40 Funny Travel Truths …

Here’s #14 ..

Even beautiful French women in high heels and fabulous red dresses will squat down over a drain and pee as you wander past!

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Best not to show a picture of this lady.

Now what do you think of #3

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http://lifechangingyear.com/40-funny-travel-truths-gleaned-from-a-year-of-travel

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Your Brain Makes These Mistakes Too …

Excellent article by Belle Beth Cooper where she writes …

8 Common Thinking Mistakes Our Brains Make Every Day and How to Prevent Them

1. We surround ourselves with information that matches our beliefs

2. We believe in the “swimmer’s body” illusion

3. We worry about things we’ve already lost

4. We incorrectly predict odds

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5. We rationalize purchases we don’t want

6. We make decisions based on the anchoring effect

7. We believe our memories more than facts

8. We pay more attention to stereotypes than we think

Read the full article here … http://blog.bufferapp.com/thinking-mistakes-8-common-mistakes-in-how-we-think-and-how-to-avoid-them

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Top 20 Websites

Top 20 websites according to Alexa.com

 

  • 1.  google.com

    Enables users to search the world’s information, including webpages, images, and videos. Offers… More
  • 2

    facebook.com

    A social utility that connects people, to keep up with friends, upload photos, share links and … More
  • 3

    youtube.com

    YouTube is a way to get your videos to the people who matter to you. Upload, tag and share your… More
  • 4

    yahoo.com

    A major internet portal and service provider offering search results, customizable content, cha… More
  • 5

    baidu.com

    The leading Chinese language search engine, provides “simple and reliable” search exp… More
  • 6

    wikipedia.org

    A free encyclopedia built collaboratively using wiki software. (Creative Commons Attribution-Sh… More
  • 7

    qq.com

    China’s largest and most used Internet service portal owned by Tencent, Inc founded in Nov… More
  • 8

    linkedin.com

    A networking tool to find connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts and busin… More
  • 9

    live.com

    Search engine from Microsoft.
  • 10

    twitter.com

    Social networking and microblogging service utilising instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.
  • 11

    amazon.com

    Amazon.com seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and disc…More
  • 12
  • 13

    taobao.com

    Launched in May 2003, Taobao Marketplace (www.taobao.com) is the most popular consumer-to-consu…More
  • 14

    google.co.in

    Indian version of this popular search engine. Search the whole web or only webpages from India…. More
  • 15

    sina.com.cn

    包括即日的国内外不同类型的新闻与评论,人物专题,图库。
  • 16

    wordpress.com

    Free blogs managed by the developers of the WordPress software. Includes custom design template…More
  • 17

    yahoo.co.jp

    Japanese version of popular portal site.
  • 18

    yandex.ru

    Поиск информации в интернете с учетом русской морфологии, возможность регионального уточнения. … More
  • 19

    bing.com

    Search engine developed by Microsoft. Features web, image, video, local, news, and product search.
  • 20

    ebay.com

    International person to person auction site, with products sorted into categories.

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How Chinese Tourists Choose Hotels

A new report by Hotels.com describes how Chinese tourists choose where to stay.

Read more …

Chinese - Mandarin Oriental hotel London

Mandarin Oriental in London

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Don’t Let This Man Destroy The Great Barrier Reef

Although I live on the other side of the world the survival of the Reef means as much to me as it does to anyone who knows we must protect our environment.

So I’m posting this letter to me from Richard Leck, the WWF campaigner leading the Fight For The Reef because it needs your support too.

Please read it and add your support by linking to this post via your Facebook and Twitter so your friends and followers will see it and hopefully they will pass it on.

And if you live in Australia why not sign up for the exclusive Fight for the Reef Google Hangout being held next Wednesday 30 October, 8:00 to 8:30pm (AEDST).

Fight forv the Reef

 

Dear Cliff,

UPDATE: In a surprise announcement, the Environment Minister has delayed the deadline for his decision on Abbot Point until 13 December.

The Minister’s office has been inundated with emails from Fight for the Reef supporters – over 14,000 emails have been sent to the Minister this week asking him to reject the plans to dredge and dump off Abbot Point!

The unexpected timing of this delay (the Minister had until 9 November to make an announcement) means your actions and the actions of thousands of people that love the Reef are working.

As a thank you, and because this delay has bought us critical extra time, I’d like to invite you to an exclusive Fight for the Reef Google Hangout I’m holding next Wednesday 30 October, 8:00 to 8:30pm (AEDST).

This Reef Brief will be a chance for me to update you on where the campaign is heading and the significance of the Abbot Point decision to the future of our precious Reef.

Get in early and RSVP for the Reef Brief now.

The Reef Brief will also give you an opportunity to ask questions about the Reef – everything from World Heritage, turtles and Abbot Point to dredging, dumping and corals!

To make sure I cover the issues that matter most to you, take two minutes to send us a question you would like answered during the briefing.

The overnight delay of Abbot Point means the campaign to end the old and destructive method of dredging and dumping is really gaining momentum.

I hope you can join me next Wednesday night!

Richard Leck
Great Barrier Reef Campaigner
WWF-Australia

PS. In a surprise announcement the Environment Minister has delayed the deadline for his decision on Abbot Point! This has bought us critical extra time and so I’m holding a live Reef Briefing next Wednesday night. Get in early and RSVP for the Reef Brief now.

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Don’t Make This Mistake

Few people know this …

Twitter 1

 

 

 

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Don’t start your tweet with @ like this …

@name here’s what I suggest

If you begin your tweet with @ the only people who will see it are those that follow you and the those who follow the person you name.

Begin your tweet with a character like this  …

Hey @name here’s what I suggest.

Then everybody can see it.

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Adventure Travel Show 2014

 

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Visit the UK’s only event dedicated to offbeat travel experiences and uncover your journey of a lifetime

 25-26 January 2014, Olympia, London

 The Adventure Travel Show returns to London’s Olympia on 25-26 January 2014. This is your chance to revive the true spirit of adventurous travel and discover a wonderful world of travel experiences with the biggest collection of specialist travel operators under one roof.

 

The biggest collection of specialist travel operators

The biggest collection of specialist travel operators will be on hand to offer advice on everything from walking and trekking, epic journeys, exploratory travels and exclusive expeditions to safaris, overland trips, life-changing volunteering projects and much more. You will even find providers not available on the high-street so get ready to be spoilt for choice!

 Over 100 FREE Talks

The Adventure Travel Show is packed with inspirational travel advice from experts, explorers, industry insiders and expedition leaders who will help you uncover your perfect adventure. The show is famed for its incredible talk line-ups, and next year’s will be the biggest and best yet.

 Travel Writing and Travel Photography Seminars

As well as meeting with the wealth of exciting exhibitors, visitors can also take part in the Travel Writing and Travel Photography Seminars* in conjunction with Wanderlust Travel Magazine. If you would like to learn how to fund your passion for adventure by exploring routes into the travel media, or simply brush up on your skills – with expertise from the magazine’s founder Lyn Hughes and editor Phoebe Smith, the seminars are perfect for both beginners and professionals looking to make their work as powerful as possible.

 Adventure Planning Seminar – NEW

Thinking of undertaking the ultimate travel challenge of a self-supported trip? New for 2014 is the Adventure Planning Seminar* – plan your own adventure with the help of a panel of world-renowned expedition planners. On hand to offer essential advice and guidance at this specialist seminar, the experts can ensure you make the most out of a self-organised trip with preparation and logistics. Whether it be by vehicle, motorbike, cycle, horseback, walking or flying, on your own or part of a small group – this is not to be missed.

Discover Africa

Visitors can also explore the ‘Discover Africa’ feature – dedicated to one of the world most beguiling continent, this feature is designed to provide you with the information you need to plan the African adventure of a lifetime.

As the UK’s foremost travel event for people who like something a little different from their trips, The Adventure Travel Show is an essential date in every traveller’s diary – it’s where your adventure begins…

 The Adventure Travel Show takes place in London’s Olympia on 25-26January 2014. General show tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door, under 16s are free. Weekend tickets are also available for £12 in advance or £15 on the door. For full details, talk timetables and to book tickets please visit www.adventureshow.com or call 0871 230 7159.

*Seminar tickets are individually priced, please see www.adventureshow.com for more details.

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We can arrange interviews with speakers, special ticket discounts and competitions to win tickets and holidays. A selection of photographs and logos are available for press use.

Press passes are also available for this event. For further information please contact Madeleine Herridge on 01795 844400, email: madeleine@escapeevents.co.uk.

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