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How to Create a Travel Playlist

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Traveling requires a lot of preparation if you want to enjoy every bit of the experience. A significant percentage of tourists take steps like visiting their healthcare professionals, designing a checklist and booking dhow cruise Dubai marina in advance. It’s no surprise that many people create separate playlists for work, exercise, and sleep. Music helps us to remain entertained and motivated when we are handling different tasks or relaxing.

Creating a travel playlist can come in handy for relieving stress and establishing a connection with your destination. It offers endless benefits for those who are traveling for either business or pleasure regardless of their preferred genre. The best thing is to pack along gadgets like noise-canceling headphones as you prepare for your trip. The following suggestions will assist you as you create a perfect travel playlist so that you won’t end up skipping tracks.

1.    Check your collection

There is hardly anyone without a music collection, although taste differs. This is the first place to check especially when you’re traveling solo. Customize the playlist and settle for the tracks that make you happy and bring sweet memories. It’s up to you to decide if you want to add an entire album or evergreen tracks to the playlist.

2.    Take advantage of the internet

The internet is full of inspiration if you are tired of your existing collection. Enter keywords such as “best travel songs” into search engines. Another option is to subscribe to music streaming services like Spotify or Pandora. They allow users to stream music directly online and save on their devices. You can also download free apps that will enable you to control music with voice commands or hand gestures.

3.    Carry your loved ones along

It’s necessary to put your loved ones into consideration whenever you’re traveling with them. This will make the situation a win-win for everyone. Ask them to come up with a list of their favorite tracks and include at least few of the tracks in the final playlist. Taking this approach can keep your kids entertained and minimize stress. Remember to pack refreshing drinks and snacks too.

4.    Take note of your location

The current season and your location can influence the type of music in your playlist. More so, define the purpose of each trip. For instance, there are certain songs that can help to boost romance if you’re going on a trip with your significant other. Select the right tracks whether you’re heading to the beach or have plans to hike in the mountains.

5.    Include some of the latest hit songs

Both popular and new artists release hit songs for their fans. Several radio and TV stations play them regularly. Chances are most of your friends or family members would have listened to them at least once. They are bound to feel energized and find these tracks entertaining even if they don’t know the lyrics. This can spark further discussions and offer you the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals during your trip.

Jimmy Fallon, Aerosmith & The Roots Sing “Walk This Way” With Classroom Instruments

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Aerosmith joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to perform their hit “Walk This Way” with classroom instruments.

https://youtu.be/LQfAbIiNACA

Marshmello Watches Fan Covers On YouTube

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On this episode of “You Sang My Song,” DJ Marshmello watches YouTube fan covers of his songs “FRIENDS (with Anne-Marie),” “Wolves (with Selena Gomez),” “Silence (feat. Khalid),” “Alone,” and “Happier (ft. Bastille).” Fans react to DJ Marshmello watching their music.

73 Questions With Lady Gaga

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On the eve of the release of her new film, “A Star Is Born,” Lady Gaga invites Vogue to her LA home and answers 73 intriguing questions. While sitting outside, amongst perfectly placed potted plants and flowering ivy, Lady Gaga talks about her songwriting process, working with actor-turned-director Bradley Cooper, and her upcoming Vegas residency.

Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Bon Iver, And More Write Original Children’s Stories For Charity

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Ten years ago the founder of Waxploitation, Jeff Antebi, had an idea to ask his favorite music artists and favorite contemporary painters to come together and collaborate on original children’s stories for a benefit project.

Today, 29 of those pairings make up the 350 page book project called Stories for Ways & Means.

The book includes stories from Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Frank Black, Justin Vernon, Laura Marling, Devendra Banhart, Alison Mosshart and Kathleen Hanna as well as painters/illustrators like Anthony Lister, Dan Baldwin, Swoon, Will Barras, James Jean, Ronzo, Kai & Sunny, and more.

Guest narrators came along for fun as featured voices in short promo films: Danny Devito, Zach Galifianakis, Nick Offerman, Phil LaMarr, King Krule, and Lauren Lapkus.

Proceeds from sales of the book primarily benefit Room to Read, Pencils of Promise, and 826 National among a number of non-profits working to build schools and educate children around the world.

The first edition will be scarce. It’s a limited edition, hardcover ONLY available first come, first served basis soon at SFWAM.org.

Get a Smile, Give a Smile – Annual Smile Cookie Fundraiser Returns to Tim Hortons Restaurants Across Canada and Around The Globe

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Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign returns from September 17 to September 23, supporting local charities and organizations in communities across the country. For one week only, Tim Hortons guests will be able to purchase the restaurant’s signature chocolate chunk cookies, decorated with blue eyes and a cheerful pink smile, for $1 (plus tax) at participating restaurants. The full $1 from each Smile Cookie will be donated by Tim Hortons restaurant owners to a local charity, hospital or community program that they have selected. Last year, the campaign raised over $6.5 million. Examples of 2018 charities the Smile Cookie fundraiser will support include The Snowsuit Fund in Ottawa, Children’s Wish in Montreal and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in Vancouver.

Sharing smiles across Canada since 1996, the fundraiser first launched to raise funds for the Hamilton Children’s Hospital in Ontario. The arrival of the blue eyes and pink frosted smile has grown to become a beloved annual fundraising initiative supporting over 500 charities and organizations, and an iconic Canadian symbol of Tim Hortons guests and restaurant owners’ commitment to strengthening their communities. For the first time, the Smile Cookie campaign will now be celebrated globally with many Tim Hortons locations participating around the world including the US, Mexico, the UK, Philippines and the UAE.

Visit www.timhortons.com/smilecookie to learn more about this year’s campaign partners across Canada and show your support by sharing #SmileCookie on social media.

The Jacksons’ TV Variety Show starring Michael Jackson and His Siblings

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Also starring David Letterman!

https://youtu.be/394YnjHchW4

Paul McCartney Breaks Down His Most Iconic Songs

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The Beatles legend Paul McCartney runs GQ through his 60-year career, including I Lost My Little Girl, Yesterday, I Saw Her Standing There, And I Love Her, Eleanor Rigby, A Day in the Life, Hey Jude, Helter Skelter, Blackbird, Let It Be, Hi Hi Hi, Here Today, Jet and I Don’t Know.