Airports, bus and train stations, and other crowded areas where travelers are in close quarters are where pickpockets prefer to operate. There are a number of dos and don’ts to avoid becoming victimized when you travel, most of which are common sense. Here are some.
Don’t wear jewelry or an expensive looking watch as that is an invitation to be robbed.Wear a money belt under you shirt or blouse to help foil pickpockets as well as muggers.
It is a good idea to put your things in a Ziploc type bag and then put the bag in your money belt. The reason for this is that the money belt and the items in it will get soaked from your perspiration, especially in hot climates, and this will help keep them dry. Do not open your money belt in public to take out credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checks
.It might be worth it before you leave on vacation to sew a few pockets on the inside of your slacks, skirts, or underclothing where you can stash some spare cash when you are out and about for the day. If you are carrying credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checks on your person, you should divide them up and put them in different pockets. Then, if a pickpocket is successful, he or she won’t steal everything. It also makes sense to use a safety pin to make each pocket opening smaller so that… Read the rest
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Everything in life comes down to opportunities. The opportunities we grab and take advantage of make us happy and the opportunities we miss can sometimes make us regretful. But there is one thing we often fail to remember. We need to remember that although some opportunities come by chance, others are brought about by your own hard work and good timing.
When it comes to searching for a job, you need to take a proactive route. Being proactive means being aware of the pitfalls to avoid and planning ahead. What you want to do is create opportunities. This way of thinking will put you way ahead of the rest.
By reading this article, you are taking a proactive approach because you are seeking more information, and that is great. Knowledge is power and it is always foolish to do something hastily without understanding first. Hopefully these tips will help you with your travel job search and I’ll share to you the things to avoid in your quest.
Avoid generalizing. Be more specific with your career goals.
Introspection is very important. Set definite goals for yourself based on your inclinations and preferences. You should understand that not all jobs are right for you. Some jobs may not coincide with your skill set and other careers may not agree with your values and personality.
Desperation will often derail even the best planner so even if you are desperate, try to avoid applying for jobs you know you won’t be happy to do… Read the rest
The Internet is probably considered one of the best places to to conduct your travel job search nowadays.
The Internet has almost replaced the newspapers’ employment section especially when it comes to travel job search. However, scams are all over Internet In fact, job scams increase during tough economic times because so many people become desperate to find jobs and needless to say, we are in tough economic times.
Even with the implementation of security screenings in Internet employment boards, job scammers are able to find ingenious ways to post fraudulent claims. As a job hunter, you should be vigilant and always try to investigate thoroughly. The more people are becoming aware of these scams, the less motivation for scammers to continue doing these deceitful deeds.
Some travel job sites are legitimate but keep in mind that some of these sites usually have ridiculous marketing claims. Travel job sites can be somewhat devious in their promises.
If it is too good to be true, it could be a scam. It always pays to inquire and probe before making any decisions or investments. However, do not get too idealistic because travel job websites are businesses and just like any business, profit-making is the primary concern. Simply identify your job search goals, work for it but don’t get fooled.
Here are some tips to make your online job hunting scam-free.
Travel Job websites that ask for upfront payments are definite red flags.
Most legitimate employment agencies don’t charge unless they actually… Read the rest
One of the best travel tips for people thinking of going on any kind of trekking or adventure vacation with friends or family is to first consider whether their personal enthusiasm for this style of holiday is shared by the rest of the group.
The following story of a family’s holiday nightmare in Thailand provides an example.
The family had enjoyed a few days of a beach resort holiday in Thailand when the husband suggested that they go off on a jungle experience, organized by one of the trekking and adventure tour operators. His wife was not enthusiastic but decided to go along with the proposal because she knew that this was something her husband had always wanted to do. Their seven year old son sounded as keen as his dad and their five year old daughter seemed happy enough with the idea too. The other family member was a two-year-old boy.
They booked up with a reliable tour guide and set off three days later, The seven year old had become even more enthusiastic and promised his mum that he would deal with all the nasty snakes and spiders for her.
After a grueling seven hour drive, during which time all three kids had been travel sick on several occasions, the family finally arrived at their destination, a lodge in the jungle.
They were greeted by a number of snarling dogs who looked as though they desperately needed a good meal… Read the rest
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