House Decoration

Aqaba is an ideal place for beginner divers since its waters are calm and there are no
currents. So much so that we accessed all the dive sites from the shore of the beach.
Diving in Aqaba is an expensive activity, like most activities in Jordan. Dives usually cost an
average of 35 Jordanian dinars, a fairly high price. The prices are quite standardized in all
schools, so as they say in these cases, scabies with pleasure does not itch.

The school we dived with was Aqaba Adventure Divers. It is a diving school run by local
divers, some experts, and others who recently graduated. It caught our attention when we were
there that they were training several local instructors, so we had a dive with a very young and
novice diving instructor. We believe that this is explained because diving is one of the
activities that provide the most money, so they are training local people so that they can
make a living from it.

What we liked the most about the school is that they have very new and well cared for diving
equipment, which is greatly appreciated. They were very kind in the treatment and always
adapted to our needs. If you are also not a certified diver, they are very used to doing diving
baptisms.

The Jordanian coastline has about 30 dive sites. The two best known and most recommended
dive sites are the Cedar Pride wreck and the Japanese Garden, which you can see both divings
and snorkeling.

The Cedar Pride is a wreck, that is, a sunken ship. This was our first wreck and the feeling of
finding a sunken ship underwater is amazing. Cedar Pride deliberately sank off the Jordanian
coast in 1985 to form an artificial reef off the coast. The main objective of sinking ships
under the sea is to create artificial reefs to regenerate and prosper the marine life in the area.
It also has an added value and is that it serves as a claim for diving tourism.

In Aqaba, they have succeeded, as it is the most famous diving spot in this area of ​​the Red
Sea. Hard and soft corals have grown in it. The most curious thing about this wreck is that an
oxygen bubble was created during the sinking, where you can briefly remove your respirator
and talk: a strange sensation.

The Japanese Garden is the largest reef in the area that is born, literally, on the shore of the
beach. This coral reef has a very varied fauna and flora. What we liked the most was the
fluffy corals, with pastel and yellow tones. Lionfish, angelfish and shoals of snappers and
butterflyfish are some of the species that inhabit this colorful coral reef.

We also did other dives to see the tank and the sunken plane. Getting inside a sunken plane
was also a most curious experience. They have placed a skeleton of a co-pilot, to make the
dive even more entertaining.

Diving in Aqaba was a dive of enjoyment and relaxation, where we were much more eager to
continue diving and get the Advance out soon, to be able to continue seeing the seabed.
We only recommend going to Aqaba if you are diving or want to snorkel. It is a good stop,
especially if you come from having traveled through Jordan and are looking for a couple of
days of rest and you like to be under the sea.

Just as a stop to see the city of Aqaba and enjoy the beach, we did not see the interest
because, as we have commented previously, the beaches are far from being idyllic and they
are not pleasant to spend the day on. We, in fact, after each dive, spent the afternoon in the
pool of our accommodation, as it was much more pleasant than the beach.…

The days are longer, and the temperatures are milder. Suddenly we feel like spending more time outdoors, and for this, it is not necessary to leave the house. If we are lucky enough to have outdoor areas at home, it is time to take advantage of them and enhance their attractions.

Do you live in the country and have a big garden? Maybe in an attic with a terrace? Or maybe a private interior deck? Here are some tips that can inspire you when taking advantage of outdoor spaces, depending on their size and characteristics.

For a very large garden

You are in luck. If you chose a house with a large garden, you probably already thought about those pleasant times outdoors, and its possibilities. However, an exterior space of these characteristics also requires maintenance, updating, and high doses of creativity.

– Think about maintenance. If you want to alternate the vegetation areas with some type of pavement, ceramic is your ally. It is an easy-to-care material, while allowing different finishes to be achieved, ranging from cement to wood.

– What if I have a pool? So you must think of a specific surface to avoid slipping. Do you know raised technical floors? They facilitate better drainage and evacuation of water. 20mm flooring is available in collections.

– Differentiate the spaces. You can do everything but in different parts. If you want to relax, create a chill-out area with comfortable sofas, play with children, a sports area; And, when it comes to eating as a family, nothing is more special than a gazebo.

– Long live the vegetation! What is a garden without plants? First of all, think about the climate of your city and the species that will resist it.

What if I only have a balcony?

Be creative! Interior design is about that. With very little, you can achieve a lot.

– Take care of the floors. We have seen that there are specific surfaces to avoid slipping and being maintenance-free and easy to clean. Furthermore, the flooring has a powerful aesthetic effect, capable of bringing freshness to any space, however small it may be.

– Install small furniture. The good idea is to bet on pieces with a double function, such as a stool with storage space. The folding chairs and tables are also interesting, which you can store indoors or in the corner of the balcony.

– The walls are your allies. Be sure to take advantage of the walls, either to hang plants or lanterns. It is about optimizing and making the most of the space we have.

– Generates intimacy. The reduced spaces have the advantage of transmitting seclusion, which you can take advantage of for reading or breakfast in the company. Some tricks to gain privacy are to strategically place plants or install wicker fences.

The good weather has arrived, and with it, the time to fine-tune the outdoor areas. Enjoying sunny days is practically an obligation. How lucky to be able to do it from home.…

A small deck or terrace or balcony is enough spaces to create your vegetable garden and supply fresh fruits, vegetables, and vegetables? Is it worth the effort? It is worth it, and the following are some tips for those who want to start from scratch in the creation of an orchard at home in some steps.

Choice of place: location and orientation

If the garden is well designed, you save significant time in its subsequent maintenance, look for a sunny place, since most species need at least six hours a day of direct sun , and oriented in northeast direction, because it is the one that receives the most solar radiation ”.

Another tip: “High crops should be planted to the south or west of the lower crops, to prevent the shade from affecting other plants.”

Pots and containers, which are useful and which are not? 

The pots containers to use (can be plastic bottles, drawers, wooden flower beds, rafts, cultivation tables, etc.) must have good drainage (holes in the base to drain excess water).

Earth

Arable land should be fertile, loose, spongy, well-aerated, and have good water and nutrient retention capacity.

The time of planting

This method is recommended for large and easy to handle seeds such as peas, corn, squash, squash, melon, or species that do not adapt to transplantation such as carrots, parsley, spinach, etc.

Attention: the seed must be placed at a depth no more than twice its size.

It is necessary to combine.

Combining taking into account varieties that require similar nutrients and irrigation, or associating vegetables with aromatic plants, since this way they take better advantage of the nutrients in the soil and allow better control of pests.

The rotation consists of alternating plants from different botanical families and with different nutritional needs in the same place on the ground during different periods, to keep the soil fertile and free of diseases and pests, it is useful, for example, to plant the vegetables that ripen later (beans, garlic, potatoes, onions, beets, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and corn) in the same place where there were other fast-growing ones (lettuce, spinach, radishes, green onion, and peas).

ATTENTION: Allow at least three years to pass before re-growing the same vegetable or vegetables from the same family in the same place.

Irrigation

The best time to water is in the morning since evaporation is minimized. More irrigation is required in spring and summer because the crops are at their maximum size and in full production.

Warning: the accumulation of water causes suffocation of the roots of the plants.

Harvest

It is convenient to carry out regular harvests every twenty or thirty days, and if it is in summer, it should be in the early morning or late afternoon. As for leafy vegetables, always take the outermost leaves.

IMPORTANT: harvest all ripe fruit since if you leave them, the plant may die.

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Natural light is the ideal light source for an interior. It also plays a definite role in the health and morale of the occupants of the premises. Here is a selection of ideas for taming the sun’s rays with ease to enjoy it fully.

Paint some sections of the wall white

To fully reflect the light, the best alternative is to paint some walls in the house white. This color is known to capture natural light, imparting a sense of clarity and expanse. For more effect, it is possible to have accessories immaculate or in other light shades such as a bench or a table.

Choose white bed linen

To gain brightness in a bedroom, using plain white bed linen is particularly recommended. This alternative allows you to instantly illuminate a room without adding additional lamps, especially if the piece of furniture is in the middle of the room.

Naturally, illuminate the attic

It is possible to invest the attic by illuminating them more thanks to a few tips.

• Painting the ceiling with the color white ensures that the light from the windows is diffused into the room;
• Painting visible powders is also an excellent alternative;
• To diffuse natural light effectively, it is also sufficient to place a large mirror flush with the floor or leaning against a wall;
• Creating openings at the roof will keep light throughout the day while adding main openings.

Prefer a glass door

If one of the rooms in the house opens onto a perfectly exposed exterior, it is best to use a glass door. The latter plays the card of transparency to bathe the interior in light. Also, it is possible to paint the walls white while installing a mirror on a section of the wall for more lighting.

Set up a counter near a window

In an open kitchen, placing a counter under or next to a window provides a naturally lit, flat surface. This space will serve as a work plan or will be dedicated to lunch or dinner without requiring a lamp. Result: a certain dynamism and graphics.

Install workshop-style glass roofs to partition the kitchen area

Need to combine closed kitchen area and open space? It suffices to arrange a glass structure around the kitchen area. It will provide visual access to the room adjacent to the kitchen and stay in contact with guests while enjoying a corner dedicated to preparing meals. The windows’ transparency illuminates the room, especially when the kitchen area is placed near the bay windows or windows.

Bet on the reflections of a mirror

In dark and narrow rooms such as the bathroom, it is possible to create reflections with a mirror. If there is a window or an opening to the outside, just install a mirror so that it reflects daylight to illuminate the room. For a harmonious rendering, favor a mirror similar in shape to the window.

A staircase to circulate the light

This option is particularly suitable for a residence with one or more floors. However, it is important to provide sections of the wall painted white on either side of the staircase. Indeed, the idea is to diffuse the light along with the structure.

Create an opening to another room

To gain brightness, it is possible to knock down the wall between two rooms, provided that it is not load-bearing. An additional window and extra space further illuminate the room. It suffices to structure the area with a low wall, among other things, to separate various spaces. It is also possible to arrange a glass roof, taking care to choose it white.

Use light, white curtains

The color around windows has the power to influence interior light. Thus, colored curtains are known to absorb light effectively. In the absence of vis-à-vis, thick curtains are not necessary either. The best is to adopt a light white sheer, covering the windows while lighting the room.

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