Deep in the ‘desert’ of west Texas, you will find the small town of Marfa, increasingly regarded as an arts hub. The late Donald Judd, a famous American artist known for his minimalism, moved to Marfa in 1979 and set up the Chinati Foundation and the whole town draws from his minimalist aesthetic.
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There is a certain charm about some of the cities within the southern states and Charleston is one of these, with an incredible history to boot. Expect to find stately looking salons, mansions and townhouses, with the city maintaining its historic charm.
Keep Austin weird, is the slogan of the capital of Texas. Austin is a town currently going through a boom in culture and creativity. It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. due to the tech industry and over 100 people moving here everyday.
Texas is a huge diverse state, associated by many by oil, the desert and cowboys who are fiercely proud of their home. Much of this originated in San Antonio, which at one state was claimed by Mexico.
At Short Motivation, we really enjoy being outside and try to mix our trips with adventure. Having recently been to the Swiss Alps and Yosemite national park we’d like to do more in these locations. Banff and the Canadian rockies are a superb combination
With Sydney already a planned destination in the near future, another spot on the Gold Coast is one of the most popular places to visit in Australia – Byron Bay. With swathes of white sandy beaches and subtropical climate, there are a myriad of swimming, surfing and outdoor activities for us.
Denmark and Copenhagen are regularly voted the happiest country and city, respectively. The Scandinavian city is widely considered the epitome of cool, with the city and Danish design regularly featured across Instagram.
Think of Marrakech and an explosion of the senses comes to mind: the sunset call to prayer, walking around colourful markets buying bright and fragrant spices or averting clothing at one of the many souks.
Australia. A destination most people want to make a priority and Sydney is high up on the wish list. Situated on an iconic harbour, with those famous Opera House views, the city has nature on its door step, plenty of restaurants and new hotels popping up all over the city.