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There is nothing more uncomfortable than asking for more money. This also cuts deep because 90% of group exercise instructors are women, and historically women are less likely to self advocate and ask for raises than male counterparts. This leads to the gender divide on pay and power differences. Terrible cycle, but either way, you…
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Not gonna lie, this one hurts a bit to talk about. We went to South Africa understanding a 1 to 14 ratio of USD to rand but the exchange rate doesn’t always reflect cost of living. Japan for example is 110 Yen to 1 USD but everything is so expensive in Japan. When we got…
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It is fall in Dallas! Or one would think with the mid-September race date for the annual Tour Des Fleurs benefiting the Dallas Arboretum. The Dallas Arboretum is a 66-acre urban botanical garden along White Rock Lake in East Dallas. It happens to be walking distance from my house! All proceeds go towards supporting the…
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Carry on luggage only! The benefit and drawback to visiting South Africa in Mid-August is that they are in their winter, and starting to come into their spring months. Great coming from our Texas torture of 100 degree days and not sweating through three sets of clothes everyday. The downside is packing heavier clothes take…
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One of the best parts of any trip is experiencing a culture with an open mind. By virtue of traveling, one is more open to different experiences and typically not demanding the world to operate the way you are used to in your home country. We could use a little open mindedness in our home…
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Different countries have different tipping culture and oftentimes it is a guessing game on how much or when to tip service providers along your travel journey. What struck us about South Africa as a whole is that it was not that different than our experiences in the United States. Same language, similar cuisine, exactly the…
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There is a bad reputation of Johannesburg being a bit….unsafe compared to the rest of South Africa. While our stay was very short (two nights), we stuck to touristy attractions and fancy neighborhoods for restaurants. On our second and final night, we opted for a dinner at The Local Grill in Rosenberg, a fancy neighborhood…
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A great yoga studio does not always equate to a great business. There are many really fantastic yoga studios out there that cultivate a sense of community, are true to yogic philosophies, and take a vested interest in the growth of each individual student while making sure the teachers are supported. It took me 11…
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Back for another year, the annual Cedar Hill Open Water Swim Challenge and Aquathon was ready to roll post-COVID. This is a unique event for the Dallas – Fort Worth area, as swim race options are limited to Swim Across America and…..that is it. Those interested in improving their open water swimming or who just…
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An oasis in the desert, Vegas offers a ton by way of entertainment and luxury. As part of our More-Than-Gambling Vegas itinerary, we packed more than the typical shorts and bikinis (although those too!). We did extend beyond our typical Carry On Only rule with luggage in order to pack in both alcohol and my…
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