Share your travel experiences with the world to win cash prizes!

There are many people who travel around the world for various purposes, encountering varied funny, exciting, strange and unique situations. These experiences can be a pleasure to read for many others. There are many people who have an inclination for writing, and note down their personal traveling experiences in their personal diaries. But the only drawback of this habit is that those experiences remain in some bedroom dresser or box in the attic, and the writing is not shared with others. The reason for this is that many people are not aware that their travel stories can also be entered into contests and enable them to share these memorable and meaningful experiences with others. There are websites where you can publish your travel stories, and can also read the stories of other travelers from around the world.

Travel stories are fun to read as they are real and not fiction. People travel to new locations and gather exciting new travel experiences. While traveling, many people come across different people and places where they encounter unexpected situations that make their travel experiences highly interesting. People often have incredible experiences while exploring unfamiliar locations. Several documentaries and main stream movies have been based on travel stories of individuals. Many travel stories have also been the inspiration for others to explore new places. And certain stories even involve incidents that have become popular world-wide. (more…)

Travel The World By Jumping From Job To Job

Would you like to travel the world while supporting your travel expenses by jumping from job to job?

This is one of the great ways to travel the world without draining your bank accounts. Backpacking has never been practical, but it can be done for little to no expense because a lot of people are willing to give temporary jobs for travelers in exchange for free food and accommodation.

Another way is to use the Internet and do freelance online related jobs and earn money electronically. It may seem impossible to some but the possibilities are almost endless due to the advancements of technology in communications and travel.

The traditional approach of earning money on the trail is finding jobs in hostels. You can also find job listings where work is offered at farms and ranches. Common backpacking destinations, places like in Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, have plenty of temporary job offers. Travelers can take advantage of these if they want to save while traveling.

The Internet now has job listings in every location. It is better to bring an Internet-ready device, such as a laptop, smart phone, and other gadgets when taking trips because you can browse for information and find temporary work.

Work is usually menial, every day chores on farms, ranches, and even ordinary homes. Some websites may even offer jobs at small businesses as janitors, bartenders, or waiters. The offers vary from the very basic to highly specialized. It is better if you have special skills, like in technology, performing arts, entertainment, and crafts. In your travels, you’ll never know when and where you can use it to your advantage. (more…)

Get Paid to Travel the World ? and Never Hold a Job

Wouldn’t it be great to travel the world and get paid for doing so? When most people think about traveling, they think of the two outdated ‘travel models.’

1)    Work really, really hard and save a lot of money. Once you have ‘enough cash,’ you travel for as long as you can before going broke and getting another job (or go back to your old one).

2)    Travel as a part of your job. These would be low-paying jobs like working on a cruise ship, as a tour guide, bartender, adventure sport instructor, or simply getting a regular job in an exotic location. A better option, to be sure, but…
How can you travel wherever your heart desires, ‘working’ at something that fascinates you? The answer is closer that you may imagine, and a lot more attainable. No, you don’t have to sell anything to your friends or join a cult. I present to you option 3.

3)    Utilize simple technology to automatically provide people with value. For doing so, you make money.
Sound like fun? It definitely is.
The underground movement of travelers who hold no jobs and ‘work’ out of internet café’s and on laptops a few hours a day (or a week) grows larger every day. Here are some quick ways you can join this group.

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High Profile Opportunities To Join The Canadian Tourism Commission As Fellow Sponsor Of One World One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit

Halifax, NS, Canada and Portland, OR, USA – With the recent announcement of the Canadian Tourism Commission as the presenting sponsor of the leading culinary tourism event in 2010, the One World, One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit, the interest in sponsorship opportunities for the event has risen to new heights. The three day summit, presented by the International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA) and Taste of Nova Scotia, is taking place September 19-21, 2010 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is expected to draw in excess of 300 delegates.

“The leading role the Canadian Tourism Commission has taken instantly creates even more value for those considering sponsorship of the conference,” states Erik Wolf, President, ICTA. “To be part of the sponsorship community for this worldwide event with the driving force of Canada’s culinary tourism network, the CTC, is an opportunity not to be missed.”

Sponsorships for the first ever Culinary Tourism World Summit include hosting one of the four educative mobile workshops introducing Nova Scotian success stories in culinary tourism, highlighting your organization as a partner in welcoming delegates the Taste of Nova Scotia themed welcome reception to the One World, One Table luncheon, lauded to be the culinary highlight of the three day Halifax conference. (more…)

Culinary Tourism World Summit YouTube Channel Now Live

By: Alberto Stellpflug

(1888PressRelease) The Taste of Nova Scotia and International Culinary Tourism Association jointly launch the One World, One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit video channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/1World1Table.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA AND PORTLAND, OREGON, USA – Leaders in the culinary tourism industry in Nova Scotia have joined with local host Taste of Nova Scotia and the International Culinary Tourism Association to launch the One World, One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit video channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/1World1Table. Interviewees include William Allaway, CEO, Canadian Maple Products; Sean Doucet, Director of Operations, Delta Halifax and Chef by trade; Kristi Wenaus, Director of Sales and Partnerships, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and Culture; Janice Ruddock, Executive Director, Taste of Nova Scotia; and Christophe Luzeux, Executive Chef, World Trade and Convention Centre.

Nova Scotia’s culinary tourism leaders personally invite culinary tourism colleagues to the September 19-21, 2010 conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada through a series of videos focused on the theme of the first inaugural world summit, One World, One Table – Using Culinary Tourism for Economic Development. Local business leaders whose interests lie in the culinary tourism vertical speak out in the videos on what culinary tourism means to them, the importance of attendance at the conference and what one should expect of a Halifax, Nova Scotia experience.

“It was not difficult to secure enthusiastic supporters of the World Summit to participate in the videos and take the opportunity to welcome the world to our fabulous city and province,” states Janice Ruddock, Executive Director, Taste of Nova Scotia. “Our entire culinary tourism community is thrilled to be hosting this exciting event and looks forward to sharing our success stories and hearing best practices from attendees and presenters over the three day event focused on in-depth learning but with a lot of Nova Scotian fun on the side,” she adds.

“We have all the pieces of the puzzle ready to be put together here in Nova Scotia,” says Chef Michael Howell, Proprietor and Chef of Tempest World Cuisines in Wolfville, NS. “Sharing best practices and learning from culinary tourism professionals from all over the globe will provide us the tools we need to complete the puzzle and offer an inviting culinary tourism product comparable with international destinations right here in Nova Scotia. The benefits of this event in our own backyard are outstanding.”

“Learning from others at the conference through their experiences is key,” states Christophe Luzeux, Executive Chef, World Trade and Convention Center. “But we have the opportunity to show the world what Halifax has to offer. We want to share our table with the delegates from all over the world showcasing Nova Scotia products and providing them with a unique local experience.” (more…)

Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2010 – Held by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

By: Bailey Hake

For the last six years, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has held the “Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.” With the ever-increasing concern over the environment and the planet’s dwindling natural resources, as well as the need to preserve cultural and historical resources, the “Tourism for Tomorrow Awards” give recognition and confirmation to those organizations that are leading the tourism industry in promoting responsible tourism.

History of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

Established twenty years ago, the WTTC is comprised of the world’s foremost business leaders in the Travel and Tourism industry, including some 100 Chief Executives. One of the organization’s main goals is to raise awareness of this mega-industry, which employs over 200 million people worldwide, and generates almost 10% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP).

One of the most important functions of the WTTC is to conduct in-depth research regarding tourism’s impact on various economies around the world. Over million has been invested into this research, and one outcome has been the creation of a new standard for the organization’s “Tourism Economic Impact Data and Forecasts” –already adopted by the United Nations. (more…)

Medical Tourism ? World Class Healthcare at an Affordable Cost

In the ever-changing world of international healthcare, medical tourism is a rising trend. In fact, medical tourism is a phenomenon that has taken the world of healthcare by storm in recent years. It remains a unique proposition that no only involves the healthcare industry but also has a significant impact on the tourism industry.

What is medical tourism? Why is everybody talking about it these days? And is it a good choice for you? Let’s try and answer these questions.

The practice of visiting new places in search of favorable climate or on just being advised by a doctor to go ‘on a change’ is not new. Medical tourism is just a refined form of this age old habit practice of humanity. In its broadest sense, medical tourism combines care for your health with international tourism. The primary reason behind its surging popularity is that it enables the common man to avail better healthcare services at an affordable budget. When one’s health is one’s concern, it is natural to look for the best treatment options within one’s budget. Countries such as India, Dubai and Malaysia are fast emerging as the forerunners in providing world-class healthcare facilities. These include a wide array of highly skilled healthcare professionals, trained in various specialized disciplines, state-of-the-art equipment and modern amenities, impeccable service and personal attention to every need of the patient and all these, at a cost that’s surprisingly affordable.

Most people in need of specialized healthcare services feel daunted by the high cost associated with them. Countries such as US, Canada or some European nations, offer the same high standard healthcare facilities as India, Malaysia or Dubai, at a cost that’s substantially greater. Let’s face it, not everybody can afford the high cost associated with healthcare services in his or her own country. Nor do all of us enjoy the benefits of a high medical insurance coverage.

All this naturally necessitates the need to look for similar healthcare services elsewhere, where the cost is significantly lower. Healthcare tourism makes it possible to save up to 80% (as compared to US/UK) on medical costs by opting for countries like India. Healthcare tourism in India is fast gaining in popularity because of this simple reason. (more…)

2010 the World Tourism Day

The World Tourism Day is on September 27 each year. This is the festival of the tourism workers and tourists which by the World Tourism Organization (WTO) to determine. The aim of create the festival is to draw people to the importance of tourism and promoting cooperation in tourism. The 2010 World Tourism Day, the main venue for the global celebration for the first time to China, will be held in Guangdong.2010 the main venue of World Tourism Day Global Celebration Guangdong International Tourism Culture Festival will be held on September 27 in Guangzhou. At 10 o’clock on the June 3, 2010, this culture day press conference will be held at the Guangdong Provincial Tourism Bureau. The World Tourism Day was established by the World Tourism Organization, the festival of tourism workers and tourists. The World Tourism Organization officially designated September 27 as World Tourism Day since the september in 1979, and since 1980 every year to establish a global scale as the main venue of the State, other Member States carried out as a sub-venue series of celebration activities. China is the main venue of the country this year, the theme is the tourism and biodiversity, there will be more than 160 countries as a sub-Venue also held celebrations. At present has basically established is a total of 180 projects of various activities more than cover the East and West in the province,it can comprehensive display the tourism and cultural resources of GuangDong Province. On the evening of September 27, a grand opening party will be held in Guangzhou Zengcheng Plaza. In addition to the International Tourism Fair in Guangdong this year, the tourism, friends of the City night Series Lingnan Folk Art Show,and other classic Cantonese cuisine outside activities;Also with the World Tourism Day celebration of the world’s main venue, the new addition of “a better home in my heart,” 10,000 children in pictures and writing activities to welcome the Asian Games Carnival floats,the interview with the World Tourism Organization, the World Tourism Day photoes exhibition, tourism and demonstration units of biological diversity, selection of activities, “add green to happy home” network games, “Thrilling Games harmonious Asia Travel Angel” walking with you, “Towards Asian Games” Guangdong guide staff and other vocational skills contest highlights of the eight activities.