Author: Stephen Macintyre

I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.

One of the great pleasures of golf is taking in the surrounding scenery as you play. Traditional destinations, such as Scotland and the United States, often offer a stunning backdrop to their courses, which is why punters regularly go back for more. But what of the hidden gems that we barely talk about? Sometimes it’s good to check out an alternative location that offers similar levels of beauty and often for a much lower price. Here are some of golfing destinations that you may not have heard of, and that might just become the next big thing. 

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Paris has always been a go-to place for romantics, making it among the top destinations for proposals. However, if you don’t want to ask for your partner’s hand in the most predictable way, there are tons of other options that you can have that will not give them a clue about your plan to propose. Aside from Paris, here are other destinations that you should consider if you plan to ask for your partner’s hand in marriage: 

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Watching sports in their bombastic arenas and stadiums may be a thing of the past as with most events concerning large crowds thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plenty of sports arenas and stadiums will hardly be used and may not operate at full capacity for the foreseeable future. But this is an opportunity to redevelop and reimagine these spectacular venues into something else.

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There probably isn’t anyone who doesn’t know that anxious feeling when an exam or a deadline looms. In most cases, after that deadline passes, the feeling is relieved. Unfortunately, some people deal with anxiety on an almost constant basis. This feeling can become chronic when it is not treated or is overlooked. When the feelings of anxiety are almost continual, it might be time to investigate supplements with CBD products. For this, looking for help at i49 might be a good idea.

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It can be demoralizing when everything one owns is old and tired. The house may be dull in appearance and the car may have a few issues of its own. Most people believe that they get what they pay for, so they abandon all hope of having anything of quality in their lives. Fortunately, there are some things that are quality by nature, but not necessarily expensive. Let’s take a look at some ideas together.

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Moving day and everything is in chaos. Sound familiar? It does to most people. Whether we move from city to city, state to state, or country to country – it’s’ always the same story. The apartments we move to don’t have the same amenities that we’re used to, or they’re completely uncomfortable and counter-intuitive (at least at first). They just don’t feel like home. When moving to a new place, you want to ensure the previous residents’ dirt and grime is fully cleaned out of the apartment prior to moving your belongings inside – then a quick dust and sweep…

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People all over the world love to collect things. It could be anything from shoes to hunting equipment; from ornaments to musical instruments. Crystals are being increasingly collected by people these days. It could be by lovers of precious stones or people who believe in the healing nature of crystals. Whatever the reason, they are beautiful to behold and can be a talking point when on display. Let’s have a look at some of the lesser known crystals right now.

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