10 hobbies all gentlemen should learn this year
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The New Year is upon us, which means that you have the opportunity to discover new hobbies. While there are many admirable interests to be pursued in 2017, we recommend the following 10 hobbies. These pursuits not only fit the gentlemanly image but will also equip you with newfound skills.
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From Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Franklin, true gentlemen push their boundaries and explore the world. Traveling helps you learn more about new cultures, see exotic places firsthand, and even improve your health.
Continuing on from the previous tip, sailing is another hobby that appeals to your spirit of adventure and enhances a gentleman’s image. While the average boatsman only covers 100 miles per day sailing, there’s nothing like traversing this distance over ocean waters with various island to visit. Moreover, sailing teaches you sense of direction, how to man a boat, and in-depth weather knowledge.
If you’re seeking the ultimate blend of skill, chance, and sociability, then poker is your game. You can either challenge a fellow gentleman heads up, or compete amongst friends at a full table. During the course of the game, you’ll learn how to read opponents, analyze your own poker style, and resist the temptation to play poor hands while patiently waiting for good cards.
Museums give you an opportunity to experience art and history by coming face to face with awe-inspiring exhibits. The world has some truly incredible museums to offer, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Uffizi Gallery (Florence), Louvre (Paris), National Archaeological Museum (Athens), and the British Museum (London).
We should all be familiar with the stereotypical image of a gentleman cooking up a delicious dinner for his adoring woman. But there’s a reason for this image – it’s true! It is a well-documented rumour that women love a gentleman who can cook because he can whip up delicious dinners and invigorate their taste buds. As for the perks of learning proper cookery, you can make healthy dinners, save money, and expand your culinary horizons.
Whether you are a well-honed hunter or just want to be proficient with a gun, marksmanship is a rewarding pursuit. What is more there are many versatile ways to enjoy this hobby, including shooting at clay pigeons, stationary targets, or moving targets. Noted benefits of marksmanship include improving your core strength, increasing focus, and teaching you how to handle a gun.
Invented by Persians in the 6th century BC, polo has become synonymous with a world of privilege in the United States. But for all gentleman on a budget, take note that these days the game is becoming more affordable. Great news indeed considering polo teaches you horseback riding, horse care, and hand-eye coordination.
The natural sciences have fascinated civilizations for millennia from the Babylonians to the Greeks and great men from Galileo Galilei to Nicolaus Copernicus. It’s not taxing – what’s intriguing about exploring super-worldly phenomenons inside the universe and its origins. Of course, it’s also fun just peering into a telescope and looking at the thousands of stars in the sky. Whether you merely want to identify the constellations or come up with your own theory on planetary evolution, astronomy is a rewarding hobby.
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Ballroom dancing is a great way to exercise and entertain your partner. Whether it be the Waltz or Tango, we recommend starting out with and perfecting one style of dance before moving on to others. But no matter how you go about it, dancing offers numerous health benefits, robust entertainment, and the much-needed chance to learn rhythm.
Golf has its history steeped in kings. James II of Scotland banned the game. James IV unbanned it before becoming a serious golfer himself. This regal reputation has remained a mainstay in golf owing to the many wealthy gentleman playing the game today. But with a $300 set of clubs and a reasonably priced club membership, you don’t have to be wealthy to play.
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