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My trip to Maui, Hawaii involved a whole lot of pool lounging, beach sunning, and cocktail drinking. I mean, I was staying at a luxurious resort, and I really wanted to relax.

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In the first two posts about Lemnos Island, I wrote about the three major archaeological sites on the eastern side of the island and the main architectural programs.

Lemnos Island has a unique understated appeal, which consists mainly of flat treeless lands and gently undulating plains, with little farms. Small mountains are present only in the north-western part of the island and constantly alternate with fertile regions of arable land. The soil is volcanic with sandy areas (locals call them am’da) or rocky ones. The typical Lemnian landscapes are countless fields of wheat and grain, interspersed with vast vineyards, pastures, and beaches.

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When it comes to working out, sometimes we just need a change. While regular trips to the gym or yoga studio are great, any exercise expert will tell you that variety is the spice of life. Keeping your workouts fresh will help keep you committed to your health. Even more effective than variety, however, is fun!

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There are few activities that bond a family more than those which involve the great outdoors. Try freeing the family from day to day constraints of everyday life. Enjoy an adventurous weekend away with the family is a fantastic way to spend time together in an active environment.

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Walking Murcia‘Buenos Dias James and Zach! How are you?’ Alejandro’s eyes are shining as his face cracks into a broad smile, as is usual for when he uses English my housemate and I have slowly been teaching him in class. He jumps out of the driver’s seat and slides open the back door to his mini-van, revealing the rest of our hiking companions, more students of ours. They have promised to show us one of the best-kept secrets in Murcia, Valle de Ricote.

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