Although tempting, these jobs are highly sought after and applicants are fiercely competitive, but that hasn't stopped everyone and their mother (literally) from applying. Have you ever applied or auditioned for a travel job contest?
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Have You Ever Entered a Travel Job Contest Online?
04Sep09I'm sure we all remember the genius PR stunt that was the Best Job In The World contest, where one person won the job of a lifetime as Queensland's "Island Caretaker" and travel through the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. But since then there have been a number of contests popping up that offer amazing opportunities to travel — from a cross country adventure to a chilly trip to Antarctica — all while getting paid to blog about the experience. Tourism Queensland is even sponsoring a second contest which wisks you and three of your mates away on a seven week journey through the islands!
Although tempting, these jobs are highly sought after and applicants are fiercely competitive, but that hasn't stopped everyone and their mother (literally) from applying. Have you ever applied or auditioned for a travel job contest?
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Although tempting, these jobs are highly sought after and applicants are fiercely competitive, but that hasn't stopped everyone and their mother (literally) from applying. Have you ever applied or auditioned for a travel job contest?
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Which Is Your Favorite Way To Travel?
11Feb09Although catching a flight can get me from point a to point b in the shortest amount of time, there's just something about taking a train that feels so authentic. Somehow for me, that's the perfect way to travel — you still get to see everything between home and your final destination just outside your cabin window, and you don't have to worry about traffic, gas, or stopping for snaks. It's all included!
Which is your favorite way to get to where your're going?
Are You Afraid To Fly?
06Feb09Since I've been flying consistantly since I was 10, I don't have the same fear of flying that millions of Americans do. I have a friend that literally breaks out in to cold sweats during takeoff. I don't even want to tell you what he does to his wife's hand during turbulence. Yeesh. Although, aerophobia may stem from a number of other fears — like heights, small spaces, or lack of control — it's a serious issue on it's own.
And of course, news of planes virtually falling from the sky, like the US Airways flight that landed in the Hudson River, may just aggrivate fears of stepping onto a plane. But the good news is, you have a greater risk of being struck by lightning than being involved in a plane crash. And how many people do you know that have been struck by lightning? Exactly.
1st Class Sleeper: That's Pimpin' or You Trippin'?
03Feb09Call me a flight snob, but I'm one of those people that never boards a plane without my neck pillow. Anything that can make me more comfy in the air is fine with me, but I do require it to have a bit of style. Unfortunately, this little number may fall a little short in that department.
As a portable air pillow, the 1st Class Sleeper ($30) does it's job. With a few puffs of air, the Sleeper inflates and not only supports your neck, but your lower back while you enjoy "first class comfort in coach-class seating" (natch). But of course the best part about the 1st Class Sleeper rolls up for easy transport so you can take and use this baby in the car, on the bus, or wherever you need support. But can I just state the obvious? It's kinda fug. What do you think?
