly transportation. Instead of jumping in an expensive cab or renting a car, try taking the bus or riding a bike. This can also save you major cash!
- Choose a green hotel. Ask questions like – Is the hotel locally owned and operated? Does the hotel have a recycling program? Can you reuse towels? Do they use alternative energy sources? How do they contribute to the community?
- Paper-less Travel Guides. Stop by a tourist information center or skim through a guidebook at a bookstore for attractions. Or go digital! If traveling on a shoestring isn’t for you, Lonely Planet has great downloadable chapters that save money and trees.
- Purchase Carbon Offsets. There are numerous websites out there that let you purchase carbon offsets without breaking the bank. Climate Care is one of them! Check it out and reduce your carbon footprint!
Nearly 1 billion tourists zigzag the globe each year. Not only do we leave an impact on a global level with carbon emissions, we also impact the places we visit on a local level with things like beach erosion. Be gentle on our fragile and threatened ecosystems. Our planet will thank you!
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Cosmopolitan HK: Global News
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SAN DIEGO GASLAMP DISTRICT
Any historian will tell you that a city’s beating heart is given its jazz by the saga that surrounds it. Egypt was ruled by divine Pharaohs and Rome had Julius Cesar.
With this in mind, the Gaslamp Quarter was once lead by shoddy prostitutes, loathsome gamblers and corrupt city officials. Although the red lights of the Gaslamp have been well-retired, the spirit of the city still lingers along the original buildings that house this modern district. Tucked into a sunny metropolis of old-world charm and new-world ventures, the Gaslamp offers some of San Diego’s finest shopping, art, culture and historic monuments. All along a coast of ocean spray.
The uniform here is flip-flops; where locals wear them with sunny confidence all year round. And why not when you live with the self-proclaimed title of, “America’s finest city”? This cluster of 16-blocks serves as a stomping ground for a beehive of offbeat bars, upscale dining, swanky lounges and toe-tapping music. There is something here for everyone and any local will proudly tell you that.
San Diego is just like LA but well-mannered; without the traffic, without the strife and without the True Hollywood Story. Even a simple shout-out to the Chargers football team will give you a boisterous applause. We have big-city standards with a small-town feel; blessed with gentle Mediterranean climate, top-notch museums, beaches galore and an urban playground called the Gaslamp.
Welcome to San Diego! And we mean it…
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