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Adventure Assist Travel Journal Is A Must Have For Trips
A twist to the classic notebook, Adventure Assist is a modern travel journal perfect for the before and afters of your trip. Mapping out your trip and keeping memories the old school way. Jot down the most important details of the trip as you are planning so you are ready once the time comes. Create a list of things to remember or missions to complete. Be ready for the accomplished feeling you get when you physically cross these things off your list. Keep quotes of silly things that happened along the way. Relive doodles of the funny dog you saw or the breathtaking view from the end of your hike.
The notebook was created by two adventure seekers, Jake Pritchard and April Onebane. Both studied abroad and have a passion for traveling with a purpose. Their mission is to “ better connect travelers to their destinations by inspiring authentic and purposeful travel experiences through streamlining planning and organization.” With that mission in mind, the Adventure Assist notebook was created. A heavy duty notebook with strong covers and thick sheets made to withstand the suitcases, backpacks and adventures it will be a part of.
Broken down into seven section, the notebook helps travelers organize and keep track of the basic necessities when traveling. The sections starts with “packing” and moves onto “to-do”, “transportation”, “accommodations”, “calendar”, “contacts” and “journal” with journal being the largest section. Each section is divided as an easily identifiable tab to quickly navigate to the section.
Packing
The first tab in Adventure Assist, Packing, tells you to “list adventure gear, regional specific clothing, travel documents and entertainment essentials for your journey.” With four pages to list what you are packing, you definitely won’t miss a thing or over pack. A couple of things we would recommend: S-hooks, ziplock bags, mini-tripod.
To-Do
Next, To-Do, is 10 pages, each page broken down into two sections. Each section is broken down into boxes: destination, attractions, activities, food and drinks. What are some things you want to do, see and eat at the destination? You will have an endless list of things you want to do on your next adventure but writing down the top 10 will help you keep track of the most important. Keep a smaller list for a higher chance of accomplishment while pulling from your bigger list when you run out. Nothing digital will ever replace the satisfying feeling of physically crossing something off of your Do-To list.
Transportation and Accomodations
Where are you staying each night? When time do you have to get there, get out and who do contact if you have a question. Necessary, if not the most important, information of every trip. Now that you know where you are staying, how are you getting there? Getting around in big cities is easy if the language is one you speak and the technology available is similar back home. The difficult but somewhat exciting times when you are visiting somewhere completely different than what you are used to, transportation will not be so easy. You may need to catch a ferry, jitney…donkey?! Keep track of what time departure and arrival is and any additional notes like how many stops until your destination.
Calendar and Contacts
The calendar section provides blank monthly calendar views for you to see your month at a glance. There is a column for notes where you could draw a map key, like emojis, and add the keys to your calendar. Contacts – great for noting who the people from each destination to call in case of emergencies. We have so many contacts in our phones we don’t remember. When a panic situation happens, you have the information you need. In a more likely situation, you lose your phone or it runs out of battery. Now you have the contact information and can borrow someone’s phone.
Journal
This is where you log your memories and experiences. The reason you are traveling in the first place. Write, draw, sketch, whatever you want in this section. Anything that will bring back the best memories from your journey when you discover this notebook on your shelf when you are 80. Instax or Polaroid would be perfect for this section. The two envelopes on each end of the notebook are great for storing tickets, airport stamp tickets, napkins with doodles on them or anything else relatively flat.
We will have our digital photos, videos, social media accounts to look back at. But the feeling from something handwritten or hand drawn is much more powerful and memory provoking than anything digital. Adventure Assist is personal and once you start writing, you won’t want to stop.
As our technologies evolve, 3D printing technology has advanced over the past few decades. Thanks to this, designers created many models, products, and prototypes at a fast pace. Alright, you’ve probably heard all the latest 3D printing creations. Now, we’re on another milestone as 3D printed houses are on the rise to “mainstream.”
The Future of Construction
On average, the overall process of building a house takes at least 6.5 to 9 months. However, 3Strands and ICON collaborated on a home building project that will shake the world of construction. Let’s see if this is a good or bad thing for the construction industry.
3Strands is a creative real estate developer that aims to build “better” homes to improve people’s lifestyle. On the other hand, ICON develops advanced technologies for construction. Now, putting these two together created a miracle for the construction industry.
This 3D printing project commenced because of the following problems:
- Lack of supply
- Sustainability
- Resiliency
- Affordability
- Design options
- Extreme lack of housing
If you have any experience buying a pre-selling condo or house and lot, the downside involves the construction length. But what if 3Strands and ICON managed to create a dozen homes with at least 5 to 7 days length of construction time. However, in this case, let’s use the term “printing time.”
By the time the whole world catches up with this type of construction, it will benefit our environment. 3D printed houses lead to less:
- Wastage of natural resources
- Carbon footprint
- Time consumed
On the other hand, this convenient construction method will harm skilled workers such as but not limited to the following:
- Carpenters
- Masons
- Painters
- Laborers
- Etc.
If ever the world adapted to this new construction technology, there will be a massive workforce cutback. On the downside of advanced technology, a lot of workers will lose their livelihood.
3D House Features
As the first-ever 3D printed house for sale in America, each house costs $400,000 each. These 3D houses are now for sale in Austin, Texas. In the Austin series, four homes are currently on the market listings. Each house has 1,000 to 2,000 square feet of lot space in total.
The design of the 3D printed houses has a clean futuristic look. On the other hand, the designer’s use of textures and colors holds a satisfying balance to the eyes. It’s a modern house that’s worth the price.
Design Features:
- Two to four bedrooms
- Covered front porches
- Extensive front yards
- Covered parking
- Open concept floor plan
- Bespoke Interior Design
- Vaulted master bedrooms
- Large North-facing windows
- High-performance HVAC
- Secluded office/bedrooms
- Minimalist architectural aesthetic
The first floor of the houses for sale is 3D printed using ICON’s advanced materials and technology. It’s designed to be:
- Safer
- Able to withstand floor, fire, and wind.
- Sustainable
- Resilient
Conclusion
In the end, this 3D-printed house is the future of construction and architecture. This project is an excellent achievement for the 3D printing industry, from creating miniature models to livable dwellings. Again, this is a fantastic milestone for our ever-evolving technology. Let’s take this as another step closer to a more sustainable and environment-friendly future.
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Are you a zen master who’s on a venture in finding the best calming applications to use? Look no further, you’re on the right article. Here’s a list of apps that help people meditate, sleep, and relax.
MyLife Meditation
MyLife Meditation is one of the best apps of 2019 chosen for a healthy lifestyle. It’s a meditation and mindfulness application catered to your emotions. Furthermore, based on your emotions, the app suggests short guided meditations by experts.
Features:
- Mindful meditation
- Track your mental health
- Anxiety Relief
- Breathing exercises
- Sleep meditation
iPhone Rating: 5-stars
Android Rating: 4.5-stars
Pricing Plan:
- Free plan with limited features
- MyLife Subscription at $9.99/month.
Calm
Calm is an award-winning app on both Google Play and Apple Store. What’s more, the platform is coined as “the world’s happiest” app. Aside from the adult zen master, it also has content targeted for kids in their “Calm Kids” section.
Features:
- Soundscapes
- Nature scenes
- Meditation music and guide
- Bedtime stories
- Master guides
- Stretching and calming exercises
- Walking meditation
- Daily calm featuring new reflection each day.
iPhone Rating: 5-stars
Android Rating: 4.5-stars
Pricing Plan:
- Free plan with limited features
- Calm Premium at $14.99/month.
The Mindfulness App
The Mindfulness App offers a 5-day guided introduction to mindfulness that helps beginners get started. Besides that, it provides 3-30 minutes timed guided or silent meditations suited for someone who works on a tight schedule.
Features:
- Brain training
- Personalized “timed session”
- Setting reminders
- Premium offers specialized meditations, courses, and challenges guided by professionals.
iPhone Rating: 5-stars
Android Rating: 4.5-stars
Pricing Plan:
- Free plan with limited features
- Premium at $9.99/month
buddhify
buddhify offers 200+ meditation sessions. It teaches the users how to reduce anxiety and stress, promote sleep and help manage difficult emotions. Not to mention, the sessions buddhify provide ranges from 3-40 minutes. Moreover, according to promotions, it’s considered the only meditation app that’s designed to fit into an individual’s busy lifestyle.
Features:
- Meditation on-the-go
- Custom user-experience
- Learn and deepen understanding of mindfulness
- Kids Section
- 80+ guided meditations.
iPhone Rating: 5-stars
Android Rating: 4-stars
Pricing Plan:
- Apple Store at $4.99
- Google Play at $2.99
- No monthly subscription fee.
Headspace
Headspace is a meditation app that’s visually appealing with its cheerful animations and easy to navigate. The application offers a 10-day basics course for beginners. It’s designed to educate the user about the essentials of meditation in a matter of days.
Features:
- Themed meditation
- SOS section
- Mindfulness workouts
- Sleep section
- Offers an organization or work plan
iPhone Rating: 5-stars
Android Rating: 3.5-stars
Pricing Plan:
- First 7 days free trial
- $12.99/month
Sattva
Sattva is an app with a guided meditation that draws from Vedic principles. To explain briefly, Vedic principles are ways considered to lead a peaceful life filled with happiness and prosperity. It’s a suggested way of life taught by wise Rishis. Aside from that, the app also includes mantras delivered by Sanskrit scholars.
Features:
- Guided meditations, chants, mantras, music
- Collections and playlist
- Meditation community
- Personalization
- Mudras
iPhone Rating: 5-stars
Android Rating: 3.7-stars
Pricing Plan:
- Free with limited features
- Lifetime payment subscription at $399.99
On a Final Note
Thanks to our ever-evolving technology and awareness of mindfulness, there are many apps available for the zen master. However, even if such apps are made for the mind and relaxation, it’s not a direct medical cure for mental instability. Consulting professionals and seeking comfort from friends are still the best remedies.
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