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traveling bug

There is only one known cure for the travel bug, and that’s getting out there and seeing the world with your own eyes. Whether you need a career break, you’re looking for a great way to spread your wings before going off to uni or you just have a bad case of wanderlustitis, it’s much easier than you think to see the world. We know from personal experience that while that tingly feeling you get when you think about faraway places doesn’t tend to go away, you may also be a little cautious about venturing out into the big, wide world. The fact is there has never been a better time to travel the world, so here are 5 very good reasons not to think twice.

1. Money matters
This is the best time for years to be a traveller. The air industry has suffered more than most during the recent economic crisis. As more and more people stay at home, if you buck the trend you’ll find an industry very grateful to see you! Travel hasn’t been this affordable in years. Plus, with more people staying at home there will be a shorter queue for the luggage! For many people, flying around the skies now feels like stepping back in time, to before air travel became so hugely popular.

2. The places
It may seem strange but the world really is getting smaller…and bigger! There has never been a better time to be a traveller because there have never been more places to visit. Countries like Vietnam and China in Asia, Nicaragua and Panama in Central America and Uganda and Ethiopia in Africa are opening up to the world for the first time. In the case of some it’s time to emerge from a long and unstable political history while others are just realising the importance of the tourist industry to their economies. Whatever the reason, the there has never been more out there worth discovering.

3. Doing something different
The growing shift away from meaningless tourism and towards a little more responsible travel opens up a huge array of possibilities. The rise of voluntourism has meant that there’s a much wider choice when it comes to choosing a volunteer project abroad. Wildlife, conservation, community and teaching projects take you all over the world to meet the mountain gorillas of Uganda, teach children in rural Thailand or save the Amazon rain forest. We are living in a time where travelling responsibly is being taken very seriously and you no longer have to compromise your travel experience in order to make a positive difference. In fact, you can improve it.

4. The CV
Landing a career is no mean feat and today there is more competition than ever before for that top job. Anything you can do to separate yourself from the other candidates will make a big difference. Travelling can be a great way to stand out from the crowd. Travelling breeds confidence and helps you trust your own instincts and it is precisely these challenges that make you stronger as a person and a prospective employee. Employers are well aware that determination in the face of difference, loneliness and new challenges is a talent worth employing.

5. The memories
Let’s be honest, what are you most likely to regret, not spending more time at the office, or not exploring the world’s most exciting cities, inspiring landscapes and most worthwhile volunteer projects. Knowing that you’ve had such an amazing experience and done something to help someone else is a great feeling, so great if fact that we’re sure it won’t be that long before you’ll be off on your travels again!!

About the Author:

I’m totally passionate about travel, it’s been my life and work for a good few years! My travel adventures haven’t really been about seeing monuments etc but far more about people and getting off the beaten track. Even in a country that has large numbers of tourists you can still find hidden places if you look hard enough, living and working in country gives you such a different perception of it and more of a chance to absorb the local culture. I would like to share my many experiences and offer a little advice if I can to fellow travellers or anyone who is just about to set off on a life changing trip!

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I’m thinking of starting a online travel business and need some good advise and shortcuts to get started?

I’m a good looking mother of 2 boys who was very fortunate to have done some extensive travel when i was younger, and never could shake that gotta go lifestyle one gets when the travel bug gets in your bloodstream. Having said so I’m stuck in a horrible marriage living in SO CAL and have a part time job with great bene’s, but I’m looking for something that i know I’m good at and love that will be lucrative enough that i can support my self and kids in sunny expensive San Diego (native). Got some good advise?

I suggest you create a website that caters to hotel bookings. You need to tie up with different hotels so they’ll give you a better deal. But since you’re just starting out. I suggest you can start as a consultant first to travellers.

Travel Bug Robert – Griffith Observatory

traveling buddies

So, you’ve decided to bring home another dog to love and care for but have you thought about how you are going to introduce the new puppy to your older resident dog? Some older dogs will have no problem welcoming a new addition to the pack however, some dogs may need just a little bit more time to get used to this new puppy that is so full of energy.

Follow these tips below to help make it a pleasant experience for everyone and very soon all of your dogs will be the best of buddies.

1. If you do have more than one dog, only introduce the puppy to one new pet at a time.

2. If possible, before the initial meeting of the two dogs, have a towel with the new puppies scent on it and allow your older dog to smell it before he meets the new puppy. You can even do this days ahead of time leading up to the first introduction.

3. Because dogs are territorial by nature, introduce the new puppy and your resident dog on neutral territory such as a park or school but arrive in two separate vehicles.

4. If you think there might be a slight chance of your older dog getting a little too excited at the initial meeting of the puppy, then take him on a long walk to drain some of that energy beforehand. Remember, a tired dog is a good dog!

5. When letting your older dog see the puppy for the first time, carefully let them sniff each other. If your older dog is a large breed, sit down on a bench and hold the puppy in your lap while having someone else walk your older dog up to the puppy. During this initial meeting, always watch for signs of aggression of the older dog that would include:

• Staring
• Barred teeth or growling
• Ears laid back or raised hair on the neck or back
• Body leaning forward, standing taller

6. If you see any signs of aggression, immediately remove your puppy from this situation. Take the older dog for a little walk or go play ball for while. After this little break, try introducing them again.

7. If your initial introduction went well, they might be familiar with each others scent however it doesn’t mean they’re best friends quite yet. It will take time for that to happen, but eventually they will like each other and your new puppy will be accepted as one of the pack.

8. Most importantly, never allow your puppy to be alone with your older dog for at least a couple of months. Even though it may seem as though your older dog might be getting along with the puppy quite well, remember things are different when you (the pack leader) are not there. When the pack leader is away, another dog will now try to take the pack leader’s place and most likely it will be the older dog trying to do so. Always separate them when you cannot be there watching them; a crate is a great place for a new puppy to feel safe and secure and stay out of trouble.

Leah is a full-time working mom living in Southern California. She loves cooking, baking, traveling, playing tennis and most of all spending time with her family and raising her beautiful German Shepherd Dogs. Please visit her other site that informs you about safe car travel with dogs, by protecting them using a simple dog car harness or dog car seats that could save your pets life.

How do I update my Social Timeline on Facebook?

Im trying to update my Social Timeline on Facebook, but there are no options for it. If I want to add something like Traveling Buddies, how do I do this? All im getting is a message that says “That’s a negative, Ghostrider. The pattern is full.” WTF?

go to your friends list, and then edit how you know them, such as “traveled to Florida together in 1995″ once that person approves, then it will show up in your social timeline.

Hill City Elementary School, Kansas, Travel Buddies