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Finding Your Home Away from Home for That Houston Internship

Congratulations on scoring that prestigious internship in Houston! You must have really impressed them in the interviews with your experience and poise. Now it’s time to secure some quality housing for the duration of your stay in the city.

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Congratulations on scoring that killer internship in Houston! Now it’s time to secure some quality housing for the duration of your stay in the city.

Houston Housing 101 for Interns
Houston does not offer too many dorm-style housing options for visiting interns, so you’ll be responsible for making your own fully-independent arrangements. No problem though – consider it good practice for when you’re dealing with real world responsibilities after graduation!

Budget for Your Intern Housing
First order of business is working out a reasonable budget. Be sure to thoroughly research and check average rental rates for studio apartments or shared units in neighborhoods near your office. Make sure to account for additional hidden expenses like utilities, parking fees, furnishings and cleaning costs. While online booking platforms like Airbnb provide more flexibility, watch out for all the tacked-on service charges that really add up over months. Don’t let temporary convenience distract from long-term savings.

Research Commuting Times & Transportation
Carefully think about your ideal commute time to the workplace. How far are you willing to travel each morning – 15 minutes? 30 minutes? 45 minutes? Draw some parameters based on the modes of transportation available. Prioritize locations along or near public transportation lines like the METRORail if you won’t have your own car. Efficiency and affordability will be key. Maybe even walk or bike if you secure something close by.

Compare Neighborhood Amenities
When selecting a neighborhood, look for centrally situated areas like Midtown that put grocery stores, quaint cafes, happy hour spots and entertainment venues all within either walking distance or a quick train ride. Access to little conveniences makes a tremendous difference for maintaining quality of life while immersed in the internship! You want some go-to destinations for when you need a casual night out after long days at the office.

Vet Safety Features Before Booking
Also carefully evaluate safety features and security protocols before booking your intern housing. Secure gated parking, thorough guest background checks and high-tech access systems indicate responsible property management. You want to feel completely at ease in your living space at the end of a hectic work day. Ask questions and verify details.

Evaluate Different Housing Options
Rather than an expensive extended stay hotel or risky short-term rental, consider booking a flexible furnished apartment with all-inclusive service and amenities tailored specifically for interns on assignment. Lodgeur’s Midtown apartments put you right in the middle of the action with a comfortable home base for focusing on professional development until the opportunity of a lifetime concludes!

Luxury Amenities at Lodgeur
Lodgeur offers allll the ideal amenities for maximizing your intern experience. Fully loaded kitchens to cook Insta-worthy meals on a budget. Chic furnishings worthy of an influencer flat. Resort-style pool, sundeck and fitness center to stay healthy in your downtime.

Midtown Turnkey Furnished Rentals
Everything optimized for turnkey living – just bring your suitcase and laptop! Lightning fast WiFi, bedding/towels, biweekly cleaning service, utility bills – all included. No annoying extra charges or fees.

Network with Previous Interns

Previous big name Lodgeur interns repped companies like NASA, Google, United Airlines, top consulting firms, investment banks and Fortune 500s. Plus students from Harvard, UT Austin, TAMU and more. You’ll network with a variety of other driven students!

Virtual Tours of Units & Amenities
Before you book, take a virtual tour of available units. Peep room layouts, finishes and floor plans. Visualize views from private balconies. Check out community amenities like the club lounge and gaming area.

Summer Intern Bookings Start in December
Summer intern bookings start rolling in by December, and most furnished apartments are fully booked by March. Book now to secure your ideal intern housing in Houston.

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Why is Paris so popular for art lovers?

Paris has always had a reputation as a city of the arts. Here we look at why it has that reputation, and if it really is a city worth visiting for art lovers.

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The “city of love” is one of the most popular places to visit on Earth. In fact, it competes each year, normally with Bangkok, for the number one spot. Many people who visit the city do so for its art scene, but what is it that makes Paris so popular for art lovers?

You’re probably thinking- that’s easy, it’s the Louvre right? Well, yes- and no. You’re right in the sense that the Louvre is undoubtedly the most distinctive and famous museum in Paris, maybe the world. It holds over 38,000 works of art, including (probably) the most famous painting in history- the Mona Lisa. You’re wrong though if you think that’s most of what Paris has to offer.

Any other galleries and museums?
Oh yes. In fact, Paris has around 130 museums and art galleries to visit. This is of course far too many to see while on vacation. If you’re thinking about moving to Paris in order to see them, well you certainly wouldn’t be the first person to do so. The 38,000 pieces of art in the Louvre must at least make it the biggest collection in Paris though, right? Incredibly it is not even close.

The Pompidou center holds a quite staggering 120,000 pieces of art, making it the largest collection in Europe. The king of contemporary art, many people visit solely for the extraordinary building design. You can even see the permanent collection for free, on the first Sunday of every month.

There are so many more to choose from. Some of the best are: the Musée des Arts et Métiers- named after arts & crafts, but also Europe’s oldest science museum. The Musée d’Orsay- the second most popular museum in Paris, and the number one for impressionist art. Also the Pinault Collection at the Bourse de Commerce, which is a more experimental and alternative art gallery.

The city itself
If that wasn’t enough, many people consider Paris to be a work of art in itself. It wasn’t always that way- Paris was considered an ugly city until the 19th century, when Napoleon commissioned Georges-Eugène Haussmann to redesign the city. At this point, so much of the beautiful architecture, and the wide open boulevards, came into existence. Nowadays Paris is such a splendid city to walk around, and you can feel like you’re in a museum even when you’re not!

I should book my ticket then
You certainly should! Indeed, Paris is a great city to visit on vacation, and an even better one to live in for a few months if you can do so. It has recently been reported that Ukio have opened their first apartment in Paris. This means that, as well as the traditional options like hotels and hostels, it is now easier than ever to rent an apartment for a few weeks or months.

Once you’ve found the right place to stay, all you need to do is book a flight, and you can come and soak up Paris’ wonderful art scene.

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Nadova Travel launched a Cuba Tour package for Vietnamese people aroud the world

Cuba is one of the most myteristic countries in the world, proud to be the pearl of the Caribbean Sea. This place has architecture from the 1500s, long green beaches and many other natural beauties. Tourists feel as if they have returned to the past when passing through colorful ancient towns and riding on classic cars from the 50s and 60s of the last century. People in Cuba are also ranked among the friendliest people in the world. Just those reasons alone make Cuba truly a destination you must visit once in your life.

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The relationship between Vietnam and Cuba was formed on the basis of shared revolutionary ideals and the same goal of fighting for national reunification and building socialism. For more than 60 years, the Vietnam – Cuba friendship has been a beautiful symbol of international solidarity. President Fidel Castro’s famous quote: “For Vietnam, we are willing to devote our blood” became an imperative to every Cuban and melted the heart of every Vietnamese.

Vietnamese people have heard about Cuba for a long time thanks to the close and strong relationship between the two countries, but opportunities to visit Cuba are still limited. Therefore, the need to visit the island nation of Cuba among Vietnamese people is increasing, especially those who want to “return to the past” to enjoy a gentle and peaceful space but full of laughter.

It is a fact that there is no unit or organization in Vietnam that organizes a specialized Cuba Tour to satisfy the need to learn about this wonderful country. Realizing that, Nadova Travel has surveyed and built a Cuba Tour program for Vietnamese people living in the country and abroad. This is a practical way to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Cuba that our ancestors have built up to now.

“This is a tour program specially designed for customers who want to explore Cuba to the fullest.

Nadova Travel is the first and only unit in Vietnam to organize an independent Cuba Tour for Vietnamese people around the world to meet the increasing demand in recent years.” Said Mr. Nam Thach Quang – Vice Director of Nadova Travel

There are 2 forms customers can register Tour with Nadova Travel

Package 1: Cuba Full Package Tour, starts and ends in Vietnam

+ Group size of 10 people or more.

+ Duration is 11 days and 10 nights (Including round-trip flight time from Vietnam to Cuba and time to visit Cuba)

+ Price 105,000,000 VND (around $4468)

Package 2: Cuba Landtour, starts and ends in Havana

+ Group size of 06 people or more.

+ Duration is 08 days and 07 nights (Including round-trip flight time from Vietnam to Cuba and time to visit Cuba)

+ Price $2000

The Tour Program has many interesting tourist places in Cuba.

Havana

Havana is the capital of Cuba, the heart and soul of this beautiful island nation. If tourists want to explore all the beauty of Havana, they can go to the Elcapitolio National Assembly Building, La Plaza de la Revolución, Havana Opera House,…

Vinales (Pinal del Rio)

Viñales is where premium cigars are grown and produced, considered a symbol of Cuba. The vernacular architecture of farms and villages illustrates the cultural development of the Caribbean islands and of Cuba.

Varadero

Varadero is considered a paradise with a length of about 30km, including 22km of beaches. In addition, the climate here is pleasant all year round. In 2019 this beach was ranked as the second most beautiful beach in the World.

Trinidad

Trinidad is one of the ancient cities recognized by UNESCO as a World cultural heritage site in 1988. This “symphony from the past” contains history, beauty and culture, creating a tourist destination. unforgettable calendar.

Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos is a picturesque coastal city with a laid-back charm known as Cuba’s Pearl of the South. The city of Cienfuegos was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2005.

Santa Clara

Santa Clara is the nation’s fifth largest city and a city that has played an important role in the country’s history since its founding in 1689. Life in Santa Clara is bustling and vibrant, completely different from the rest of the world. the name “revolutionary city”.

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