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The BMW M3 is no doubt one of those cars that is widely familiar, even to non-car people. Thanks to a unique position on the market, specific appeal, racing success and perfect engineering, the BMW M3 has exceeded the limits of its class. Over time, it became a sports car icon and one of BMW’s most accomplished models.
Created by chance, the M3 did what it was set to do, evolving into a precision driving machine almost all companies tried to copy. Still, nobody has managed to capture the magic and essence of this Bavarian muscle car. So enjoy your journey through M3 history to learn how it became such a legend among car fans. You can also view a full gallery of the M3’s storied history by clicking on any photo in this article.
The Origin of the M3
Everything started in the mid-80s when BMW wanted to race in the German DTM touring car championship. In those days, BMW had a successful E30 3-Series model, but they didn’t have a proper racing version. Since the DTM series was immensely popular and BMW was on a roll with its success in the Formula One races, the next logical step was to create a unique racing model. They wanted a version to sell to the general public. That’s how the original BMW M3 came to be.
In 1986, BMW presented a street-legal model with a high revving 2.3-liter four-cylinder, close-ratio manual transmission, and specially-tuned suspension. Also, it had a unique coupe body with spoilers and wide arches. The car soon took the motoring world by storm. It won almost all the current racing series, becoming the most successful touring car of all time. Even though production ended in the early ’90s, it was clear the M3 was much more than just a limited production model.
Further Developing the Concept
The M-Performance division at BMW realized they created something special, so when it was time for the second generation, they decided to widen the appeal of the M3. In 1992, the second generation arrived in three body styles as a coupe, sedan, and convertible. Also, it came with more equipment and luxury items, as well as a wider choice of colors and features. The M3 wasn’t just a Spartan homologation special, it was a fully-fledged performance car and valuable addition to the BMW lineup and image.
Under the hood, there was a new 3.0-liter straight-six engine and later a 3.2-liter producing 285 HP, and then 321 HP. That was a more than respectable output for the early ’90s. Unfortunately, most U.S. models produced about 240 HP due to emissions regulations. But even with such low power output compared to the European models, the M3 E36 was a capable and agile car. Although the E36 generation M3 from 1992 to 1999 wasn’t as pure of a sports car as the original model, it sold well and raced successfully, establishing the legend.
Balance and Perfection
In late 2000, BMW introduced the third-generation M3 with the internal chassis code, E46. Widely considered to be the best, most balanced M3 ever, the E46 was the product of careful engineering and thorough testing. All that resulted in one of the best sports cars in the early 21st century.
Over 80 percent of the vehicle was different than the regular 3-Series coupe. Under the hood was a new straight-six with 3.2-liters and 343 HP. For the first time, buyers could order the M3 with an automatic transmission. And on top of that, BMW also offered the infamous SMG gearbox.
However, in contrast to the E36 M3, the E46 was available only as a coupe or convertible. But still, the motor press and customers were full of praise for this car. BMW managed to create a perfectly-balanced machine with a beautiful mechanical feel as well as modern technology and electronics. With over 80,000 sold in just five years, the E46 M3 was once again an enormous success. Most drivers consider it to be a true modern classic that proved its worth on the street and racetracks all over the world.
A Bavarian Muscle Car
Everybody knew the E46 M3 was a tough act to follow. However, BMW managed to surprise people with the E90/92/93 M3 in 2007. If the E46 was a fine-tuned precision machine, the next generation was a fire-breathing German muscle car. The reason was the all-new, high-revving 4.0-liter V8 engine, a first for the M3.
Similar to the E36 generation, BMW offered three body styles in a sedan, coupe, and convertible, all with their own chassis codes. With 412 HP in base form, the 2007 to 2013 M3 was extremely fast. That made it more of a Porsche 911 fighter than just a hot version of a compact family sedan. To widen its appeal, BMW offered a GTS track-oriented version, as well.
The Forced-Induction M3
Due to the rising environmental and fuel efficiency concerns, in 2014, BMW decided to bring some changes to the M3 range. First, there were no more naturally aspirated engines. Instead, BMW installed a turbocharged straight-six unit with 3.0-liters of displacement and 425 HP in base form. Second, they added two models to the range. There was the M3, which only came as a sedan and the M4, which came in coupe or convertible form.
Although this change resulted in protests from the BMW faithful, it was necessary to distinguish the sedan and coupe models for buyers, although they were basically the same. The turbocharged unit was blisteringly fast. So once again, the M3 and M4 were among the best performance cars you could own. BMW produced several special editions like the M4 GTS and M3 CS with more power and better performance numbers.
The Future of the M3
You can expect to see the next-generation M3 debut in 2020 under the chassis code G80. Once again, it will be powered by a turbocharged six-cylinder but it will deliver over 500 HP. The rumors are that the base cars will have rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel-drive will be available as an option. Fortunately, the BMW M-Division has confirmed that the manual transmission would be available so driving purists don’t have to be afraid.


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Ok, I've done a lot of reading both online and books and I've got a rough itinerary. I would appreciate input.
Day 1 -We arrive June 18, 2017 9:10 am Venice Marco Polo Airport. Drive to the Dolomites, park near Rifugio Auronzo and hike and stay at Rifugio Locatelli.
Day 2 – Day Hike Stay at Rifugio Locatelli
Day 3 – Return to our car and go to Lago di Sorapiss and then Cortina d’Ampezzo to explore area and spend the night.
Day 4 - Drive to where we take the cable car up to Rifugio Lagazuoi – spend the night.
Day 5 – Day hike to Nuvolau, stay at Rifugio Lagazuoi
Day 6 – Cable car down and drive to and explore the Val Gardena and Val Funes (must see the famous area at Santa Magdalena) and stay in Ortisei .
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This course is suitable for any yogi wanting to learn more about Restorative Yoga and how it can aid the healing and rejuvenation of body, breath and mind. The day will be soothing, healing, calming, balancing and overall, delicious. Treat yourself to a day of nourishment and time to slow down and restore to your true self again.
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Restorative yoga is a slow and mindful practice, which involves the use of props such as bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps and walls, to help you to comfortably hold a pose for an extended period of time. Using props allows you to feel “supported” and “safe”, and therefore, the unconscious and habitual muscle tension has a chance to be dissolved and released. This practice leads you towards a more healing and recuperative experience, achieving a deep level of peace in body, breath and mind, allowing the spirit to be revealed.
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Searching for the best travel camera for you? With travel now becoming more of a possibility, you might be starting to think about holidays – and the best ways of capturing them for posterity. That’s why we’ve assembled this regularly updated guide to the best travel cameras you can buy right now.
Of course, there isn’t one ideal travel camera to suit everyone. Picking the right one for you depends on where you’re going, what you’re looking to capture and how you like to shoot. Another important factor is whether you’re mainly looking to shoot stills, video or a combination of the two.
For example, if you’re going on a city break and will be mainly shooting at night, then a big sensor and fast lens are crucial. Heading out on safari? Then you’ll need the option of a long zoom instead.
Wherever you’re going, the best travel cameras won’t weigh you down. We’ve picked a range of options that offer top specs without needing their own suitcase. Specs like large sensors, generous zoom ranges and 4K video that are well the capabilities of your smartphone.
Today’s phones are incredibly capable, but a good travel camera can give you superior image quality (particularly if you’re looking to print your souvenir snaps), better manual control and far more comfortable handling. And, in many cases, a combination of all three.
The first thing you’ll likely want to think about is the type of camera you’re willing to take on your travels. For many, a bulky DSLR or mirrorless camera will be too much hassle, making a long zoom premium compact camera the obvious choice. On the other hand, if you really want your shots to stand out, packing something versatile makes a lot of sense.
In this guide, we’ll select a few different kinds of camera that are just perfect for your next vacation. Whether you want to travel as light as possible, or you don’t mind having a little more to carry around, we’ve got you covered here.
Best travel camera 2020 at a glance:
- Panasonic Lumix ZS200 / TZ200
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
- Canon G5X Mark II
- Sony Cybershot RX100 VII
- Sony A6100
- Fujifilm X-T30
- Nikon Z50
- Fujifilm X100V
- Panasonic G100
- Sony ZV-1
- Panasonic LX100 II
- Sony Cybershot RX10 IV
Great value option: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III
It’s getting on a bit, but this RX100 model still packs a punch
Sensor: 1-inch type, 20.1MP | Lens: 24-70mm, f/1.8-2.8 | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle screen, 1,229K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 10fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Large and capable sensor
Limited zoom range
Before we take a look at our best travel camera list, we wanted to highlight an alternative that is a few generations old but still packs a punch. The RX100 III from Sony is a couple of years old now and was originally selling for near $1,000/£1,000, but with the arrival of newer models (including the RX100 VII below), it’s dropped massively in price. Downsides? Well, the zoom is pretty short compared to other rivals here, but otherwise there’s a lot to like. There’s a decent 20.1MP 1-inch sensor, a pop-up electronic viewfinder and 4K video recording, while it’s packaged in a premium, metal body. Definitely worth a look if the zoom range isn’t your main concern.
Best travel camera in 2020:
1. Panasonic Lumix ZS200 / TZ200
The best travel zoom camera you can buy right now
Sensor: 1-inch type, 20.1MP | Lens: 24-360mm, f/3.3-6.4 | Monitor: 3.0-inch touchscreen, 1,240K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 10fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Large 1.0-inch sensor
Decent 15x zoom
EVF still feels pretty cramped
With the rise of high-end compacts like the excellent Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V stealing the thunder from compact travel zooms, Panasonic’s response has been to keep the camera body about the same size as its earlier ZS/TZ-series cameras but to squeeze in a much larger sensor. We saw this with the Lumix ZS100 (known as the Lumix TZ100 outside the US), and Panasonic has continued this with the newer Lumix ZS200 / TZ200. This physically larger 1in sensor enables much better image quality than would otherwise be the case, but the slight downside is that the zoom range from the lens isn’t quite as extensive as some others with smaller sensors. That said, The ZS200 / TZ200 still sports a very versatile 15x zoom, while there’s also a handy built-in electronic viewfinder, which makes it easier to compose images in bright light. It’s a bit pricey, but this is still the best travel zoom compact camera available right now.
2. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Compact yet capable – arguably the ultimate travel package
Sensor: Four Thirds, 20.4MP | Lens: N/A | Monitor: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Viewfinder: 2.36M-dot OLED EVF | Continuous shooting: 30fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate
Incredible image stabilisation
Compact shell with excellent handling
Smaller sensor struggles in low light
Polycarbonate body feels like a downgrade
Compact, versatile, capable – pick any two and you’ve got a good travel camera. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is all three, and then some. Its weatherproof polycarbonate shell is small and light, yet handles wonderfully. It offers on-the-go photographers a raft of modes and features that guarantee great holiday snaps. And the combination of a powerful image processor, on-chip phase detection autofocus and some of the best image stabilization skills around make it an incredibly capable piece of kit to shoot with as you move. Yes, its outright image quality can’t match larger formats in trickier conditions – low-light, for example – but you’ll struggle to find a travel camera that can tick so many other boxes. Add 4K video into the mix for those roaming vlogs and you’ve got a mirrorless camera that deserves a spot in your carry-on.
3. Canon Powershot G5 X Mark II
This great all-rounder could be the perfect enthusiast compact
Sensor: 1-inch type, 20.1MP | Lens: 24-120mm, f/1.8-2.8 | Monitor: 3.0-inch touchscreen, 1,040K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 20fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Large 1.0-inch sensor
Limited 10x zoom lens
Fixed rear display
What the G5X Mark II loses in zoom, it makes up for in other areas. With a wide maximum aperture throughout the focal length, this is a camera which is well-suited to a wide range of lighting conditions. Besides which, having up to 120mm (in 35mm terms) available is still pretty flexible. Elsewhere, there’s a high-performing 1-inch sensor, great 4K videos and a pop-up electronic viewfinder which pairs well with the tilting LCD screen. There are undoubtedly more advanced cameras on the market, but not many combine a good range of features like this in one competitively-priced package.
4. Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII
Sony’s pocket powerhouse gets another upgrade
Sensor: 1-inch type, 20.1MP | Lens: 24-200mm, f/2.8-4.5 | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 921K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 90fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate
Blistering performance and AF
Average battery life
Sony revolutionized premium compact cameras with the original RX100 as it was the first pocket-sized camera to feature a large 1.0-inch sensor. They were always great for travel, but thanks to a relatively limited zoom lens, were perhaps sometimes overlooked in favour of other models. Things changed when we got to the RX100 VI, which paired a much longer lens than ever before – and now we’ve seen some refinement of the model for the latest, the RX100 VII. The sacrifice for making the lens longer is losing the super wide aperture of previous generations, but if you’re mainly going to be shooting in sunny climes, it may not be such a big deal. There’s also a heck of a lot of power under the hood of the RX100 VII. It houses features that you might not ever use, such as a ridiculous 90fps burst mode, as well as those that are more commonplace, such as 4K video. The big downside of this model is its super-high asking price, but if you want the best of the best for your travels – it could just be the one for you. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the asking price of the RX100 VII, take a look at older models throughout the range for better prices.
5. Sony A6100
A compact yet capable mirrorless camera with plenty of jet-set skills
Sensor: APS-C CMOS, 24.2MP | Lens: N/A | Monitor: 2.95-inch tilt-angle screen, 921,600 dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 11fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Beginner
Rapid and reliable autofocus tracking
Compact, all-purpose camera
Low-res EVF and LCD display
No IBIS for video
If you don’t mind carrying something slightly larger than a pocket camera on your travels, the Sony A6100 arguably offers the best balance of size, shooting power and value right now. It isn’t without its flaws, but it does tick most boxes for globetrotting photographers. Despite its compact size, this entry-level mirrorless camera offers a fleet of useful features – from customizable buttons and a microphone input to the flip-up touchscreen that, though limited in functionality, is ideal for framing far-flung selfies. Paired with a good lens, the 24.2MP sensor serves up decent images with plenty of detail, while the AF system – shared with the flagship A6600 – ensures reliably sharp focus and excellent continuous tracking, even on the move. The A6100 can capture 4K footage at 30fps, too, though there’s no IBIS when shooting travel vlogs. Battery life is also pretty solid, as is the Wi-Fi, which works well with the partner app for rapid sharing of holiday snaps. Less impressive are the relatively low-res EVF & LCD and the Auto ISO, which can struggle with quick-moving subjects – so it’s best to go full manual for street action shots. It’s not perfect, then, but the A6100 comes close to travel perfection, offering good value, strong specs and a satchel-friendly form.
6. Fujifilm X-T30
A super-stylish compact system camera that’s ideal for travelling
Sensor: APS-C, 26.1MP | Lens Mount: X Mount | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-ange touchscreen, 1040K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 30fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate
Great build quality and handling
Some fiddly controls
No inbuilt stabilization
For those happy to tote a compact system camera, the Fujifilm X-T30 is one of our favourites, and one which makes a heck of a lot of sense as a travel camera. Distilling many of the best elements of its older, bigger and more expensive brother, the X-T3 into a pleasingly small form, the X-T30 will help you get gorgeous shots while also looking gorgeous itself. There’s lots of great lenses available for the Fuji X system, so you’ll be spoiled for choice there, while 4K video recording, a tilting touch-sensitive screen and a high-resolution EVF help to round out the spec sheet.
7. Nikon Z50
The fantastic ‘mini DSLR’ for travel photography
Sensor: 21MP APS-C CMOS | Lens: 16-50mm, f/3.5-5.6 | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dot | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 11fps | Movies: 4K 30fps | User level: Intermediate
Excellent handling for a travel cam
Great viewfinder and screen
No joystick for choosing AF points
Limited native lens range
The Nikon Z50 is a great option if you like Nikon and are after your first ‘proper’ camera. It works well as a travel camera and has a very comfortable button layout. The 3.2-inch screen can also flip underneath the body to compose selfies of an altogether higher class, although it and the tripod mount compete for space. At this point, not many lenses have been made specifically for the Z50’s DX format, but the range will naturally grow larger over time, and you can use those made for the full-frame Nikons too. We prefer the Sony A6500 for high-speed action shooting, but this is a good-value camera and generally a joy to use.
8. Fujifilm X100V
A niche but polished compact that’s perfect for the street
Sensor: 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS | Lens: 23mm, f/2 | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1.62m dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 11fps (mechanical), 30fps (electronic) | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate
Improved sensor and autofocus
A premium compact camera with a design inspired by 1950s analogue cameras and a fixed 23mm f/2 lens? Sounds like the very definition of niche. And yet, far from an anachronism, Fujifilm’s X100V is one of the best travel cameras you can buy.
For a start, it takes the small form factor that made the X100F before it so convenient to carry and adds a supremely useful tilting touchscreen. The advantages are gesture support and easier shooting at tight angles.
Inside, a new 26.1MP sensor and X-Processor 4 translate into improved autofocus, image quality and high ISO performance, building on what was already a fantastic shooting experience with the fixed aperture lens. Add in the option to shoot 4K/30p footage on the fly, as well as a higher resolution hybrid EVF, and you’ve got a properly capable pocket performer – provided you’re happy to pay a premium.
9. Panasonic G100
A great, viewfinder-equipped travel camera for video and stills
Type: Mirrorless | Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds | Resolution: 20.3MP | Lens: Micro Four Thirds | Viewfinder: EVF, 3.69million dots | Screen type: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84m dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 10fps (electronic shutter), 6fps (mechanical) | Movies: 4K/30/25/24p, FHD/60p/50/30/25/24p | User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Excellent audio skills
4K has a crop
No phase-detect autofocus
Better options for stills shooters
If you’re looking for a travel all-rounder with a built-in viewfinder and the option of changing lenses to suit different situations, then the new Panasonic G100 is well worth a look.
Considerably smaller than the Panasonic G95/G90, this Micro Four Thirds shooter is an excellent travel camera with a strong focus on vlogging. If you’re mostly looking to shoot videos, then the Sony ZV-1 (below) is smaller and well worth a look, but what’s great about the G100 is that it includes a superb 3.69-million dot electronic viewfinder (which is very handy for shooting in bright light) and is the first mirrorless camera to come with Nokia Ozo audio tech.
The combination of this with the G100’s triple-microphone setup means it does an excellent job of isolating voices in noisy environments, which is ideal for video shooters who don’t want to faff around with external microphones. It also has a fully articulating touchscreen and sits 20.3MP Four Thirds sensor takes great still photos too.
The downsides are that this sensor isn’t quite as strong in low light as alternatives like the Nikon Z50 or Fujifilm X-T30 (see above), while the G100 also lacks USB-C charging and a headphone port. But aside from these niggles, it’s a fine travel camera that benefits from the huge range of lenses that the Micro Four Thirds system has.
10. Sony ZV-1
A superb travel vlogging camera
Type: Compact | Sensor size: 1-inch | Resolution: 20.1MP | Lens: 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 | Screen type: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 921,600 dots | Viewfinder: None | Maximum continuous shooting rate: 24fps | Movies: 4K/30p | User level: Beginner/Intermediate
3.5mm mic port and hotshoe
MicroUSB rather than USB-C
Touchscreen a bit limited
If you’re looking to mainly shoot travel video rather than stills, then the Sony ZV-1 is the best pocketable option around. It combines the best video-focused features of Sony’s RX100 series and adds its latest autofocus system, which is comfortably the best you can find in a compact camera. The lack of an electronic viewfinder means the ZV-1 is less convenient for stills shooters than the RX100 VII (see no.4), but it’s still a capable smartphone backup thanks to its 20.1MP 1-inch sensor. It’s video where the ZV-1 really shines, though, with its bright 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens and Real-time Eye AF perfect for shooting professional, smartphone-beating vlogs. A 3.5mm microphone jack also means you can get audio quality to match the video too, while a built-in hotshoe is on hand to help you mount accessories.
11. Panasonic LX100 II
A brilliant, fixed lens option for keen photographers
Sensor: 12MP, 1/2.3 inch | Lens: 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 | Monitor: 2.0-inch fixed touchscreen | Viewfinder: NA | Continuous shooting: 30fps | Movies: 4K 60fps | User level: Beginner/intermediate/expert
Brilliant image quality for the size
Lots of controls
Fixed rear screen
Somewhat fiddly interface
The first LX100 camera arrived way back in 2014 and was notable for its use of a large Micro Four Thirds sensor in a compact camera frame. There’s still no worry about getting sucked into a wallet-draining well of lens-buying in this second-gen version, and the high-quality 24-75mm glass will do the job for most scenarios, bar a safari. Handy travel-friendly changes in the second generation LX100 include Bluetooth, USB charging and quickie monochrome filter modes. Its sensor is also higher resolution than the original, with a 21.77MP chip that ends up with 17 megapixels after applying the crop the camera uses for stills. It’s no point-and-shoot camera, but if you need a big sensor in a small body, this is one of the best around.
12. Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV
Expensive, but in a league of its own – this is possibly the ultimate travel companion
Sensor: 1-inch type, 20.2MP | Lens: 24-600mm, f/2.4-4 | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1.44m dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 24fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate/Expert
Cracking 4K video quality
Menus somewhat awkward
In terms of offering something for everybody, the RX10 IV ticks a lot of boxes. It’s like having a bag full of lenses, but with the benefit of never having to change them. There’s a very long zoom, while the maximum aperture is pretty wide throughout the lens. The sensor might not be as a large as the ones you’ll find on a DSLR/CSC, but Sony’s 20.1MP one-inch device has proven itself to be very capable regardless. You also get 24fps shooting, cracking 4K video quality and handling to rival a DSLR. The major downside? The high price – if your budget is tighter, don’t forget about this camera’s predecessor, the RX10 III.
These cameras are slightly different to the more traditional models in our list – if your main priority is waterproofing or video quality, then the GoPro Hero 8 Black and Olympus TG-6 are well worth considering:
GoPro Hero 8 Black
Great for video and capable of taking decent stills too
Sensor: 12MP, 1/2.3 inch | Lens: 16mm f/2.8 | Monitor: 2.0-inch fixed touchscreen | Viewfinder: NA | Continuous shooting: 30fps | Movies: 4K 60fps | User level: Beginner/intermediate/expert
Superb image stabilization
Handy new built-in mount
Stills quality only decent
Not great in low light
If video quality is your main priority in a travel camera, then it’s well worth considering GoPro’s latest flagship. The Hero 8 Black uses the same sensor and a similar lens arrangement to the previous Hero 7 Black, but there are some fairly significant changes here. The camera now has built-in mount fingers, so a shell is no longer needed. Video stabilization is also much improved and you can use the Hypersmooth judder-buster in all modes. If you’re doing something really extreme, a new Boost stabilization feature crops further into the view for even more effective smoothing.
The zoom isn’t huge but this compact can go where others fear
Sensor: 1/2.3-inch, 12MP | Lens: 25-100mm | Monitor: 3-inch, 460,000 dots | Viewfinder: No | Continuous shooting: 20fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Beginner/intermediate
Raw shooting option
Can be taken underwater
Low-resolution LCD screen
Not all holidays and stretches of travel are all about capturing wide-angle vistas and subjects in the distance. For some photographers, having a camera that can withstand being dropped, knocked, splashed or frozen would be more appropriate, and that’s precisely what the Olympus TG-6 offers. In addition to its rugged credentials, the camera offers 4K video recording, built-in Wi-Fi and a ring of LED lights around its lens to throw plenty of light on close-up subjects. There’s even the option to capture raw files.
How to choose the best travel camera for you
Need a bit more guidance on how to decide the right type of travel camera? Have a think about the following options:
Travel Zoom Compact
These small pocket-friendly cameras give you great scope for shooting lots of different kinds of subject, with a zoom lens that gets you close to the action, as well as giving you the opportunity to shoot nice and wide. The trade off for having all of this in a neat compact size is generally a smaller sensor which is less useful for shooting in low light.
If you want to stay pocket friendly, but you’re happy to lose the ultra long zoom, think about a premium compact. These generally pack a one-inch sensor for better image quality, but will normally have a shorter zoom. Some may give you both – but you’ll pay a very high price for it.
A bulkier option than a standard compact camera, but with better scope for zooming, a bridge camera is also ideal for those who like more intuitive and comfortable handling. They’ll usually have a solid grip, decent electronic viewfinder and a flexible screen. You get many of the benefits of having a bag full of lenses, but without the extra luggage.
Mirrorless / Compact System Camera
This is the option if you want the best possible image quality and you’re prepared for a little bit of hassle. With lots of different lenses to choose from, you can pack different optics depending on the type of trip you’re on, or pack a good all-round lens and not worry too much about swapping optics. You’ll have the best possible handling, too as well as plenty of advanced options.
Many of the current compact system cameras on the market have been specifically designed with travel in mind – and are as small as possible. We’ve included some of the best options here.
If you’re still unsure about which kind of camera you need, check our step-by-step guide: What camera should I buy? Alternatively, if you’re going to be by the pool or on the beach, you might want something a bit more rugged – in which case, take a look at our best waterproof camera and best action camera guides.
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Do give Ed and myself some support by participating in the August Groovie challenge yah?
I'll be giving away 2 RAKs for 2 winners this month =) Ain't this a swell month of celebration?
Thanks for looking and playing along with me. Cheers!
***Updated 7 Aug 2008***
I'll list down the criteria of the challenge here as well:
1) Using SB elements to create a visual triangle in your LO (i.e. photos or embellishments)
2) Showcase the use of stars in your LO! Could be in patterned paper, stamps, doodled or your embellishments.
3) If possible, include the main colors of red, white and some black.
Pretty easy yah? So just choose colours of red, white and some black in your patterned papers or cardstock, have some elements of stars. Use photos or embellishments to create the "visual triangle" in your LO. =)

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Global Islami Bank formally relocates its Motijheel Branch to ‘Central Insurance Bhaban’, 7-8 Motijheel, Dhaka from the previous location Modern Mansion on 4 April 2022. Md. Golam Sarwar, Managing Director (CC) of the bank formally inaugurated the activities of the branch at the new location as Chief Guest. Divisional Heads from Head Office, Manager, Motijheel Manager and distinguished clients were also present on the occasion.
It was expected that through the latest technological support, the bank will provide quality service to the customers around the country provide “Banking with Faith” to its stakeholders.

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Student-Athlete of the Week, Oct.
After recording the fifth hat trick in program history in a 4-0 Hornet win against Southern Utah on Sunday, Sacramento State senior forward Gabriela Trenton is the Sacramento State Student-Athlete of the Week. She was also named Co-Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week.
Trenton recorded the first Hornet hat trick since Lisa Wrightsman had three goals against Hawaii in 2001. The three goals also tied for the second most scores in a game in program history while Trenton also equaled the third most points in a match. The hat trick was just the second in the Big Sky this season.
Trenton, who was one of five Hornet seniors honored before the match, entered the game without a goal in her career but had tallies in the 16th, 62nd, and 81st minutes of the match on Sunday for the first three goals of her career. All four of Trenton's shots in the match were on goal as she recorded three scores in 67 minutes played.
Previous Student-Athletes of the Week
Week 1: Sloan Lovett, Volleyball
Week 2: Alyssa Anderson, Women's Soccer
Week 3: DeAndre Carter, Football
Week 4: Hannah Gendron, Women's Soccer
Week 5: Darnell Sankey, Football
Week 6: Rachel Mitchell, Women's Cross Country


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The Nelson George Mixtape, Vol. 1
Based off of the success of the limited-edition hardcover, Pacific is releasing the first softcover printing of The Nelson George Mixtape. The anthology gathers together articles by George from 1978–1993. Early articles for Record World and the Village Voice chronicle the birth of hip hop in New York City, leading to features on some of the biggest names in music, including Marvin Gaye and Quincy Jones, and unpublished interviews with legends like Bob Marley.
Published by Pacific, Softcover, 6½ × 8½ inches, 160 Pages, Edition of 500


OT Cybersecurity Roadmap based on IEC-62443@Enigmedia
Cybersecurity’s importance is being driven by the global business environment becoming increasingly interconnected and reliant on data and digital technologies. As a result, organisations need to think of cybersecurity not just in terms of compliance and risk mitigation, but as an essential business function that is fully embedded in processes and systems.
Industrial enterprises and critical infrastructures are most exposed to the changes that digitalisation is producing. These changes have arisen from the progress that has taken place in today’s industrial ecosystem; industrial control systems (ICS) optimization, new internet of things (IoT) solutions, Cloud Computing, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence platforms among others. Digital transformation brings several benefits such as boosting the performance of industrial assets, enhances efficiency and productivity, and most importantly, it optimizes costs and operational expenditures.
However, new technology innovations also bring newfound risks. As we connect our factories, machinery, and operational technology (OT) systems to the internet we are also exposing them to new potential threats. This is a well known saying in the cyber world: if connected you are being hacked.
Once the customer is committed to improving his security level, he needs to build a cybersecurity plan to analyze his current situation and evaluate the gaps. This is an essential tool for any organization that seeks to protect its customers, employees and corporate information. The first step in the cybersecurity roadmap is to understand where a company is at present, and where you would like to be in the future. Characteristics and functions of the cybersecurity approach have to be defined, including risk compliance, security administration, security architecture and design, and security operations.
Asset inventory management
At this point, the customer needs to understand the size of the problem and make some research on how his infrastructure looks. The customer needs to upgrade the last documented version of the architecture and check how the current network diagram differs from it by means of an asset inventory. Sometimes, legacy infrastructures that have been built several years ago have no previous documented version or have not implemented an automatic asset inventory solution.
The most usual scenario is that legacy industrial plants present a flat network. This means that the field devices are all together interconnected, as it is the easiest way to interconnect the network devices and also minimize the maintenance. That was a good idea back in the days, because there was no malware still or potential cyberthreats.
With the advent of Industry 4.0 and digitisation, the first step in any initiative is to visualize and understand the current state of your industrial control systems; identifying critical assets, connections and configurations.
In order to overcome flat networks and rising threats to OT, segmentation is highly encouraged. Segmentation divides an industrial network into smaller parts. The purpose is to improve network performance and security. There are different ways to achieve this goal depending on the constraints and customer requirements. Typically, at this point, industrial processes are segregated in functional units or based on criticality of OT assets, controlling how traffic flows among the parts. So enterprises need to understand the risks of the overall system when designing this new network diagram, in order to isolate the most critical units and set up new rules and connections based on security requirements.
Firewall and Virtual Patching
At the same time, one establishes secure communication conduits defining which zone or segment can talk with which other and through which network services. Thanks to that, the surface attack is reduced, as unauthorized traffic is blocked. Different techniques and products can be used depending on the likelihood of vector attacks in these functional units. For example, in M2M communication a stateful firewall works perfectly. However, in a zone with engineering workstations, a deep-packet-inspection (DPI) firewall may be preferred..
Communication and devices hardening
Most of the communication protocols in the industrial field do not implement the basic cryptographic techniques to ensure the privacy, confidentiality or integrity of the data. Without this protection, one can manipulate the information sent through the network, delivering attacks such as Man-in-the-middle. As a result, data can be poisoned or misused in analytics or decision-making processes, which can lead to interrupt the operation of the plant, huge economic losses, devastation environmental problems or even could cost lives in critical scenarios.
The only way to increase the security in this case is to implement advanced cryptographic techniques for industrial protocols in the communications or in the network system. Unfortunately, this step is quite difficult as most of the time in legacy infrastructures you cannot modify the architecture or the protocols used, plus network encryption may increase latencies which is something critical in OT networks. Properly setting encryption in key communications or hardening risky channels mitigate most of the potential risks.
Once the security level of the network meets the requirements of the risk manager, the challenge is to keep it against new threats or attack vectors. Monitoring plays a key role in this phase. Different tools and techniques can be used to ensure visibility and deliver threat detection.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) detects potential malicious activities or security policies violations. Usually IDS/IPS creates a base-line and when an anomaly is detected, it sends an alarm to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). This alarm is managed by the qualified personnel and the proper actions are done according to the criticality of the alarm. If the event is not discarded, the Incident Response team will be involved to solve any problem and recover the normal functioning of the system. Finally, note that these solutions do not prevent attacks but help to detect persistent threats.
The cybersecurity roadmap will slightly change per segment and end-user, according to its requirements, needs and circumstances. This roadmap provides a defense-in-depth approach and can be enriched by a zero-trust approach. Building a cybersecurity roadmap doesn’t have to be laborious or overly theoretical.
By beginning with high-level objectives and adding details as you progress and mature, you’ll be well on your way to success.
Trust Enigmedia as your cybersecurity partner, our objective is to embrace digital transformation in critical infrastructures and the industrial sector.


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The costs of Obamacare continue to roll-in. Several weeks ago Civitas review reported that complying with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would cost the UNC system approximately $46-$47 million. The additional costs come from ACA requiring the university to provide insurance for about 8,500 non-permanent employees who work 30 or more hours […]
The majority of people who are arrested for crimes in the United States are considered and prosecuted as indigent. People who are being prosecuted are constitutionally granted the right to have a lawyer provided for them if they cannot afford to hire one. Indigent defense systems have emerged but there are questions about whether the […]
In the January’s Joint Legislative Oversight Committee in Justice and Public Safety meeting Sen. Austin Allran (R-Alexander) posed a question to Terri Catlett, Deputy Director of Health Services, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Department of Public safety. “If the prison population is going down and the number of inmate hospital admissions is declining,” […]
Perhaps Mr. Cooper is too busy campaigning to carry out his elected duties?
This is National School Choice Week. It's an annual event that commemorates the importance of parents and students having the right to decide where they attend school. This year North Carolina will host 115 events dedicated to celebrating school choice. Think about attending one of them in your area and help preserve our educational freedom!

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text: Liberty Co. Sheriff’s deputies describe as senseless, a shooting at around 11 Saturday night. Two shot gun blasts were fired wounding three people in the dark. The incident occurred at a gathering on a popular sandbar beach off of CR 644 on the Trinity River in south Liberty County. Liberty County Sheriff’s lead Investigator Shandalynn Rhame, said the three people injured were 41 year old Melissa West, 43 year old Michael West, and 27 year old Coy Cannon. The victim were gathered on a sand bar area when they heard a shotgun blast nearby. Fearing they might be hit, the three began calling out to the shooter not to shoot in their direction. It was at this point, according to Sheriff’s Investigator Rhame, a second shotgun blast was heard this time all three victims were hit with pellets. Best information is that Melissa West was struck in the stomach. Michael West was hit in the hip and Coy Cannon was hit in an eye with pellets. All three were transported to hospitals with non-life threatening pellet wounds. In the darkness, the victims could not give deputies a description of a suspect. The public is being asked for any information that will lead to the identity of the persons responsible for this dangerous and senseless shooting. To report that information to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, please call (936) 336-4500 or call the Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP (7867) to provide a “tip” that will lead to the arrest of the shooter. Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and a reward may be available for information leading to an arrest. No more condition info on the victims in this Saturday night shooting in South Liberty County on a Trinity River sandbar-near County Road 644.


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Like a rolling marble that catches your eye, Hanna Hovitie’s film is a world onto its own. Formally ingenious, Square the Circle is a journey of poetic introspection that develops its own simple yet singular language. A marvel of thoughtfulness, the film’s quiet power outlasts each viewing.
Against much of contemporary essayistic cinema that loses itself in rambling narcissism, Hovitie’s soul-searching is couched in a humble and humorous first-person: the film spins on the axis of a female voice, as its maker ponders existential dilemmas in soft-paced Finnish. Hovitie is here a director, narrator, and lead character, her confessional commentary the verbal counterpart to a wandering body engaged in the meditative survey of snowy expanses, runs through fields, and stargazing.
Set into motion with a bit of motherly advice, the film opens with an intertitle that immediately elicits a smile: “‘Surely you’ll find your place.’ – Mom” Hanna’s quest begins, and ruminations on belonging and purpose come to us in analogies borrowed from elementary principles of geometry and mathematics. Yet mathematics is an infinite subject and our director-poet is quickly overwhelmed by the scope of her problems. Two-dimensional animations appear, drawn by an invisible hand on what looks like a chalk blackboard, and when a simple circle morphs into a revolving sphere, we understand that the circle, like the self, is haunted by the abyss of infinite time and space. Hanna issues her own diagnosis: she suffers from “space anxiety,” a form of nausea that arises from her inability to contemplate the infinite.
Damn, girl. To the rest of us, the self is an equation hard enough to solve without the added weight of such metaphysical considerations. Only, this is part of the film’s comic conceit: minor anxieties are blown up into cosmic-sized problems before these are punctured with aphoristic asides.
The seasons provide Hovitie’s inner journey with a convenient metaphorical architecture: long days of Nordic darkness become the expression of an anxious soul while the sun’s return provides scenes of emotional respite. Yet the fears she voices are not simply the outcome of Nordic geography or weather. At times, Hovitie seems to speak for an entire generation, weary of the punishing tempo of twenty-first-century life: “I’m a slow person,” she tells us, “I need an eternity just to eat a sandwich.” And levity works best to keep existential angst in check: “I’ll peak when I’m a granny,” she affirms, as evocative electronic music chimes in, elevating the thought into the promise of future geriatric bliss.
In a move as canny as it is simple, the framing device throughout is a circular cache, its rotundity magnified by a strong fisheye lens. Landscapes and figures are reconfigured to suit its radius and its metaphorical value moves playfully, from an iris, to a bubble, to the whole of our blue-green planet. Even the subtitles obey to its gravity, a constant smile of thought under the orb that is the image.
Renaissance artists made much of spheres and circles: Leonardo’s Salvator Mundi (1499-1510) has Christ calmly holding the entire cosmos within five barely outstretched fingers, while the limbs of Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man are gingerly stretched out to touch both square and enclosing circle. For these male artists, these geometrical forms were ideal illustrations of the spiritual and moral perfection we were to strive for. Hovitie draws a different picture. Hers is a secular perfection and one that tends towards the paradoxical: she is, she confesses, a “procrastinating perfectionist,” who finds beauty in the flawed and the imperfect.
The lyricism of her earthly wanderings conveys this too, her voice rising amid an ever-evolving natural landscape. In that, the tone she strikes is reminiscent of American Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Thoreau. In “Nature,” Emerson presented his poetic endeavour as such: “I am a transparent eyeball / I am nothing / I see all.” Hovitie’s ego is not as expansive, nor is her dissolution of the self so complete, while the business of being an all-encompassing eye she deftly leaves to the camera.
After standing still to contemplate the nature of Time, she resumes her journey, and the world begins to turn in lockstep, a giant hamster-wheel of grass, pines, and sky above her. But it spins so fast she has to run and tumbles into the tall grass. Only there is no loss of dignity here, no sense of shame; she is just another small human, seeking meaning and purpose on the great big ball that is the world.
A final instance of this vulnerability comes when Hanna’s solitude is suspended long enough to welcome the film’s only other character: an elder passerby laden with grocery bags. He walks up to her and peers into the camera, his face and body distorted by the lens: “Aha, what are you doing here?” he asks, “I’m not sure,” comes the reply. The man walks away, leaving our poet to stand alone on the hard round earth. Such gentle inquiries and hesitations are integral to the film’s beauty, held together by a confessional mode that reminds us that soul-searching need not be a melancholy or complacent affair.
With her unpretentious approach to existential questions, Hanna Hovitie offers a perfect example of what humility can do in art: here is poetry of the cyclical, the circular, and the spherical that manages to avoid the solipsistic. This is a feat in itself, but it is all superseded by something rarer still: when it comes to grace, consider the circle squared.


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Already picked the Caribbean Sea as your next vacation spot to go to, but just cannot quite find the right island, out of thousands upon thousands of differently shaped and sized islands, to land on and call home while you disappear off the face of the Earth for a few weeks?
If your problem is as simple as this one, you need not worry anymore, for Aruba Island, one of the many in these Caribbean islands, is one island you would not want to skip over. After you are through with your vacation at Aruba Island, if you still do not want to live here, you will certainly come back here every time you can for the rest of your life.
Why is Aruba Worth Visiting
Aruba Island is one of the literal thousands of islands of the Caribbean. It is one of the islands transformed into the most widely visited tourist attractions in the Caribbean.
With so many islands and islets the Caribbean Sea has, only a few have been made into these tourist attractions, probably for personal, economic, or environmental reasons. Regardless, Aruba Island is a tourist attraction because it is worthy of being one.
Aruba offers excellent family vacation accommodation for honeymooners, family members, young, old, and friend groups. Everyone finds a great time on this island as the lavish resorts offer plentiful activities and events to the visitors. In addition, the beaches of the resorts have adventurous activities that amuse the tourists.
Event and Activities
Aruba Island has become quite the busy island among all the Caribbean islands. It has become such a widely visited island that it now hosts several annual events and other great tropical-feeling activities.
Do you think only the Bahamas sports Caribbean culture? The island of Aruba makes any tourist, regardless of race or any other social, cultural, or religious affiliation, feel welcome and at home with the Caribbean people with cultural activities and parties.
There are many things to do in Aruba. You won’t feel bored for a single minute there. Apart from exploring the exclusive spots, breathtaking views, and engaging in adventurous activities, the boutique of Aruba attracts tourists every year as there are extensive collections of men’s and women’s wear, beachwear, kid’s clothing, home decor, handcrafts, gift items, and many more. Shopping in Aruba will give you a fantastic experience.
Best Time to Visit Aruba
You can visit Aruba between April and August when the threat of tropical storms is typically lower than in other months. Besides, prices of accommodation decrease during this off-season.
If you don’t have any budget issues, plan to visit Aruba from January to March when the weather is very travel-friendly. Room rates are high during these months, but you can enjoy excellent weather and less crowded this time. Many resorts also offer exclusive discounts on accommodation and activities in the early fall.
Also Read: Get to Know Everything about Anguilla
Things to Do
Add that with the already evident tour packages of swimming, diving, snorkeling, water sports, speed-boating, and other water-affiliated activities, and Aruba Island is the perfect getaway. Check out more information about the activities you can perform in Aruba.
1. Exploring Beaches
Most visitors visit Aruba mainly because of the Caribbean’s splendid beaches. Among all the beautiful beaches in Aruba, you must keep Eagle Beach on your list; considered one of the best beaches in the world.
You should also count Palm Beach, which offers exclusive watersports and excellent resorts. Some other beaches, like Baby Beach, Arashi Beach, Boca Keto, etc., can also make your trip more memorable and enjoyable.
2. Scuba Diving/Snorkelling
Among the most performed activities in Aruba, Scuba diving and Snorkeling are the most popular. Malmok, Boca Catalina, Arashi, and Mangel Halto are the best spots to enjoy snorkeling, and The Antilla is the best for Scuba Divers.
3. Visiting Arikok National Park
If you want to taste the rocky and volcanic coastline, go to Arikok National Park. You can also enjoy hiking in this spot and exploring white, sandy, and secluded beaches. In addition, there are opportunities to swim and snorkel in the pools.
4. Exploring De Palm Island
Palm Island is a famous Aruba coral island with luxurious restaurants, snorkeling spots, banana boat-riding spots, and a zip line. In addition, Aruba’s all-inclusive destination offers a kid’s waterpark, an underwater helmet walk, body drop slides, beaches, and many more.
The windy place, Aruba, is also popular with visitors for kitesurfing. Go to Hadicurari Beach to learn windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons.
Taking a snorkeling cruise around Aruba will be a great option to spend time on that island. Since there are plentiful options for cruising around the island, don’t miss watching the sunset from a Catamaran or enjoy snorkeling once you are there.
7. Going on a UTV Tour
Many of you might need to become more familiar with UTV, but Aruba is the place to know and explore more finely with a UTV tour. A UTV is a famous four-wheel drive off-road vehicle of Aruba which is a fantastic way to explore the trails and dirt roads along the east coast of Aruba.
Shopping can be a great activity to spend time in Aruba. Aruba has several good shops and stores, most of which are located in Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba. You can also visit Renaissance mall to shop from luxury retailers like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, etc.
Tips to Follow to Save Money on a Trip to Aruba
Aruba is a must-go destination for luxury travelers, but you can plan to visit there as there are many money-saving options. Check out some of the tips that will cut your budget.
- Check different websites before you plan to go diving, snorkeling, or any other activities. Some websites offer exclusive discounts on the direct bookings of the activities. So, you can enjoy luxury activities within a low budget if you pre-book during the discount period.
- Finding a good host in a travel destination will help you stay for free there and use the budget for other things. Staying for free in a luxury location cuts one’s budget significantly. So, meet locals and cooperate with them reasonably so they will host you for some days.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to save money from your total budget.
- Find some time to cook your food. To do that, you should book accommodation with a kitchen and kitchen staff so you can quickly cook your meals every day of your trip.
You Should also read our guide about the 21 Most Beautiful Islands in the World.
Aruba is a fantastic place to visit for the young, kids, adults, and everyone. However, once you are on the island, you will feel more is needed to explore the island and enjoy the beaches within a few days.
Therefore, you will always want to return to this splendid gateway again and again and invest a perfect amount of time while visiting Aruba. It doesn’t matter whether you plan to stay in Aruba for a few days or longer, and there are lots of things to keep you busy around the island without making you feel bored.


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Properly trained, she learned to sing, play piano or guitar, dance and be conversant about light literature of the day. If he was introduced to a lady at a party for the purpose for dancing, he could not automatically resume their acquaintance on the street. Both parties disclosed their fortunes. They could stroll out alone, hold hands in public, and take unchaperoned rides.
- In search of ways to occupy his evenings when his pocket money was limited, he often fell in with other fellows like himself.
- The next step was to go out for a walk and then lastly by keeping company.
- The second stage of the courtship was engagement.
- This was one reason news of the betrothal was often kept from family and friends.
- Financial or family circumstances might delay or move up a girl's debut, though typically, she came out when she was seventeen or eighteen.
Your conduct during the last two years has been made known to me, and, viewing you in the light of a dangerous man, I do not desire anymore intimate acquaintance. Suitors wooed their intended with serenades and flowery poetry, following the lead of lovelorn characters on stage and in verse. Thus began the serious chase, with marriage the ultimate goal. There are usually flowery forms for written proposals from the suitor as well as a plethora of gushing acceptances from the bride-elect. Queen Victoria and her family were the idols of the Victorian society, even in the case of courtship.
They were the chief arrangers of social affairs, but woe to anyone who made an enemy of them, as they could be ostracized forever from society. Thus, some or the other kind of supervision was ensured when the couples were meeting. The season ran from April to July. Chivalrous gentlemen in England often sent a pair of gloves to their true loves.
Even her father had no power over it. At the same time, her mother wrote to the elders of these families. If the courting progressed, the couple might advance to the front porch. The primary method of knowing prospective suitors were Balls and dances.
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What was courtship and marriage like for our distant ancestors? In the relationship, intelligence was not at all required, neither any interest in the politics. They advised, gossiped, told secrets and wrote passionate letters to each other. This was a precaution, lest the engagement be ended by either party. In some African cultures, how to know if long grasses are braided together and used to tie the hands of the groom and bride together to symbolize their union.
Where would we be without romance? Courtship advanced by gradations, with couples first speaking, then walking out together, and finally keeping company after mutual attraction had been confirmed. Instead, etiquette demanded that a gentleman gifts flowers, fruit, or candy. That was the only touch, which was accepted between a man and a woman, who was not engaged to him.
She does free-lance editorial work and writing. The woman would have access to this property if she applied, but her husband could not touch it. However, marriage between two persons was permitted so long the couple intending to marry belonged to the same class. After the couple had developed mutual affection, the next step to strengthen their relation was marriage.
Dating in the Victorian Era - Rejecting the Unsuitable Suitor
Once the groom had been introduced to bride's family, the bride was then introduced to his. According to an old French custom, as the moon went through all its phases the couple drank a brew called metheglin, which was made from honey. Intelligence was not encouraged, nor was any interest in politics. The Victorian period is also regarded as the era of Romanticism.
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- But you could marry first cousins.
- To readers today the index titles for these letters sound wildly humorous.
- The girl would wear an empty sheath attached to her girdle.
The couple could become a bit more intimate once they were engaged. No sexual contact was allowed before marriage. If a suitor liked the girl, he would put a puukko knife in the sheath, which the girl would keep if she was interested in him. An honorable man never broke an engagement, the last of us horrible so as not to cause the girl discomfiture. But a gentleman had to take care in the early stages of courtship.
Dating in the Victorian Age
But they had to be dutifully separated by nightfall, or overnight at country parties. Smitten couples rarely saw each other without the presence of a chaperone, and marriage proposals were frequently written. By the end of the season, many relationships had been cemented, with an eye to the future.
For lucky were the ones who found love within their class, and within the approval of their families. Home Victorian era courtship rules and marriage facts. During medieval times, the importance of love in a relationship emerged as a reaction to arranged marriages but was still not considered a prerequisite in matrimonial decisions. The size and stone depended upon the groom's finances.
Victorian era courtship rules and marriage facts
The rules and suggestions for courtship and romance occupy most of the space in Victorian etiquette and letter writing books. Men and women were careful not to lead the other on unnecessarily. Even after being introduced, the person of higher rank did not have to maintain the acquaintance. After the engagement was announced to the family, the bride wrote to the rest of her friends with the news. Some families arrived in town earlier if Parliament was in session.
Courting the Victorian Woman
She could flirt with her fan, as this behavior was within the protocol of accepted behavior. There was a camaraderie among upper class women. However, a number of historians have pointed out that this supposed leap year proposal statute never occurred, and instead gained its legs as a romantic notion spread in the press. Once they had been formally introduced, dating site for gardeners if the gentleman wished to escort the lady home he would present his card to her.
The dating during the Victorian period was thus very different from what it is today. There were many rules in respect of dating which were to be complied with. The dating would firstly begin when the couple would speak to one another. These books explained several rules for social behavior and those in the Victorian times closely practiced them.
Romance Through the Ages
Engagements lasted from six months to two years depending upon ages and circumstances. If both parties passed muster, the next step toward marriage was the engagement. If she had progressed to the stage of courtship in which she walked out with a gentleman, they always walked apart. The idea was to allow the couple to talk and get to know each other but in the safe and warm confines of the girl's house.
If he could not bring himself to propose in person, he could do so in writing. Chastity and honor were highly regarded virtues. In those days, dating online courtship was considered to be a tradition and was very popular.

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