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The world is getting smaller, but the chances of having a new experience are only increasing. Weve chosen 50 amazing destinations,based on A-List travel agents,and our thousands of tourists. These are the places changing the travel map,whether its an emerging arts hub in Germany or a quiet stretch of sand in the Caribbean. Here are five of them.Fez, MoroccoFez, about 240 miles northeast from Marrakesh, a beautiful scene is taking root slowly,quietly. The biggest news is the Hotel Sahrai,with 50 rooms and an infinite pools. Dont wait to find out. This is the moment to see Fez.Catskills, NYThe region that welcomed Jewish families in the 50s, hippies in the 60s, and soon, perhaps, casino gamblers is also making room for a new tribe: hip, design-crazed travelers. A string of stylish B&Bs have opened. Among them are the bohemian-chic Hotel Dylan in Woodstock, the Arnold House in Livingston Manor, with its tavern and diminutive spa. so now is the time to enjoy fly-fishing, hiking, antiquing,microbrewery-hopping, and other placid pursuits.Rotterdam, NetherlandsIf Amsterdam is a study in old-world elegance, then the port city of Rotterdam is all big, futuristic ambitionand its constantly unfolding city center has become one eye-popping explosion of style. The latest attraction, and reason enough to visit, is the MVRDV-designed Markthal, an igloo-like horseshoe that houses 96 stalls，20 shops, nine restaurants, and 228 apartments. It also happens to feature Hollands largest artwork.Puerto Plata, D.R.Far from the resort-clogged beaches of Punta Cana, the Dominican Republics less-frequented northern shore has remained largely under the radar. Puerto Plata are bound to lure well-heeled sun-seekers. First up is The Gansevoort, offering three-bedroom apartments with private pools and four-bedroom penthouses equipped with rooftop hot tubs. Later in 2015, Aman Villas will become the second Caribbean outpost from Singapore-based Amanresorts and the first golf-integrated Aman Resort.Chengdu, ChinaFamous for its 1,600 pandas, most of which still live in the wild, Chengdu has introduced a 72-hour no-visa policy that makes it easier for Americans to drop in on one of the citys three major panda research facilities. But its worth sticking around longer to experience whats doing in Chengdu, a city on the rise. One of the shiniest attractions is New Century Global Centre, the worlds largest building, complete with an artificial beach.2.。Everybody knows that mobile gaming is big in China. How big? Big enough that, according to a white paper released today by GMGC, China will become the top global market for mobile games by 2016. Citing data from Newzoo Global Games Market Premium, the white paper estimates that mobile gaming revenues in 2015 will hit US$6.1 billion just below the USs projected revenues for this year at US$6.3 billion.But in 2016 China is expected to blow past the US for the first time ever, hitting US$7.7 billion in mobile gaming revenues and become the worlds top market for mobile games.Those are just projections, of course, but theres plenty of reason to believe Chinas mobile gaming market will continue to grow as smartphone penetration and 3G/4G subscription rates continue to rise. The white paper also points out China is particularly fertile ground for mobile games: Chinese phone users spend way more time per day (35 minutes) playing games than they do using any other kind of app. That also puts them well ahead of American mobile gamers, who spend just 11 minutes a day with their games on average. Chinas day one and week one retention rates for users whove downloaded a new game are both slightly higher than the comparable rates in the US as well. In other words: Chinese gamers keep and play games for longer than their American peers.China may be a fertile market for mobile gaming, but it isnt a particularly friendly one to newcomers or outsiders. The vast majority of Chinese mobile games lose money, and according to the white paper only four foreign game publishers managed to get games into the top 50 on Chinas Android game rankings for 2014. The top spots are dominated by major domestic players like Tencent and Netease.3 What are you willing to do in order to reach success? It is common among people these days to be average and not stand out too much. But those who are successful do not fall under this category.In order to stay on top of your game and reach the level of success you want, you need to follow a certain set of self-induced rules. Success is not something that happens by accident; if you want it bad enough, you will get it. Learn the habits that successful people have given up in order to reach their own success.1. They dont work in their comfort zone.What is your comfort zone? Your comfort zone is defined as “A psychological state in which a person feels familiar, at ease, in control, and experiences low anxiety.” When you get outside of your comfort zone, it doesnt mean that you should strive for a constant state of anxiety and stress. It simply means that, in order to grow, you should try new things and expand your horizons.The reason we are comfortable in our comfort zone is because we are not taking risks when we are in this state. When we live in our comfort zones, we are living life like hamsters on a wheel, going around and around in a constant cycle, but going nowhere in our lives.Famous motivational speaker, Les Brown, said it best with, “If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness.”2. They dont do without first learning.Learning is what we do best. The greatest thing about learning is the benefit that we receive in all aspects of our lives. Successful people strive to continue learning new things and expanding on things that they already know.If we stop learning, then the only thing we can do is settle with what we already know; if we settle for that, then there is no way to expand our minds. Expansion is essential on the path to success. Since our minds require learning for expansion, we must never stop seeking new knowledge.Imagine what would have happened if Bill Gates stopped learning and growing. The internet would be much more primitive than it is today. But because he followed his dreams and continued growing, he founded one of the biggest companies in the world and it is still flourishing and growing today.3. They dont fear asking for advice.Richard Branson, a famous entrepreneur, stated, “When you need to make hard decisions, being able to discuss your ideas with entrepreneurs and business leaders who have solved similar problems can make all the difference.”Asking for advice is not always easy. We think that we have the same opportunity as everyone else and sometimes feel insecure and dependent, so we decide not to ask for advice, and try to figure it out ourselves. But this could be greatly limiting us from reaching our full potential, because the advice we might be seeking could be something that somebody knows very well.4. They dont get lost in the small details.When life gives us seemingly endless opportunities, it is very easy to get lost in the small details. The small details are very easy for us to become focused on, thus causing us to miss out on the overall vision, also known as the “big picture”.Imagine what would have happened if Henry Ford only saw the small details. Henry Ford didnt focus too much on the small details, which were the hundreds of times he failed; he saw the overall goal and knew that it could be accomplished. It required seeing the bigger picture to make it happen.5. They dont multitask.Multitasking is typically viewed as a skill that only certain people possess. But truth be told, nobody actually has the ability to multitask. Multitasking is known to actually decrease productivity. Those who are successful focus on one specific task and do that task to the best of their ability without interruption. When you multitask, you limit your ability to fully focus on one specific task at a time. Successful people utilize the talents and abilities that they have by focusing it on one task and one task only.Emma Watson said, “I just dropped my iPhone in my soup. I think it might be time to tone down the multitasking.” This demonstrates how destructive multitasking is highlighting the fact that when we multitask, we are greatly limiting ourselves.4 Chances are you want to develop peak performance in each area of your life. Whether its relationally, career-wise, financially, mentally, or spiritually, you want to maximize your performance so that you will experience the joy and peace that youre after. Such a desire is commendable and certainly possible when you understand how to achieve peak performance.Here are 6 easy tips to have peak performance in every area of your life:1. Prepare for pressureWhen you prepare for the pressures of life, you tend to handle the stresses associated with what comes your way much better. Think of an athlete that is competing in the Olympics. He may feel the pressure to perform, but he doesnt let it affect his performance because he is well-prepared for competition.In the same way you can prepare for the stresses of life by training your mind, body, and spirit consistently via personal and spiritual development and physical exercise. Make a decision and commit to it whether you feel like it or not.2. Focus on the presentYes, the future is important, but the present is more important. In order to be at your best, learn how to focus on your present circumstances. Dwelling on the past is not helpful, though it is always good to learn lessons from it. Dwelling on the future wont truly serve you well either, especially if you are worrying about it.What about today? If you can focus on the present and do your best today in all areas of your life, youre bound to perform at your peak.3. Negate the negativeYoure bound to face negative thoughts and emotions, but you do not have to allow them to control you. Take some time to monitor your thought-life and see if you primarily think positive or negative thoughts. Then pay attention daily and when a negative thought arises, change it into a positive one.4. Envision the bestVisualization is a powerful tool that will help you peak your performance in any area of your life. For example, if you want to be the best in your career, visualize yourself experiencing success often from promotions to favor to a jump in salary.As you envision yourself operating at your best, you gain momentum going forward and become more apt to take the actions necessary to manifest your best life.5. Stay out of your comfort zoneComfort zones keep you safe and tend to stunt your personal growth. Its alright to be in your comfort zone at times, but be sure to step out once in a while. Even if you feel a bit anxious, allow courage to rise and propel you forward. Start something brand new that youve been putting off.6. Be action-orientedPlenty of people have goals in their mind or even written down, but they do not accomplish them because they do not take consistent action towards them. You must be action oriented in order to execute peak performance. Create an action plan for each goal that you desire and commit to taking those actions.Dont let unfinished tasks wear you down, but close the loop on them. Get them done! Youll soon find that when you follow through with these steps one by one, you make serious headway and before you know it, youve achieved your success.5 Computers used to consume whole rooms, but now one computer can fit on the edge of a nickel. At just one millimeter cubed, the Michigan Micro Mote (M3) is the smallest autonomous computer in the world.For over a decade, the faculty and students at the University of Michigans computer science department have been working on the M3. As the Internet of Things (IoT) gets bigger, the Michigan team is pushing to make computers ever smaller.Despite its tiny size, the M3 has the ability to take pictures, read temperatures and record pressure readings. Researchers hope to implement the microcomputer into a variety of applications ranging from medical to industrial purposes.Due to its micro-size, the M3 can actually be injected into the body, where it can then perform ECGs and also take pressure and temperature readings. The oil industry is also interested in inserting the Micro Mote into oil wells to help detect pockets of oil that can still be extracted before moving on to new sources.The Michigan faculty sees the Micro Mote as a way to never lose anything again. The vision is that people would buy a couple of M3s and stick the computers to their keys, wallet, and anything else they dont want to lose. And using a central system, people would be able to locate their belongings within the confines of their home.As the tech industry pursues the IoT movement, size and power are everything. In order to make the micro mote as unobtrusive as possible, the scientists had to find a way to scale down the computers battery size.What people