It can be argued that the best way to experience the world is by traveling. However, going on a trip can be costly, with the airfare costs and not to mention accommodation expenses can sometimes be exorbitant. Holiday Swap aims to ease this burden by creating a platform where travelers can find somewhere to stay for only $1.

Most people would agree that the most important aspect when traveling is getting to see different places, being introduced to new cultures, and making meaningful connections with locals. Therefore, finding safe and affordable housing arrangements is crucial as it allows people to spend their money on more worthwhile things such as going on tours and thoroughly exploring the destination. 

Holiday Swap, seeing that accommodations should not cost an arm and a leg, has expertly created a network of like-minded individuals who love to explore the world. The impressive venture provides an avenue where people can securely swap and host their homes for just $1 per person per night. 

What makes the enterprise stand out is its flexibility. Users can choose whether they wish to swap homes, simply host travelers, or just be a guest. On top of that, Holiday Swap has several subscription plans that offer added benefits, including unlimited swaps, instantly messaging unmatched users, and bringing one guest for free. Most importantly, the application is free to download and available on both iOS and Android.

Aside from having a budget-friendly option, the business helps people make lasting friendships from all across the globe. Thorough security features are also in place to ensure that all users are safe and protected while using the services.

Because of its revolutionary concept and features, the company has received numerous awards and recognitions. In 2020, it was voted one of Forbes’ Top 20 Companies for Social Good. In addition, it was selected as The Best Home Sharing Platform by LUX Life Magazine. 

Currently, the application is used mostly by students, virtual nomads, and travelers. At the same time, it is a perfect fit for people from all walks of life and now has more than half a million users across 185 countries in the world.

In line with its objective of providing an easy-to-use and comprehensive platform, Holiday Swap will release the latest version of its application on September 10. Updates to important features as well as additions were made, such as new and improved search rankings and results, intuitive and interactive maps, the ability to create multiple spaces linked to a profile, and a new chat interface.

Adjustments were also made to its Premium subscriptions, most notably a trip cancellation and COVID protection included in every swap. The venture has also made a massive change by removing the “matching” feature. Users would no longer be required to match with another user before they can message each other. Now, users can immediately start a conversation making the experience hassle-free and straightforward.

With these updates, users can be assured that the company listens to its clientele and welcomes feedback in order to have a highly efficient and effective application. 

In the future, the business aims to scale its authority further and to have over 50 million users. With its one-of-a-kind vision and commitment to providing affordable and secure accommodations for everyone, Holiday Swap connects the world in a way that no other venture has. 

To celebrate the release of the app, the company is doing a US$10,000 giveaway. Stay tuned for details.

Learn more about Holiday Swap by visiting its official website. 

CSTM HAUS outdid itself with the launching and unveiling of its latest location, the ArkHAUS, the world’s first floating lifestyle club that is exclusive for members only. Best known as an elite social club that embraces networking, coworking, and entertainment alike, the company now has a presence in New York City and Miami, and is looking at a potential expansion across the globe. Considered to be a one-of-a-kind lifestyle venue, the ArkHAUS is fast becoming one of the most talked about trends in the country today as a result of its unique concept and amazing possibilities. 

As part of its effort to elevate peoples’ perception of social clubs, CSTM HAUS came up with the ArkHAUS and offer locations that are carefully curated to guarantee the ultimate balance between success, leisure, and relaxation. Its members get to savor the privileges of the high-end experiences it offers, from live entertainment to exclusive workout programs, stunning city views, and captivating sunsets. At the end of the day, the experience it provides is one that will redefine every client’s dream getaway. 

The ArkHAUS is a stunning multi-story, floating villa designed to provide awe-inspiring rooftop lounges and highly functional outdoor decks that can be used for various physical activities, including exercising. Right in the middle of the connected four vessels is a protected pool that completely upgrades anyone’s concept of the “work hard, play hard” adage. At first glance, the ArkHAUS looks like it is floating in water. CSTM HAUS designed it to actually be slightly above the water to make sure that the massive structure is protected from the impact of waves. It uses spuds to elevate the vessel three feet above the water. It is powered by solar roof deck awnings and fully electric propulsion. If anything, it is a reflection of the company’s values, which gives importance to people and technology. 

The club has a maximum capacity of accommodating 720 exclusive members. However, it will only be opening 360 memberships to guarantee being able to offer a premium environment that people can truly enjoy, sans the crowd. At the end of the day, CSTM HAUS values the overall experience of its members, and making sure that their expectations are met is of utmost importance to the owners.

The main concept behind the club is a “Work by Day Haus” and a “Play by Night Haus.” The Miami location will be slightly unique from its sibling as it will introduce the “Work by Land” and “Play by Sea” setup. This slight difference between the two locations makes no compromises when it comes to customer satisfaction, and will always prioritize giving clients one of the best experiences of their lives. 

Undeniably, the ArkHAUS is a revolutionary upgrade from CSTM HAUS. It is a relevant innovation powerhouse that has the ability to influence future designs and concepts, even the way that people perceive business and leisure. 

ArkHAUS is now accepting applications for its limited membership slots. Interested individuals are also encouraged to consider the club’s NYT auction, where the highest bidder gets to enjoy lifetime access to ArkHAUS. 

Learn more about CSTM HAUS by visiting its website. Follow the company’s Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates on its latest projects. 

Today, it is no secret that creating the right buzz around the launch of a music artist’s singles and albums greatly influences its outcome as it will keep both fans and critics anticipating the release of the sound and melody to come. To ensure that aspiring and established artists get the proper support and publicity for their music,  entrepreneurs Logan Simmons and Zach Conley of Volume Digital bring their creative twist to music marketing to create the right buzz to increase sales and promote artists’ personalities. 

When it comes to artist management and music marketing, Logan Simmons and Zach Conley of Volume Digital take the lead. Spearheading the full-marketing agency, Volume Digital as music marketers, Logan and Zach have unparalleled expertise in social media and influencer marketing that goes beyond promoting a piece of music to ensure it climbs up the chart in sales. In addition to creating the right momentum and increasing sales, they also help create a solid digital footprint for the artist or record label that can be leveraged upon for future success.  Players in the industry have acknowledged their stellar reputation as a one-stop shop for all marketing needs. They have worked closely with some of the most prominent enterprise brands, record labels, artists, independent artists and more.

Focused on eliminating the resellers or middlemen that resell the services of companies like Volume Digital to unsuspecting artists at an inflated price, Logan and Zach introduced “release-support based services,” aimed to assist aspiring artists in getting started on their career by providing the bulk of the companies’ services in-house directly to the artist through the agency’s internal team and digital network of highly competent music marketing professionals. This efficient and goal-oriented method gives artists a direct line to the company providing the service, ensuring a brilliant job is done.

Before running a successful business together, both Logan Simmons and Zach Conley have always had a knack for entrepreneurship, even as teenagers. Logan Simmons started his journey when he was only fifteen. He traveled across the country alongside his uncle to ‘toy-buying event where they would buy inventory from locals in cities across America and then list them on eBay. “These experiences taught me the importance of both sales and online marketing. Additionally, I learned the life-changing possibilities of working for yourself and being an entrepreneur as a whole,” he shared. 

On the other hand, Zach Conley started his career when he was fifteen. He worked as a digital marketing expert with multiple major record labels assisting their signed artists in developing and maintaining a digital footprint to help share their music and create organic buzz. So when the duo put their respective knowledge together to establish Volume Digital in late 2017, it did not take long to scale their agency to the tremendous position it occupies today as a marketing agency for the stars. 

In the coming years, Logan Simmons and Zach Conley want to keep building their business and helping artists reach the right audience. They want to provide their clients with self-service marketing automation systems using cutting-edge technology and provide a marketing platform that could help eliminate the need for a traditional agency or a record label.

Learn more about Volume Digital by visiting their website. You can also stay updated with Logan Simmons via his Instagram and Zach Conley via his Instagram.

Music is a non-stop endeavor, and regardless of how one decides to look at it, one conclusion we can all agree with is that music is life. Indeed, for both the artist and the listeners, the sound, beat, lyrics, and message of the song go a long way to shape the actions and reactions of the listeners and, in turn, shape the world. And considering how important music is, the environmental factor in the creative process is one aspect one cannot undermine. According to fast-rising LA-based singer and songwriter rgb, there is a need for artists to expose themselves to new cities and culture while at the same time understand that the world is a big place with endless inspiration ready to be found. Therefore, artists should explore these endless possibilities as he did with the sole purpose of finding their unique sounds and creating that hit and timeless song.  

rgb is a singer, songwriter, and performer from the Bay Area, Washington DC, and currently resides in Los Angeles, actively pursuing a music career. Music for rgb began when he was a kid. Like any other Asian American kid, he started with classical piano and slowly transitioned into jazz piano while in high school. Once he had found his footing in music, he dabbled into songwriting. For the next few years, he focused on bettering his skills, culminating in releasing his debut single titled “Game Over” on SoundCloud in 2018 under the moniker Red Green Blue.

Describing his childhood and musical influences, rgb pointed out that being raised in both San Francisco and Washington DC gave him a unique childhood experience. In addition, being exposed to both the East and West coasts of the United States present a broad range of personalities and cultures. This 100% has played a role in the development of rgb as an artist and as a man.

Many of the artists I have met over the years still represent the same town that they grew up in. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, but it does present a bit of a limitation. Artists need to expose themselves to new cultures and new cities. The world is a big place with endless inspiration to be found; having moved around the United States as a boy, rgb has his personal experience that he displays through his music.

After years of honing his skills as an artist, and since the turn of the new year, rgb has been active on the scene, especially with his transition into electronic pop and pushing for commercial success. In January, he released his first single for the year, titled “Moon Cheese,” and quickly followed that up with the release of his new hit song “Diamond Eyes,” which is a testament to the evolution and growth of the young artist through the years since he burst on the scene.

He released “Diamond Eyes” on July 4, featuring R&B/electronic music artist Kid April from Austin, Texas. Since its release, the single, which has enjoyed massive airplay, could go down in history as rgb’s biggest single of all time because not only does the single feature an established artist, it also showcased another dimension to rgb’s artistry, lyricism, message, and versatility. The song, which has been described as an “absolute banger” in three weeks of release, has become a summer anthem, and daily the stream and airplay continue to increase without pause.

Although rgb is creating music for a global audience, he primarily targets a young demographic of Gen Z because they are the target and foundation of his movement of pioneering a new generation of genre-blending artists and music lovers.

Connect with rgb on Instagram or stream his songs on digital platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.

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There have been many rumors about Netflix’s highly anticipated prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origin that was announced in July 2020. While many of those rumors are pure speculation, some details about the cast have been officially announced by Netflix, and fans now have an idea of the actors to expect when the series starts shooting.

Star Trek: Discovery‘s Michelle Yeoh already signed up to be the lead cast member with The Witcher showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich teaming up with season 1 writer to create this highly anticipated spinoff. Netflix’s commitment to The Witcher franchise is so strong and evident from how quickly the production company gave the green light to the spinoff series. The company hopes that the series will create more memorable stories from the vast world of author Andrzej Sapkowski and leave the viewers spellbound and entertained.

According to reports from Deadline, the show is likely to start filming in August, and speculations indicate that it will be a long shoot accompanied by VFX work and post-production. The series is not expected to premiere anytime soon, but there’s the possibility of anything happening anytime. While the days are still early, we already confirmed Michelle Yeoh as one of the lead casts, and she’ll be playing the role of Scian. Sophia Brown has also joined the cast lineup as Élle, while Laurence O’Fuarain has been confirmed to play the role of  Fjall.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa has also been rumored to take a starring role, but that doesn’t seem likely to happen from the look of things. Star Trek: Discovery and Legend of the Ten Rings star Michelle Yeoh is the biggest name attached to The Witcher: Blood Origin. She was officially announced in July 2011 and confirmed to be playing the role of Scian, the last of a tribe of Elven nomads. The character looks like it will be a career-boosting role for Yeoh, so seeing how it plays out is one exciting thing that everyone is waiting to see.

Sophia Brown, who will be playing Éile, is replacing Queen & Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith, who turned down a role in The Witcher: Blood Origin because of a scheduling conflict. Laurence O’Fuarian already proved his mettle as a veteran on the hit series Game of Thrones and Vikings. He’s another cast that everyone looks forward to seeing. Other actors expected to join the cast include It’s A Sin’s star Mirren Mack playing Merwyn Michelle, Dylan Moran as Uthrok, Lenny Henny as Balor, Lizzie Annie as Zacaré and a host of other actors.

With the setting of Blood Origin and its timeline, there are likely to be more unknown and unfamiliar characters. A prominent part of the story to expect is the “Elder Races” that existed before humans got to the continent. The Elves are also expected to have a significant amount of screen time because of their importance in the Conjunction and the Elder bloodline’s origin.

Blood Origin is set more than a thousand years before the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, and it is set to take us back to an essential time in the history of the continent. The live-action series will be based on the origins of Witchers and the ancient Elven civilization before its fall.