Getting around Valencia can be exhausting on foot if you want to see it all, but luckily, the city is very bike-friendly.
Valencia BikeTourFrom The City To The Beach
Duration: 3 Hours
This 3-hour Valencia bike tour takes you on a lovely journey from the historic center to the beach where you'll enjoy a drink at the end. If you're looking for a truly personalized experience, this is it. The guide is super knowledgeable and gives lots of inside information about the sites you pass and local culture along the way.
ValenciaBy Night Bike Tour
Duration: 2 Hours
With the warm lights of the historic center's cobbled streets, cycling around Valencia is so different than in the day. The tour takes you through Turia Park to the City of Arts and Sciences which is impressively lit up at night. As you cycle past different tourist attractions, the guide will let you in on the history and culture of the city.
Valencia Bike Tour
Duration: 3 Hours
Being one of the classical guided bike tours Valencia offers, this takes you to the main tourist attractions in the old town like the Valencia Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, and the Serranos Towers. You'll bike in Valencia's longest park, Turia Park, which leads to the City of Arts and Sciences and a must-visit on any trip to the city. On different stops, the guide will fill in with history and anecdotes about the places you pass.
Valencia Group Half-Day Bike Tour
Duration: 3 Hours
This tour takes you through the old town of Valencia where you'll see the top tourist spots like the Valencia Cathedral and the Silk Exchange along the way on your own. You'll pass the City Hall and the complex on your way to Turia Park where Valencia's bike paths are at their best. Eventually, you'll reach the City of Arts and Sciences where you can admire the modern architecture and learn more about the impressive complex.
It's January and time to go back to school. For some, that might be a gloomy prospect after the joys of the post Christmas festive period. For me, though, it's as exciting as a trip to Antarctica, also as scary as starting a job for which I'm not sure whether I'm qualified.
To be embarking on a master's degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent's University at 71 is perhaps an unlikely route for someone who dropped out of school at
17. But now I've come full circle to the conclusion that nothing, for me, feels more stimulating at this point in my life than learning new things. That studying, far from being the bore and the chore it used to be, is a treat.
Turning 70 came as something of a shock. I started to feel I was drifting（飘）. Without a big project, and without any major family responsibilities, I was starting to feel I was lying on a bed of thorns. Friends of similar age were lapping up their lives, socializing and travelling. However, I longed for something more. Or perhaps not more, but different.
As the gloom grew, I thought perhaps I needed to see a therapist. A friend, a psychotherapist, suggested that while therapy might be useful, doing a course on the basics of psychotherapy and counselling might be more up my street. Without too much thinking, I decided to give it a shot.
So that's how every weekday I beep（发出哔哔声）myself through the gate with my student pass, which makes me smile every time. I felt privileged to be exposed to a group of my fellow students who were willing to be open to me.
While ageing is an inevitable process, we can get rid of a lot of the rules about what's age-appropriate. Studying for a master's degree in old age is a challenge, but it has provided me with a new perspective on life. Hence, ageing should never limit your ambitions.
The maleo（塚雉）, a bird with black feathers and a pink chest, is native to Indonesia's Sulawesi island and a few neighboring ones. The International Union for Conservation of Nature （IUCN）, which identifies wildlife across the world currently facing threats, estimates only 800 to 1,400 adult maleos remain in the wild. Experts do not know how many maleos still live across West Sulawesi island. They were only able to record the presence of nesting grounds in 23 villages based on reports from locals in the area. But of those, only 18 are considered active nesting areas.
Recently, the birds have been faced with new threats, which accelerate their decline. The Indonesian government plans to move the nation's capital from Jakarta to a new city on Borneo island, which is just a six-hour boat trip apart from Sulawesi island. The island takes on the building of new roads and seaports to be used to transport materials to the new capital. Activities also include tree clearing, digging, and removing stones. The process already has changed the forest environment on West Sulawesi and is harming maleo nesting areas near the beach. These changes have made the trip for maleos to lay their eggs increasingly difficult.
Another problem has beenpoachers. The Associated Press reports that, regardless of official ban, they steal maleo eggs that the males' parents have hidden in the sand, and sell the eggs for about $1 to people as food. The eggs are a traditional gift for many people in Mamuju and other parts of Sulawesi.
"As far as I know, maleo birds are in decline," said Andi Aco Takdir, chief of the West Sulawesi Forestry Agency. He pointed to several reasons for the decline, including destruction of beach areas, and expanding human development activities. He added that government officials there are prepared to take steps to protect the maleos even with the new capital development. Andi said, "Nature conservation must be used as an achievement and must not be built leaving behind problems."
Scientists are now digging into precisely why exercise holds so many benefits for our mental health and memory. The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistry.
Each time you work up a sweat, your body releases feel-good happy hormones（荷尔蒙）, including endorphins, dopamine and endocannabinoids, the latter being responsible for the so-called runner's high. Now researchers are also pointing to myokines（肌肉因子）as an important contributor to the mental health benefits of exercise. When our muscles contract, myokines are released into the bloodstream, helping your muscles and organs communicate. They think this communication increases resilience to stress, reduces symptoms of mental suffering and anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.
A 2021 scientific report published inNeuropharmacologyshowed evidence that myokines boost brain function, like improving memory and mood. "Myokines reduce systemic inflammation（炎症）, which is especially beneficial for people with drug-resistant depression whose low mood is linked to high inflammation," explains Dr Jennifer Heisz, an expert in brain health and associate professor in the department of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada.
A recent study published in theBritish Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care. Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day. "While exercise is not a replacement for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment," says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia.
"It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can heal our minds," says Heisz. Whether you're cycling, walking around your neighbourhood or doing yoga, getting sweaty is good for your body and mind. To get the biggest overall health boost, the key is tozero in on sports and activities you enjoy, so you'll keep going back to them.
How to Start the New Year Fresh
After you celebrate New Year's Eve, it's time to get to work on those New Year's resolutions! Here are some ways to start the new year fresh.
Start a fitness routine. Then make a plan to improve your health based on where you are. For instance, you can start taking a 20-minute walk after work every day or train to run a marathon in the fall. Start simply and gradually so you can stick with your goals.
Practice gratitude（感激）every day to fill your life with kindness. Practicing gratitude can boost your mood overall and improve your outlook on life. In addition, express your gratitude for the people in your life by telling them you appreciate them.
In addition to your personal resolutions, it is helpful to strive to get out of your comfort zone at least one time each month. You can schedule one new thing each month, or you can pick a few things and choose when the time comes. Regardless, choose to do something you've never done before to expand your horizons and grow as a person.
Update your resume（简历）so you're ready for new opportunities. Shortly into the new year, open up your resume, read it over, and look for ways to improve it. For instance, if you started a new job at the end of the year, add it under your "Employment" section. This way, if you want to apply for a job, you are ready when the time comes.
Get a haircut to freshen up your face. Schedule an appointment with your stylist early into the new year. You can get a trim for a subtle upgrade or go for a bold new hairstyle for a totally different look.
A. Aim to try a new thing every month.
B. This way, you'll feel fresh for the year ahead.
C. Make a list of what you'd like to try in the new year.
D. You can also update the dates to reflect the new year.
E. Think about your current health and your overall fitness goals.
F. Little changes can affect those around you positively, so choose wisely.
G. Each day before you go to sleep, write down three things you are grateful for.
We will all experience pain, disappointment, and almost certainly loss and sickness. Yet some people1 by rising to the challenge, while others sink under the weight. What's the difference? I2 clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Puff, host of theHappiness Podcast, who speaks3 about pain and suffering. He explains that4 is an unavoidable physical feeling.5 , suffering comes from the thoughts we have about the pain we are experiencing-for example, "Why is this happening to me?" or "I'll never feel good again." These6 are what cause suffering, and we can choose to7 them.
John O'Leary is the host of theLive Inspired Podcast. When he was just nine years old, John suffered8 burns over his entire body and doctors told him that he had one percent chance of9 . No one expected him to10 . However, after dozens of surgeries and years of treatment and deep inner work, he is a fairly happy,11 man with a beautiful family. He inspires others through his12 as a motivational speaker, author, and life coach. He feels that what happened to him was his greatest13 : the realization that, regardless of our personal and professional challenges, we can navigate and overcome to reveal a14 vision. In John's words, "You can't always choose the path you walk in life, but you can always choose the15 in which you walk."
A documentary titled Across the Straits, which describes the cultural bond between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, went online on January 15,（attract）viewers through the historical and cultural bonds between the two sides.
An actor, from Taiwan, and a hostess, from Chinese mainland, are the hosts of the documentary. Together, they undertake cultural exploration of the Guandi Temple in Dongshan County, East China's Fujian Province.
Guandi Temple, established （honor）the Eastern Han Dynasty warrior Guan Yu, has a history spanning over 600 years. The documentary sheds light on the historical significance of the temple （treasure）by both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.
The Guandi culture in Dongshan （possess）numerous distinctive features, not only preserving a series of unique folk traditions terms of cultural heritage but also having a wide-ranging influence on cross-Straits exchanges from a different perspective.
"Countless historical facts and folk anecdotes across the Straits（continue）prove that we share a common history, culture and blood（tie）,"the actor said, adding that Dongshan for him feels like returning home.
"It is a place the people speak the Minnan dialect, share devotion to Guan Yu, and collectively uphold the values of loyalty, bravery, courtesy,（wise）, and trust," the actor was quoted as saying.
How far can a penny go? Right now, one can quickly say that it wouldn't get you that much. Or, to be more specific, it's more of a novelty item now than a currency.
But Ryan Trahan, who is an online media content creator, wanted to prove that a penny can turn into something much more valuable and that the spirit of bartering（以物易物）is still alive and well. His goal will surprise anyone.
In his video, he shared that he would turn his penny into a house. Yes, you've read that right. He will barter his way to a house.
The challenge started as tough as you'd expect it to be because who would trade anything for a penny? The first thing he got was a pen. Then, he traded off his pen for a small dinosaur toy. Luckily, he met a dinosaur fan who was more than willing enough to trade it for a tin of mints（薄荷糖）—or at least what's left of it.
It was a dead end from then on until he met two interesting strangers. Apparently, his campaign of "penny-to-a-house" is gaining attention. It gave him a chance to trade the mints for something of value—gas station earphones.
It snowballed from there. After the earphones, the value of his trade just got bigger when he decided to be creative. He called at a local garage sale and traded the earphones for a vintage Polaroid（老式拍立得）camera. He also gave a shirt, just so he wouldn't feel bad.
However, it wasn't as easy as he thought. Trahan thought he struck gold and that it was easy to exchange the camera into something much more valuable. After all, who doesn't love a vintage camera?
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The answer, surprisingly, is "not a lot of people".
He got an amazing deal out of the camera for an item that's three times its value, a piece of land.
