Badminton is the fastest racket sport which is very similar to tennis.It is not just competitive but is also fun to be played among peers.It helps in maintaining both physical and mental health.The sport demands quick reflexes and superb conditioning. The shuttle speeds when smashed exceeds 400 kmph. Its claimed that badminton is the second most popular sport in the world,only behind football.The shuttles weigh about 5.5 grams and is made out of 16 goose feathers(from the left wing) which offer the perfect drift.Badminton was first played as a sport in the 1992 Olympics

BENEFITS OF BADMINTON 

1. HELPS TO STAY FIT:- needs a lot of energy as it works out every muscle in your body.1 hour of play burns 480+ calories which is the highest among sports.

2. TONES YOUR MUSCLES

3. INCREASES CONCENTRATION AND IMPROVES REFLEX: It is a fast paced game so requires a lot of skill and speed,hence improves intelligence also plays a role as the opponent must be decieved.

4. INCREASES BONE DENSITY

5. IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY 

Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture.

Paris is the world’s fashion capital which was also once home to famous designers like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. These designers have crafted some timeless treasures.

Vintage shopping in Paris

La Marelle

It’s in a 19th-century passage called Galerie Vivienne. La Maralle offers a range of attire for any and every occasion. The main floor contains top French ready-to-wear labels whereas the top floor features a world of luxury for less. Racks of French designers like Issey Mikaye, Miu Miu and Lanvin are showcased.

Gabrielle Gepper

Gabrielle opened her vintage treasure trove in 2003 and has been collecting and selling clothes, bags, jewelry,shoes, and sunglasses ever since. You can feast your eyes on an impressive array of clothing and accessories by Hermes, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent.

Citizen Content Store

It’s well-stocked with fashions from past to present day, including some of the most luxurious French and international labels. From scarves to shoes to handbags, this consignment boutique will quickly become a favorite vintage shopping destination.

Food in Paris

Paris breeds a sensation of passion that is palpable within the neighborhoods, and that pours into the food being produced. It has sophistication and attention to detail, yet with a sense of simplicity and softness.

Cafes in Paris

There is nothing more Parisian than taking a few moments out of your day to sit with an espresso in one of the city’s thousands of cafes.

Cafe de la Paix

It was declared a historic site by the French government in 1975 which is also a setting for many paintings, films, and poems. The ornate frescoed interior and proximity to the Paris Opera Garnier make this look more like a museum. The cafe is well known for famous French writers like Guy de Maupassant Emile Zola.

Le Select

It is one of the great classic Parisian cafe brasseries in bustling Montparnasse. Henry Miller, Hemingway, Picasso, and F.Scott Fitzgerald all took their coffee breaks here as the sun draped over them on the terrace. Mosaic tiles line the floor and prop up the wicker chairs found in most traditional Paris cafes.

Cafe de Flore

This cafe has changed little since World War II which is situated across the street from rival Les Deux Magots. It has become a hotspot for tourists and no longer attracts as many students and artists. The cafe once hosted Sarte and de Beauvoir’s passionate discussions, among those of many others.

The Hemingway Bar

It is located within the recently renovated Ritz Hotel.Hemingway was a great haunt of Sarte and James Joyce and pays special tribute to the eponymous American author with a wall display of 25 of his original photos from A Moveable Feast.

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