
Don’t let the sweltering heat bring you down! Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation and open yourself up to new things. Discover new hobbies to get into, and new places to visit. Check out these three ways to bring a little excitement in your life, and a handful of shows you can watch to get you inspired.
1. Design your space.
Design and redecorate! Try out a new color scheme, or buy that adorable succulent you’ve been eyeing since December. You can go as wild as renovating your space from scratch, or something as easy as rearranging your shelves and replacing your indoor plants. Get tips and tricks, or make up a wishlist with regular episodes of these home design shows:
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Drill Team
FYITuesdays, 8:00PM -
Property Brothers: Buying and Selling S6
HGTVWednesdays, 10:00PM -
Backyard Build
DIVAThursdays, 7:00PM -
House Hunters S112
HGTVApril 16, Mondays & Fridays, 7:25PM -
Rehab Addict S8
HGTVApril 20, Fridays, 10:00PM -
Tiny Paradise S1
HGTVApril 23, Mondays, 8:00PM
Bonus: You shouldn’t stop at beautifying your living space. Don’t forget to doll yourself up, too, for an extra boost of confidence. Get beauty tips and more from masters of makeup and glamour:

Glam Masters S1
2. Discover new tastes.
Try out a new recipe, or try out a new café. Heck, go out and explore mom and pop shops in Manila, or hop between street food stalls in Hongkong. Whether you’re an expert home cook out for new recipes, or a food enthusiast ready to get fed; sink your teeth into these shows perfect for summer foodies:
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Junior Bake Off 4
TFCWeekdays, 7:10PM -
Casa Daza
Metro ChannelMondays, 8:00PM -
Ridiculous Cakes S1
Food NetworkMondays, 11:00PM -
Top Chef Jr. S1
LIFETIMETues-Thurs, 8:00PM -
Justine's Flavours of Fuji S1
AFCWednesdays, 10:00PM -
Kids BBQ Championship S2
Food NetworkMondays, 9:00PM -
Jason’s Food Memories S1
AFCApril 18, Wednesdays, 9:00PM -
Love at First Bite
FYIApril 26, Thursdays, 8:00PM -
Food: Fact or Fiction? S3
Food NetworkApril 26, Thursdays, 10:00PM -
Bare Foot Contessa: Back to Basics S13
Food NetworkApril 29, Sundays, 9:00PM
3. Go on a trip.
Go big and go on an actual adventure! Take a break from the city and go somewhere new. If you’re feeling extra spontaneous, let your feet – or Waze – take you wherever, and discover hidden treasures to recommend to your close friends and family. Check out these shows and series, and get fresh ideas for your next vacation.
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Expedition Unknown: Global Game Show SP
Travel ChannelFridays, 10:20PM -
G Diaries
Metro ChannelSaturdays, 3:00PM -
Beached
Metro ChannelSaturdays, 9:00PM -
Pia's Postcards
Metro ChannelSundays, 8:30PM -
Josh Gates: After Dark SP
Travel ChannelFridays, 8:40PM -
Top Secret Swimming Holes S1
Travel ChannelApril 18, Wednesdays, 9:30PM -
The Trip: 2018 SP (First & Exclusive)
Travel ChannelApril 26, Thursdays, 10:20PM

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