money - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T14:58:19Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/money6 Ways to Earn Money While You're on Holidayhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-earn-money-while-you-re-on-holiday2018-07-22T23:45:35.000Z2018-07-22T23:45:35.000ZLaura Martinshttps://tripatini.com/members/LauraMartins<div><p></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009274075,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009274075,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009274075?profile=original" /><br /></a></p><p><span>Holidays are a luxury everyone wants to enjoy from time to time, but they’re also a luxury many struggle to afford. When planning a holiday, costs can quickly add up with flights, accommodation, food and drinks, and luxurious entertainment to consider. Bring a family a long and the price will sky rocket.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>These costs can keep people from enjoying the experiences and life long memories that travel can provide. However, there’s ways you can not only save money, but make extra cash <em>while</em> you’re on holiday.</span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009274075,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a></p><p></p><ol><li><u>Put your car spot to use</u></li></ol><p> </p><p>When you’re on holiday, it’s safe to say your driveway or parking space won’t be in use. Of course, there’s your car to consider, but there’s a way you can make money from your unused parking space.</p><p> </p><p>Around the country, parking spaces are going to waste. Some spaces require a permit, and business car parks and home drive ways are often empty but inaccessible. <span><a href="https://www.parkhound.com.au/">Parkhound</a></span> is Australia’s number one car parking marketplace where the community can lease parking spaces off other members.</p><p> </p><p>While anyone can sign up to the app, this tip probably works better if you live near a train station or a particularly busy area where parking spaces are in high demand. Either way, you might as well list your space. You certainly won’t be using it while you’re enjoying your holiday!</p><p> </p><ol start="2"><li><u>Learn to Trade Forex</u></li></ol><p></p><p>Trading money might sound counterintuitive to earning money while you’re on holiday, but with the right strategies, Forex trading can see great returns. Trading on the foreign exchange is the act of buying and selling currencies in order to make a profit.</p><p> </p><p>The foreign exchange market never closes and is one of the largest finance market’s that can be accessed by anyone. While anyone can begin trading, only those who have viable strategies will find the market profitable. <span><a href="https://www.learntotrade.com.au/">Learn to Trade</a></span> has a whole range of resources, seminars and coaching courses which can help you become a seasoned trader. Once you understand how the market works, you can trade from anywhere with an internet connection. </p><p> </p><ol start="3"><li><u>Get your house earning money!</u></li></ol><p></p><p>This will work well for people going on extended holidays for several months, but could also work if you have a spare room. Listing your house or room on <span><a href="http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-property-for-rent/c18364">Gumtree</a></span> for the time that you’re away can be quite lucrative. The earnings from renting out your house could help you afford that luxury room upgrade.</p><p> </p><ol start="4"><li><u>Put your dresses in The Volte</u></li></ol><p> </p><p>If you’re one to splurge on expensive dresses a little too often, you probably have a wardrobe full of designer outfits that you hardly get a chance to wear, and you’re certainly not going to be taking them on your vacation.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks to <span><a href="https://www.thevolte.com/">The Volte</a></span>, an Australian site, you can make money back from your designer dresses and other accessories. You can rent or borrow designer dresses from other women around the country, allowing dress owners to earn money and others to wear designer clothes at a fraction of the price. This might require someone back home to look after any orders you get but by listing your dresses on the Volte, you can make some easy money while you’re away.</p><p><span> </span></p><ol start="5"><li><u>Sell Space on Spacer</u></li></ol><p> </p><p>If you have an empty house but don’t like the idea of people living there, you can rent it as storage. <span><a href="https://www.spacer.com.au/">Spacer</a> is a peer-to-peer marketplace where those who have spare space are connected to those who need it. Spacer caters to people who need storage for almost anything, from documents to caravans. You can choose when the space is accessible, meaning you can ensure you’re there when someone wants to access it.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><ol start="6"><li><u><span>Get Creative</span></u></li></ol><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Rather than utilising your assets that you leave back home, you can earn money of the skills you take with you. The internet has made it super easy for people to freelance from all over the world. Almost any discipline, from marketing and writing to design and video editing, can be done by freelancers.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Sites like <a href="https://www.upwork.com/">Upwork</a> allow you to take on gigs and work from anywhere in the world. All you need is your equipment and an internet connection. This is a great way to work while you explore a foreign country.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p>There’s countless ways for travellers to make money while they’re overseas. For example, the sharing economy is disrupting the way we are using our things and making money. People who need things have direct access to those who have it and are willing to lease it out. By cutting out the middle man, there’s greater savings and profits to be made, and business can be conducted by anyone from anywhere.</p><p></p></div>5 Tips to Avoid ‘Highway Hypnosis’ on Road Tripshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/highway-hypnosis-road-trips2019-03-16T06:37:06.000Z2019-03-16T06:37:06.000ZCarol Adamshttps://tripatini.com/members/CarolAdams<div><p><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296635664,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296635664,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9296635664?profile=original" /></a><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/Clouds-Landscape-Travel-Road-Sky-Desert-Highway-2340326" target="_blank">Maxpexel</a></em></span><br /> <br /> <br /> Road trips are always a cool mix of adventure and fun. It is one of the most exciting ways of travelling and exploring the world on wheels. But you also need to be aware about some situations that are associated with such trips. There is one term associated with the road trips, that is, ‘<strong>highway hypnosis</strong> – a state in which the driver’s conscious mind is focussed elsewhere but he keeps driving. This has led to many accidents on the highway. <br /> <br /></span></p><p><strong><span>There are few tips below which will help you avoid the threat of highway hypnosis:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br /> Sleep well the night before you start</span></strong> <span>– Driving is a continuous thing, which demands attentive mind and energetic body. You have to take care of your lane, safe distance from the other vehicles, driving rules and what not. If you have taken a good long sleep in the night, you will not need to struggle with those heavy eyes. With adequate sleep, you're less likely to encounter the intense urge to sleep while driving.</span></p><p><strong><span><br /> Starts the journey at the break of dawn</span></strong> <span>– <a href="http://aaroverseas.com/" target="_blank">Start your day</a> early morning. At this time physical energy is at its highest level and the mind is at calm. This will help you cover more miles in less time. Driving on the highways for hours can be a boring and monotonous job. Staying stress less is the key to safe long distance driving and this will certainly help you out.</span></p><p></p><p><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009239290,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009239290,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009239290?profile=original" /></a></span><strong><span><br /> Travel loan - Don’t let the financial worries distract you</span></strong> <span>–While driving if you are thinking about money management or have a stress about any financial issue, you can easily slip into the state of highways hypnosis due to lack of mental awareness. Thus, it is better to take a travel loan and own the adequate money during your trip. Availing loan from an online loan market will be a better option, as these platforms are much faster than the mainstream banks. The lenders provide instant loans without any obligations. For example, the <a href="http://www.personalloanlender.uk/no-guarantor-loans.html" target="_blank">no guarantor loans</a> are easy to avail, as no second applicant is required to get the approval. Whole procedure is done online which again ensures the actuality of speedy approval and timely disbursals.</span></p><p><strong><span><br /> Louder music, safer you</span></strong> <span>- This may sound weird, but louder music prevents diversion of mind and drags your attention on the activity you are doing. The moment you feel you are losing your concentration or feeling sleepy, increase the volume of the music and let the high decibels keep you awake. But remember do it only with the consent of other people sitting with you in the vehicle. You will never want to have a fight about this, as this will also distract you from driving.</span></p><p><strong><span><br /> Right posture will also help</span></strong> <span>- Always sit up straight. Never try to lean back it will make you feel sleepy. Keep your back straight and eyes on the road. These very basic but effect ways will help you maintain the right posture. In case you feel tired, stop the car (obviously, not in the middle of the road), come out and do some simple stretching exercises. It will make your strained nerves relieved.</span></p><p><br /> Road trips are all about maintaining a good routine and good energy level. Keep yourself fresh and hydrated. Avoid heavy meals and feed the tummy with light snacks while driving. And yes, one last tip, whenever you find a beautiful piece of landscape in your way take a break and click some pictures. It will help you kill the boredom and the monster of highway hypnosis.</p><p></p></div>7 Key Travel Rules for Itchy Feethttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/5-rules-to-make-your-travelling-experience-special-and-safe2018-03-14T21:30:00.000Z2018-03-14T21:30:00.000ZCarol Adamshttps://tripatini.com/members/CarolAdams<div><p><span><a href="http://www.personalloanlender.uk/no-guarantor-loans.html" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009236457,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="687" height="450" alt="9009236457?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span><br />There is no doubt that many people love travelling. It gives them an opportunity to develop a new vision and perception about the world. Most importantly, it is the only golden chance to meet your inner self and talk to your own soul. Bored with our monotonous lives, we start feeling an intense desire to take a break and travel. However, as life has several rules, travelling too has its own rules. If you follow them, you will be able to get the most out of it. </span></p><p></p><p><span>Let us dive into the world of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/21/travel/tips-for-travel-with-kids.html" target="_blank">travelling</a> and discuss some most important things that a traveler should not forget to do</span></p><p></p><ol><li><strong><span>Pack only the important stuff</span></strong></li></ol><p></p><p><span>Packing can be stessful. Never overburden your luggage with unnecessary things. Some comfy clothes, first aid box, toiletries are some basic things that one should carry while travelling. The saying ‘excess of everything is bad’ will be good to keep in mind while packing your bags.</span></p><p></p><ol start="2"><li><strong><span>Manage money and control temptations</span></strong></li></ol><p></p><p><span>You should never forget that you have a limited budget and going beyond your limits will be a big problem. Draw a line between desire and temptation and avoid unnecessary expenses. There is a piece of advice here. If you are going for an international tour, then instead of using your savings, take a loan. Availing the <strong><a href="http://www.personalloanlender.uk/no-guarantor-loans.html" target="_blank">guaranteed loans with no guarantor</a></strong> will be a good decision. You can avail these loans without presenting a second applicant by pledging an asset as security. A good credit score or good income status will also help. Travelling adds lifetime experiences and you will never want to spoil that due to insufficient cash. </span></p><ol start="3"><li><strong><span>Take risk but calculative</span></strong></li></ol><p><span>There is an adventurer in all of us. When it comes out, new experiences come in our life and we come to know, how daring we are. When you travel let that adventurer come out and take challenges. However, always keep a difference between the excitement and craziness. If you are afraid of heights, then bungee jumping will help you meet a NEW YOU. But remember if you have a history or heart ailment or currently suffering from some same kinds of problems, then a short distance trekking will be a better thing to do.</span></p><ol start="4"><li><strong><span>Keep an eye on your watch</span></strong></li></ol><p><span>Several places in the world are most energetic in day hours and go silent in nights. While some other places show their real colour only after sunset and stay crowded whole night. It is always good to know about the lifestyle of the people of a place. It will help you plan your schedule accordingly. If you are a fond fan of belly dance, then there are cities and countries that do not sleep whole night. Otherwise, if you love to go to bed early, it will good to get back to your nest on time.</span></p><ol start="5"><li><strong><span>Currency exchange</span></strong></li></ol><p><span>In case you are going to some other country, then make sure you have all the arrangements of currency exchange. Usually people do this in their own country before they start to travel but having a backup plan is always required in travelling. It will prevent you from last minute financial chaos.</span></p><ol start="6"><li><strong><span>Connect with people</span></strong></li></ol><p><span>While travelling try to make new connections. Talk to the local people and you will get to see a completely new picture of the place. The residents know that place better than you. A trader at the local market can you tell you much more than a map or a travel site.</span></p><ol start="7"><li><strong><span>Eat but with care</span></strong></li></ol><p><span>For foodaholics travelling is a chance to get exposed to new flavors and culinary specialties. Throw a party for your taste buds, but with care. You don’t want to get a stomach bug. It may spoil your schedule and plans. Always pay attention to the quality and do not stuff your belly with too much food. Indigestion can make your nights restless. </span></p><p><span>Follow these rules and the explorer inside you will get the enough time to find craft new memories for the years ahead.</span></p><p><span> </span></p></div>5 Budget Travel Tips to Save Money on Your Next Triphttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/budget-travel-tips-5-ways-to-save-money-on-your-next-trip2021-02-22T07:23:23.000Z2021-02-22T07:23:23.000ZCynthia Madisonhttps://tripatini.com/members/CynthiaMadison<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009490088,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009490088,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009490088?profile=original" /></a><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/es/foto/alcanc%C3%ADa-con-una-bebida-en-la-playa-de-palma-gm523880792-92095401" target="_blank">RomuloTavani</a></em></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">You’ll finally have some time to relax and forget about your worries, and you're dreaming of your next trip to an exotic destination. The last thing you want to think about is your budget, but still, we all know that traveling can be expensive. If you’re reading this article, you’re trying to figure out strategies to see the world and enjoy your vacations without spending a fortune. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">And besides, who doesn’t like saving money? Especially when you can put that money to better use – like another vacation. Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to cut costs on your next trip: <br /></span></p><p></p><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Save on Airline Tickets</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> The first place to cut costs is with airline tickets. You can use sites like <strong><a href="https://www.skyscanner.com/?currency=USD&locale=en-US&market=US&previousCultureSource=COOKIE&redirectedFrom=www.skyscanner.com" target="_blank">Skyscanner</a></strong> to look for the cheapest flights available. Airline fares can vary depending on the country from where you’re searching. The website will detect your </span><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/use-a-fake-location-to-ge_b_6315424?guccounter=1" target="_blank">IP address</a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and show you different offers according to how much they think people from that particular country would be willing to pay. You can go around this by using a VPN and trying different IP addresses to make sure you get the best price. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> You’ll also want to be flexible about your travel dates. For example, if you </span><a href="https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2020/01/18/financial-perks-off-season-travel-cheaper-flights-rental-cars-cruises/4490795002/" target="_blank">travel off-season</a> <span style="font-weight:400;">you’ll save money not only on flights, but on accommodation as well. Another advantage is that you’ll be able to avoid the crowds when sightseeing. <br /> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">In regards to flights, even one or two weeks' difference can result in significant savings. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally the cheapest days to fly, and it’s best to book your tickets somewhere between three weeks and four months before your trip. On many platforms you can set fare alerts, and you’ll get a notification when they drop.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> If you travel often, we also recommend that you get a priority pass, which will help you save money at the airport. You’ll get access to lounges and nap rooms so you won’t have to pay an arm and a leg for a bottle of water and a sandwich. Another advantage is that since you have access to nap rooms, you can book flights with longer layovers that will help you save more money. </span></p><h2><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Don't Exchange Money at the Airport</strong></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> <br /></span></h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The currency exchange rates in airports tend to be higher than what you would get in the city. Maybe you’re thinking: But I need cash to leave the airport? There are a few</span> <a href="https://money.usnews.com/banking/articles/where-is-the-best-place-to-exchange-foreign-currency" target="_blank">ways you can get around this</a><span style="font-weight:400;">. You can exchange currency at your local bank before traveling. If this is not possible, you can also withdraw money from an ATM in the local currency. Although you may be charged a service fee, this is lower than the rates at the currency exchange booth. In some countries, for taxis and trains, you can use a credit card that doesn’t have international transaction fees. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> The main point is that you should avoid exchanging money at the airport as much as possible. If you really have to, then exchange only the amount you need immediately because you’ll find better rates once you leave the airport. </span></p><h2><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Save on Accommodation</strong></span> <span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> <br /></span></h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">When you’re traveling, a large portion of your budget will go on lodging. But you’re not going someplace to stay in your room, you’re there to see the sites and enjoy new experiences. If you’re going to stay in a hotel, which is usually the most expensive option, don’t get the best room. Since you’ll just be sleeping there, you don’t need that many luxuries. It’s the same with amenities. Are you really going to visit the gym in your hotel while on vacation?</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> If you’re traveling with your kids, staying in a hotel might not be the best idea, since the extra space you’ll need will be very expensive. In that case, we recommend you rent an apartment or </span><a href="https://www.homesweethomeexchange.com/" target="_blank">join a home exchange program</a><span style="font-weight:400;">. It will be much cheaper, and since you’ll have a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen, it will help you save even more money. Some people really don’t like to cook while on vacation, but fixing up some breakfast with things you bought at supermarket prices won’t take that much effort, and you don’t have to get up early to eat breakfast at your hotel. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> If you don’t have kids, hostels are a great option. It’s not just because they’re very affordable, you’ll also have the chance to meet interesting people and make friends you can go on adventures with. Keep in mind that many hostels offer free accommodation and food if you help out at the reception desk. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> In terms of location, if you stay somewhere farther away from the main tourist attractions, it tends to be cheaper, but you also have to consider transportation. You’ll want to check if there’s a subway or a bus to get to the city at an affordable rate, or you’ll have to take taxis or rent a car. <br /> <br /></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Take Photos Instead of Buying Souvenirs</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> One obvious way to save money when traveling is to buy fewer things. If you’re one of those people who like to buy trinkets to remind them of places they’ve been, you probably know very well that they end up collecting dust on your bookshelves. On the other hand, most of us do like to go through our vacation photos to remember the good times. You have a phone with a camera - that's more than enough to get all the souvenirs you need. If you really want to take your travel photos to the next level, you can get a</span> <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-cameras-for-travel" target="_blank">high-end camera</a><span style="font-weight:400;">. It will be a much better investment. </span></p><h2><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Take Public Transit <br /> <br /></strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Another great way to save money is to use public transit as much as possible. Since we now have apps like Google Maps, you don’t have to be a local to figure out which bus to take to get to your destination. Taxis are very affordable in some countries, but if you’re going somewhere where this isn’t the case, we recommend that you opt for public transportation. You can even look online for multi-day passes to cut costs as much as possible. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Walking is also an excellent way to explore a new city, especially with all the delicious restaurant meals you’ll enjoy since you’re learned so many ways to save money during your trips. </span></p><p></p><p></p></div>10 Tips to Saving Money for Travelhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/10-tips-to-saving-money-for-travel2020-04-10T21:32:20.000Z2020-04-10T21:32:20.000ZJoanna Majhttps://tripatini.com/members/JoannaMaj<div><h1><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Although it is quite difficult, cutting out major expenses from your daily life could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in the long run. </strong></span></h1><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1583160399082_4662"><div class="sqs-block-content"><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">1. Avoid buying takeout! Make food at home/ meal prep. Check out <a href="https://budgetbytes.com/">budget bytes</a> for some inspiration.</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">2. Stop with the luxurious coffee drinks, they’re expensive plus loaded with sugar.</span></h1><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container"><span style="font-size:10pt;">3. Do not make impulse purchases just think, do I NEED this, or do I WANT it?</span></div><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">4. Consider a cheaper cell phone plan. I cut down on my phone plan by $15 a month, yes, I have fewer perks, however, that’s $180 extra every year!</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">5. Open a savings account where you earn interest on your money.</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">6. Sell what you no longer need! Apps such as LetGo, Kijiji and Carousel make it super easy to gain extra cash for things that are just taking space up in your closet.</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">7. Cut out binge drinking and/or smoking, they are super bad for you plus, expensive.</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">8. Get a travel credit card which collects points from your purchases.</span></h1><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container"><span style="font-size:10pt;">9. Find a part-time job with tips/commission. The extra cash can go a long way.</span></div><h1><span style="font-size:10pt;">10. Monitor your expenses. I use an app called TD MySpend. It helps me see where my purchases are going and where to reduce my spending’s.</span></h1><p></p><p>Get more tips about travelling at <a href="http://www.fourbroadsabroad.com" target="_blank">FourBroadsAbroad</a></p></div></div></div>4 Constructive Tips for Business Travellershttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/4-constructive-tips-for-business-travellers2018-07-02T06:04:10.000Z2018-07-02T06:04:10.000ZAlison Cooperhttps://tripatini.com/members/AlisonCooper<div><p align="justify"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009261266,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009261266,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="700" class="align-center" alt="9009261266?profile=original" /></a></p><p align="justify"></p><p></p><ol><li><strong>Make adequate arrangements for sufficient money</strong></li></ol><p align="justify"><span><br /> Your sole aim for the trip is to achieve something for the business. If you become unable to get it because of some money crisis, then your regret will be huge. This is why, before you start your journey, do adequate arrangements to ensure the frequent flow of money. But make sure they should not prove expensive or complicated to you. Availing loans on simple terms can be a hassle-free solution of your financial concerns, even if you have bad credits. The business travelling <a href="https://www.aoneloans.com/no-guarantor-loans-for-bad-credit/" target="_blank">loans for bad credit people with no guarantor and no fees</a> are as easy to attain from online lenders as you booked your flight ticket. These are the obligation-free funding options, as you do not need to provide a guarantor to avail the funds despite bad credits. You may be thinking about the higher interest rates that these unsecured loans carry, but by presenting good financial records of recent times, you can convince the lender on lower rates.</span></p><ol start="2"><li><strong><span>Calm down your anxieties</span></strong></li></ol><p align="justify"><span><br /> Your travelling experience may involve some situations that own the potential to spoil your mood and derail your schedule. Unfamiliar environments, slow-moving crowds, unexpected encounter with back-alleys, dropped off on some wrong location, unending delays etc. can make you reach the heights of frustration. In such circumstances, spending a few seconds in deep breathing, or listening to music can be a good tonic for your anxious soul. It will calm down your mind and you can get back to the normal routine of your patient conscious easily.</span></p><ol start="3"><li><strong><span>Snacks to satisfy frequent pop up of cravings</span></strong></li></ol><p></p><p><strong><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009261857,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009261857,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="348" class="align-left" height="203" alt="9009261857?profile=original" /></a></span></strong></p><p></p><p align="justify"><span>You may need to leave your hotel room early for some business meeting and your plan is to have the breakfast in some restaurant while on your way to that decided place. Due to some unexpected delay, you need to hurry up now and forget about the breakfast. But you know if the meeting goes long, you cannot stay hungry for long. If you have some snacks or energy bars in your bag, no time constraint can stop you satisfying your cravings. This is something not only a business traveller but also any kind of traveller should do.</span></p><p align="justify"></p><ol start="4"><li><strong><span>Know the benefits of your travel package</span></strong></li></ol><p></p><p align="justify"><span>The travelling websites provide many benefits with travel package you buy from the website. Concessions, club passes, buffet offers, money saving offers and many other things. Make sure that you are availing all those benefits that are gifted with your package. In fact, if you have applied for some loan then you may have more benefits. This is because the travelling companies have contract with the lenders who provide money for various travelling purposes. In fact, it is better to contact the lenders who specifically offer <strong>bad credit loans with no guarantor and no broker</strong> for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_travel" target="_blank">business travellers</a> in joint venture with a travelling company. You will be able to avail double benefits provided by the lender as well as the tour company.</span></p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify"><span>It is very important to keep the staring in your control while travelling as it helps you have a safe take off to your new business heights. </span></p><p align="justify"></p></div>Join us on Oct 13, 2016 in NYC as we raise money for Breast Cancer research. Hosted by Giuliana Rancic & special guest Willie Geist!https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/join-us-on-oct-13-2016-in-nyc-as-we-raise-money-for-breast-cancer2016-10-11T21:37:14.000Z2016-10-11T21:37:14.000ZDebbie Rodriguezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DebbieRodriguez<div><p><span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:'times new roman', times;">Thursday, October 13, 2016 / NYC</span></strong></span><br /> <span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:'times new roman', times;">The Pink Agenda's Annual Gala in New York City, NY</span></strong></span></p><p><br /> <span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:'times new roman', times;">Join us on Oct 13, as we raise money – and raise hell – for breast cancer research. Hosted by Giuliana Rancic & featuring special guest Willie Geist, the Gala will also include a presentation of the Lisa Mae Lee Award to fitness pioneer Tracy Anderson and music by Hannah Bronfman.</span></strong></span></p><p><br /> <span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:'times new roman', times;">To purchase tickets & details: <a href="http://www.thepinkagenda.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000080;">www.ThePinkAgenda.org</span></a></span></strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family:'times new roman', times;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009097289,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009097289,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009097289?profile=original" /></a></span></strong></span></p></div>Travel or Refrigerators and Stoveshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/travel-or-refrigerators-and-stoves2013-07-31T13:53:58.000Z2013-07-31T13:53:58.000ZKaleel Sakakeenyhttps://tripatini.com/members/KaleelSakakeeny<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008776898,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="350" class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008776898,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008776898?profile=original" /></a>So it was an easy chat with a friend who knew I had something to do with the travel biz. He knew I traveled. He knew I produced content (videos, Audio PostCards, travel news reports, trends) for our own site, <a href="http://www.newmediatravel.com" target="_blank">New Media Travel</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/lifestyle/travel/" target="_blank">Technorati Travel</a> and <strong>Tripatini</strong>, among others.<br /> <br /> <strong>But</strong> <strong>he was fixated on the actual travel. The grand act of "going places," as he called it. But this was the surprise: he thought it (travel) was a waste of time, money and energy.</strong><br /> <br /> The usual responses to my hitting the road frequently are envious ones, bordering on the incredulous, usually followed by remarks like, "Some guys have all the luck," or "What a dream job."<br /> <br /> <strong>This friend saw travel as a waste. A waste of what? A waste of energy. A waste of time. A waste of money..and mostly, a waste of opportunity.</strong><br /> <br /> In his mind, all the hassles of getting to a place was a waste.<br /> He enumerated, effortlessly, the endurance process of getting a cab to the airport, dealing with delays, security lines, bad seats, horrible food, delays, and so forth. I understood.<br /> <br /> But, I said, once there, a whole world opens up. Thinking of the moments sipping a coffee at at local coffee shop in a sun-speckled plaza. Or treks into the Panamanian forests to chat with chattering monkeys.<br /> <br /> <strong>"Come on," he said. "Truthfully, by the time you reverse the journey and go through all those hassles and finally land home, I bet the trip has been just about erased from your mind. And think of all the money you spent."</strong><br /> <br /> He added, "And I bet a week later you say, 'Oh my God, a week ago we were in.....'. Could it have just been a week ago?"<br /> <br /> I tended to agree.<br /> <strong>Too many times a great travel experience was quickly wiped clean from my body and mind by the familiar: The weight of the routine of home. The job of getting home. The speed with which the mundane and familiar returned has always been unsettling.</strong><br /> <br /> Tempting to say, "Keep traveling. Don't stop," but that seems childish.<br /> <br /> So, I said, "But I have all these deep memories. Images in my mind and on my computer. Travel helped me understand myself better, and gave me a glimpse into the world, made me more aware."<br /> <br /> He shrugged and smiled. "Really? OK. You seem pretty much the same person to me that I've always known."<br /> <br /> <strong>He suggested instead that travel gave me bragging rights (" I saw the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus"), some memories, but, and here was his point, with the money spent, I could have bought a stove (Dual Range, 800-$1,000), or a refrigerator ($749-1,000) and they would last me for years and years! Visible. Tangible. Useful.</strong><br /> <br /> How long did I say the memories of my Tunisia experience lasted?<br /> <br /> I knew you couldn't compare the richness of travel to a gleaming new stove...or, in the aggregate, a shiny new car. One was spiritual; life-enriching. The other so boringly mundane, materialistic.<br /> <br /> But he was beginning to get to me. All the years of travel, the images and experiences...are they accessible to me now?<br /> How do I measure their lasting impact on myself, my family, who often traveled with me?<br /> <br /> They say those were life-forming moments. Make us who are today.<br /> I think so.<br /> <br /> But today, the gleaming Dual Fuel Range would still be cooking and providing great meals long after the Cappuccino has cooled in the piazza of Torino. No?</p><p></p></div>A Pre-Travel Tipping Tiphttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-pretravel-tipping-tip2010-04-03T11:54:10.000Z2010-04-03T11:54:10.000ZJames Krebsbachhttps://tripatini.com/members/JamesKrebsbach<div>How many times have all of us reached into our pockets for some money to tip a baggage handler, tour guide etc. and all we have are large bills. My wife came up with the idea of before leaving on any of our trips, that we go to the bank and in our case (United States) get 100 one dollar bills. Then we make sure that we have some of them with us where ever we go.. We have found that tipping in most countries can be your home currency, especially if it is dollars or euros. It has simplified our tipping.</div>