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• 10 Inescapable Traits Of An Avid Traveler!

Have you been wondering too whether you’re caught in a travel hype or you are actually an avid traveler? Fret not, the signs of being a frequent traveler are inescapable and can’t go unnoticed for long. Scroll through the list below that helps you realize signs that say you indeed are an avid traveler.

The travel bug has caught on to the millennials like a mouse to cheese. Therefore, there are bound to be people that have just caught on to the fad, and the others, that actually take travel not merely as a source of getting a break or a reason to party. Some people form a deeper connection with travel than other.

Inescapable signs that tell that you are an avid traveler

Got wanderlust? Go through the pointers below to find out whether travel is no more a hobby for you or not.

1. You can’t stop daydreaming about your favorite destination

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Ever found yourself daydreaming in the middle of a busy workday about you enjoying your dream travel destination? Chances are that the avid traveler inside of you wants you to take the plunge and finally plan the vacation you are meant to have.

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2. You’re always on the lookout for extended weekends

Image Source Extend weekends are a blessing from God to travelers who want a way out to travel far and wide. Many tempting weekends throughout the year come with a public holiday attached on either side that urges you to go on that trip you’ve been wanting to go.

If you’re always waiting and saving for that bunch of holidays to come your way, you are most likely a frequent traveler.

3. People regularly ask you for advice on where they should go on a vacation

Ever got a call from a friend at 11 in the night asking for best beach places to visit in February? Well, you have certainly established yourself as a reliable source of travel information amongst your peers.

The people close to you consider you as an avid traveler and are ready to rely on your advice to enjoy a vacation. Speak wisely!

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4. You always have a story to tell

Image Source Do you end up reciting anecdotes in the middle of a college friends reunion of that ‘one time in Thailand’ or that ‘crazy night in Prague’? The more you travel, the more fascinating stories you have to tell.

Travel opens you up to new cultures, experiences, and people with whom first interactions can often be eventful (to say the least)!

5. As you come back from your vacation, you start planning for the next one!

The dust has barely settled from your trip to Sikkim when all of a sudden a post on your Facebook feed gives you an idea of where your next vacation could be. Then, within a blink of an eye, you find yourself researching about a destination on Google.

An avid traveler would often find it prudent to plan in advance to make sure of where he is headed next.

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6. Your mailbox is filled with emails from airlines running special offers

Image Source As soon as you see an airline newsletter membership, you subscribe to it immediately. Frequent travelers are often on the lookout for cool discounts on flights that sometimes even trigger them to plan an impromptu trip to their next destination.

An avid traveler is very keen on spending wisely on his/her vacations, as they always look to minimize the variable costs which in turn helps them to travel more.

7. You prefer not to party every weekend!

When you know travel is what you crave for the most, you start to prioritize things in life. If you ever find yourself ditching on your friends for a weekend party plan in favor of saving money for an upcoming trip, signs are ripe that you indeed are an avid traveler who has formed a deep connection with travel.

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8. Your office desk is filled with souvenirs from places you’ve been to

Image Source Ever find your office desk cluttered with souvenirs from far-off dream destinations like London, Paris, Bali, or Sydney? Chances are that you are very attached to the places you travel and like to carry the good travel vibes with you wherever you go.

9. You don’t seem to mind the long-distance commutes within your city

Traffic jam on a busy Friday evening and two friends moaning and groaning looking at the ETA on Google Maps. But all your attention is centered towards that upbeat song playing on your phone routed to your soul via your ever-so-reliable earphones.

Signs are that you’ve become used to long journeys and have successfully devised a method to zone out all the negativity while on a slow commute back home.

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10. You start comparing the cuisine you had on your vacation with the same food sold in your home-town

Not as good as the pasta you ate in Italy? Not as good as the Medu Vada you had in Chennai? Close, but still not as good as the dumplings you had in Sikkim? This indeed an unavoidable sign that indicates your love for travel.

Often avid travelers come back home and rush to restaurants in search of ‘that delicious local cuisine’ they tried on their vacation only to be disappointed by the drop in quality. Well, of course, your travels lead you to places where the local cuisine was undoubtedly the best in the world. To try and find a match of that in your hometown would just take away the charm of visiting that place, wouldn’t it?

As the signs of being an avid traveler are all around you, we hope that this list goes a long way in fortifying your love for travel. Go for an attractive holiday package with TravelTriangle to embrace the journey, acknowledge the wanderlust and be on the receiving end of wonderful new experiences that will change your life forever.

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Whether you’re the one getting 10/10 on the geography round at your local pub's quiz night, or you’re that person whose school-bag-sized backpack can be ready to go in five minutes flat, wherever you are you exude the unmistakable air of a seasoned traveller.

1. Language presents no barrier to communication

• 2. You've still got the cash – and the exchange rate

3. You’re an indispensable member of your local quiz team

4. you could give flight attendants a lesson in packing, 5. travel hacking you invented it, 6. accommodation you’ve got friends for that, 7. you’ll sleep anywhere, 8. you hardly worry about long-distance over-landing nowadays, 9. your house is littered with travel paraphernalia, 10. your phone is set to multiple time zones, 11. dangerous animals whatever do you mean, 12. you’re acutely aware of dining etiquette across the world…, 13. ...and even the weirdest food doesn’t bother you.

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One of the greatest takeaways from your extensive travelling is the ability to say “hello”, “thank you”, and “more beer please” in at least ten different languages. When push comes to shove, you’re pretty sure you can argue football/politics/global economics in at least two of them, and recognise Dutch courage to be your most invaluable linguistic tool.

2. You've still got the cash – and the exchange rate

Even months after returning home from your latest trip, your wallet is still bulging with at least five different currencies, despite your best attempts at shifting shrapnel at the airport.

When abroad and without internet access, you become a replacement conversion app for other travellers thanks to your capacity to reel off rates between any currency and euros, dollars, or pounds.

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Your brain is a sponge of random travel facts: you know which country holds the annual Kanamara Matsuri (aka the Penis Festival), where it’s possible to withdraw money from an ATM in Latin, and can correctly identify the Vanuatu flag.

In the Geography round, your expertise is legendary: you'd probably have a fair go at the difficult task of assigning names to Middle Eastern countries or US states with just their outlines as clues. You’ve been to most of these places; how hard can it be?

Your mixture of travel cubes, compression bags, and the fact you travel so lightly that your bag often passes as hand luggage, means your packing routine is an expertly practised five minutes.

Despite a little smugness, you can’t but help feeling sympathy for the backpackers trying to shoulder their overloaded, 60 litre rucksacks.

With travel constantly on the brain, you’ve got alerts set on all flight comparison websites, getting you first dibs on flights – and the cheapest prices. As an avid collector of air miles, you baulk at the idea of paying anywhere near full price when you fly. There isn’t a travel hack you’re not using.

Thanks to the friends you’ve amassed across the globe, you know you’ve got a sofa and a local guide for almost any destination you might want to visit. With this in mind, you plan your trips depending on who’ll have the best weather at that time of the year.

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Enviable throughout the travelling community, your ability to catch 40 winks regardless of where you are has been a lifesaver on many occasions. You'll sleep soundly despite the downstairs bar pumping techno music at all hours into your hostel room, and even manage a kip on an airport floor if needs must.

Fifteen-hour, no, 32 hour bus journeys are not the soul-destroying trials they once were. You’re now almost fond of the eardrum-piercing screams of the horror films they insist upon showing for entire bus journeys in parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America.

There’s barely enough room for your housemate/partner/children/dog to move without dislodging a hand-crafted souvenir from your wall or knocking one of your paintings to the floor. Your house has taken on a striking resemblance to a junk shop or colourful jumble sale. Despite this, you could never be parted from any one of your treasured travel souvenirs.

Having added a clock for every country you visited on your last trip to your phone, you can easily stay in touch with new friends scattered across the globe. However, when you accidentally swipe to another time zone, it can still take a few seconds to remember where you actually are.

You’ve unknowingly shared a room with a boa constrictor in Guatemala , been chased by angry monkeys up a mountain in China, and had to evacuate from the hostel swimming pool in Australia because a funnel-web spider was taking a dip. Now, nothing scares you.

You’re a seasoned user of chopsticks, know where you should be slurping your soup noisily to evidence your enjoyment of the meal, and in which counties it’s an insult to clear your plate. With lessons learned through trial and error, you now feel comfortable in any restaurant you visit when travelling or at home.

Having dined in all corners of the globe (including ill-advised encounters with suspect street food) you'll try anything. As far as you’re concerned, the stranger the better : you’d eat fried tarantulas in Cambodia and escamoles (larvae from the blue agave root) in Mexico, all washed down with snake wine in Southeast Asia, and probably wouldn’t bat an eyelid.

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Seven Rules for the Avid Traveler

Do you consider yourself an avid traveler? Are you the type who is always ready and willing to visit a new destination, exotic locations, and really immerse yourself in the culture? Whether the travel bug has only recently taken a hold of you, or you’ve been an avid traveler for as long as you can remember, there are some tips and advice that can make your passion for travel a whole lot smoother and more enjoyable. Let’s face it, even if you’ve been on dozens of holidays, traveling can still be a stressful experience that requires a lot of thought, planning, and organization.

So, before you go ahead and book that next holiday, you may want to take a moment and review these helpful rules for the avid traveler that are sure to make all your holidays successful and memorable ones.

Take Advantage of Money-Saving Travel Tips

In order to continue on with your passion for travel, you need to be able to have money to spend. This is why it’s so important to take advantage of money-saving tips whenever possible. Every penny you save on booking your trip can then be applied to your next holiday.

Some of the most effective money-saving travel tips are as follows:

• Travel mid-week rather than on weekends. Did you know that by booking that airline or train ticket during the middle of the week, you can save yourself a fair amount of money? The same can often be said of car rentals and hotel accommodations. The goal is to have some flexibility with your actual travel dates.
• Travel during off-season. Another tip is to visit destinations during their off-season. By doing this, the destination will be much less crowded, plus you’ll be able to take advantage of discounts on your airfare, train travel , car rental, accommodations, dining, attraction fees, tours, and more. Once you start traveling during the off-season, you’ll never be able to go back during peak periods.
• Every dollar counts — save money wherever you can. Money isn’t everything, but it certainly is important when it comes to planning a perfect trip. It can literally make or break your adventure. That being said, you should save money wherever possible. This means income from your 9-to-5 job, side work, or even your tax refund. If you are like me and have trouble managing money, you can always get a free budget template online that can help identify where your money is being spent, as well as any extra income you might be able to throw towards your saving efforts.
• Use an online booking platform. There are all kinds of online reservation booking platforms that travelers can access nowadays that will provide you with comparison quotes. This will allow you to find the best deals out there.
• Make lunch your “big meal” of the day. If your holiday doesn’t include meals built into the price, it can be a big savings to make lunch your big meal of the day. Many restaurants have a separate dinner menu that tends to be more expensive.
• Don’t get caught up in tourist traps. Then there are the tourist traps out there that are designed to draw you in and have you spending all your money. This can include things like touristy restaurants, shops, and souvenir stands. Try to resist the urge and walk on by.

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Visit a Travel Clinic Well in Advance

It’s also important to be aware of any health risks or concerns that each destination may pose. The destination doesn’t even have to be far away and “exotic” in order for there to be health risks involved. Be sure to take the time to review your options at a travel clinic in terms of vaccinations or medications that may be advised. Travel clinics such as Ottawa’s Downtown Travel Medicine Clinic will allow you to have a consultation with a doctor who has experience with travel medicine, and provide you with expert advice.

Keep Your Passport Up-to-Date

While this tip may seem simple, you wouldn’t believe the number of travelers that lose track of when their passport is due to expire and then find themselves in a jam. You want to be sure you renew well in advance to the expiration date, as Passport Canada can have some pretty long wait times on issuing new ones.

Learn to Pack Light

Any avid traveler will also attest to the fact that learning to pack light was easily the most freeing skill to pick up. It can be really difficult to narrow down the options, take things out of your suitcase, and keep it as light as possible, but once you start your journey, you will be extremely grateful you did.

If you struggle to pack light, you aren’t alone. There are plenty of people who will admit to over-packing and also admitting to what a giant pain it is to lug around all that “stuff”. There are some really easy tips that you can start to incorporate into your routine that will help you master the skill.

Start by using a medium-sized suitcase rather than the large ones. This tip alone will force you to pack less. They are large enough to hold all of your items for a journey while being manageable and easy to transport. These suitcases are well-suited for short trips, weekend getaways, or occasions where a moderate amount of luggage is needed. In terms of variety, the market offers a wide selection of medium-sized suitcases to choose from. You can opt for Eminent medium size suitcases with sturdy wheels, multiple compartments, and durable materials that can withstand the demands of travel. Whether you prefer a hardshell or softshell design, there are plenty of options available to ensure a convenient and stylish travel experience.

Make sure you also have a scale or luggage weight that can determine if you’ve gone over the weight limit. You can also use packing cubes to condense items and create more space, use a list to keep you organized, pick one color theme so your clothes can mix and match, skip the overly bulky clothing and dress in layers instead, and cut back on the amount of shoes you pack.

Research Your Destination in Advance

Whether you are the type that likes to have a planned itinerary for every moment of your trip, or you like to just take things as they come, it still helps to research your destination in advance. Researching the destination will help uncover things that might otherwise be missed or overlooked , such as the best restaurants to eat, the best beaches to visit, where the shopping deals are, the must-see attractions and sights, the currency that is used, the best mode of transportation, and so much more.

While you don’t have to become an expert on the destination, having some basic understanding and knowledge will certainly help you out 😉

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Learn to Be Flexible

After doing all that research, you may go ahead and plan the perfect itinerary that has you visiting all the most interesting sights, towns, cities, and attractions, but it’s still important to be flexible. Sometimes things can happen outside of your control that will throw your itinerary for a loop.

  Rather than get caught up in disappointment and stress about the planning going out the window, learn how to go with the flow and improvise. You may just end up doing something even more incredible that you hadn’t even thought of that truly makes your trip amazing.

Take the Time to Learn About the Culture and People in the Destination

Last but certainly not least, you want to be sure you take the time to learn about the culture and the people in the destination that you are visiting. This is what makes the trip more memorable and provides you with that all-important connection to the destination. It truly takes your appreciation of the destination to the next level and provides you with a better understand of it.

  Simple tips include visiting local shops and restaurants rather than the tourist-based ones, picking up the basics of the language, talking to people that you meet and making new friends, as well as really immersing yourself in the local culture.

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These Rules will Ensure All Your Travels Go Smoothly

So, as you pursue your dream of traveling to as many destinations as possible, and booking holidays whenever you can, these tips will ensure that all goes smoothly. Not only that, but they can enhance your travel experience and provide you with the kind of lasting memories that you were hoping for.

About Derek Freal

"Some people eat, others try therapy. I travel."   Cultural enthusiast. Adrenaline junkie. Eater of strange foods. Chasing unique and offbeat adventures around the world since 2008. Derek loves going to new destinations where he does not speak a word of the local language and must communicate with hand gestures, or places where he is forced to squat awkwardly to poo -- supposedly its healthier and more efficient. For more information (about Derek, not squat pooing) including popular posts and videos, check out his bio .

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I’m what you would call an avid traveller. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed the act of travel. And now that I'm living the life of a traveller, I'm even more excited about travel.

As a child, our parents often took us on family vacations. These vacations were always fond memories for me. And now that I’m a parent, I try and pass on travel experiences to my own children through our worldschooling experiences. Taking our kids on a family gap year is one way that we're passing on a legacy of travel to them.

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How to raise an avid traveller

When I talk to families who want to travel more with their kids, they often ask how we get our kids to travel so well. The truth is, there isn’t a magic formula. In actuality, our kids are good travellers because we’ve exposed them often to the life of a traveller.

Really, raising an avid traveller involves presenting your kids with an opportunity to experience the world and inspire travel . Doing this often, regardless of whether it’s far away or close to home, will help plant the travel bug in them.

In the past few months, and especially since we've been here in Mexico, we’ve had a chance to think about how to encourage kids to be worldwide travellers. Here are a few of our tips, to help your kids become avid travellers.

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1. Start encouraging your kids to be an avid traveller when they're young

I really don’t think you’re ever too young to travel. Even if you’re a little baby! Getting your kids to start travelling at a young age helps them get used to the unpredictability that comes with travel.

Strict nap times go out the window when you travel. As do specific meal time routines or bedtime habits. Having a bit of flexibility in your babies' daily schedule helps introduce them to the flexibility that comes with the life of a traveller.

Get a baby carrier like an Erbobaby Carrier to make carrying your baby easier. If your baby is bigger, a backpack carrier can be helpful to use for hiking or walking around.

2. Start with small and manageable trips

You don't jump into a big adventure like visiting England with your kids to get your kids to start travelling. We started with a small weekend road trip when our babies were young.

Travel is about being in a place that's new to you. It can be the town next door, not just a city on the other side of the world. Starting small helps you gauge how your family travels. It allows you to make adjustments to your travel style, so that when you do take a bigger trip, you have a better idea of what works and doesn't work for your family.

Choose a city nearby to your home town and plan a weekend getaway. Book an Airbnb or a hotel to make it feel like an exciting vacation.

3. Expose your kids to people from different backgrounds

A great way to encourage your children to experience the world is by exposing them to people from different backgrounds. Back in Seattle, some of our daughter's close friends were Mexican. Coming to Mexico was a treat for my daughter because she could see in person the culture that her friends came from.

Exposing your kids to people from different backgrounds helps build empathy in your kids, a very important skill to have when you travel. If you personally don't know people from a different culture than yours, research cultural festivals happening in your city. In Seattle, for example, Festal is a year-round event with cultural festivals from cultures around the world.

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4. Step out of your comfort zone from time to time

An avid traveller is one who is willing to step out of their comfort zone from time to time. If you want to raise your kids to love travel, be willing to experience things that are out of your comfort zone.

Try something new that you may not be confident in. Or encourage your kids to try something new. Try visiting an off the beaten path destination like Johannesburg . Or do a once in a lifetime adventure like swimming with whale sharks in Mexico .

Travel often forces you to be in new situations, and getting used to feeling that initial sense of discomfort helps your kids develop the coping mechanism to be able to adjust. It's also a great family bonding activity to do with your kids!

5. Don’t force your kids to be an avid traveller if they're not comfortable

At the same time, try not to force anything on your kids. You want your kids to become an avid traveller naturally. Provide your kids with opportunities to try new things, and encourage them to step out of their comfort zone. But also give your kids the option to say no.

Sometimes while we travel, we try and encourage our kids to do small things on their own, like ask our waiter for a glass of water, or buy a pastry on their own at a coffee shop. This gives them a chance to practice their Spanish, French, Indonesian, or whatever language is prevalent in the country we're visiting. However, our kids can get shy. So we often help them along rather than force them to do things on their own all the time.

6. Encourage your kids to engage with the world

Part of our worldschooling philosophy is about getting our kids engaged in the travels we are doing. When we were visiting Mount St. Helens in the summer of 2018, we read a book about volcanoes beforehand. And when we were in Mexico, we watched videos about Mexico's history and culture.

This gives the kids an opportunity to make connections between what they see as we walk out and about, and what they are learning. Even if you're not doing long term travel, getting your kids engaged as they travel is a great way for them to fully experience the world. One resource we really enjoy is Crash Course . Their World History course gives a great overview of the history of the world!

7. Model the behavior you want them to learn

Kids learn so much by watching their parents. If you want your child to be an avid traveller, you need to model that behavior in yourself. Be willing to expose yourself to people of different backgrounds. Be open to stepping out of your comfort zone. Take advantage of small trips and adventures from time to time.

Having your kids see your travelling behavior will help them learn what to do and what not to do. Reading a book about the world with them can be a helpful step towards modeling travelling behavior. We like the Lonely Planet Travel Book because it's full of interesting facts for every country in the world.

8. Leave some room for reflection

Reflection is such a big part of travel. When we have a new travel experience, we usually spend time as a family reflecting on that experience. Since our kids are young, it's not usually an in-depth reflection. However, we still give them an opportunity to express what's different or the same about the place we travel to and home.

We also ask our kids to share how they feel about the places they visit while they're there. Giving your kids a chance to reflect on their travels, whether big or small, will help them gain an appreciation for travel in the future. And doing the reflection in the moment also helps your kids cope with any dissonance they may feel while travelling.

9. Make travel a priority for your family

The biggest tip to help your child become an avid traveller is to make travel a priority for your family. Rather than spending your money on things, spend it on experiences. There are plenty of ways to make travel affordable . So you don't have to break the bank to have travel experiences with your family.

Take trips around your city or your state to experience something new. Aim to take at least one family vacation per year. Make the travel mentality part of your family culture. As much as you can, try and live the life of an avid traveller as family.

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Giving your child the life of an avid traveller

Raising your child to become an avid traveller doesn't mean you have to go broke from travelling so much. It just means shifting your mentality so that you see everyday opportunities as a travel opportunity.

Encouraging your kids to be open to new experiences and engaged in the world around them is all part of the mentality of travel. As your kids get older, you will continually have opportunities to encourage them to develop their travel mentality.

For our family, before we even gave them this experience of travelling the world, we were always trying to encourage our kids to explore, wherever they were. Now that we're travelling full time, they're able to adapt to the new places we visit and go with the flow.

Are you raising an avid traveller? What are your tips for encouraging your kids to live a life of a traveller? Share them in the comments!

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10 Skills You Learn Traveling Abroad - And How They Apply To Business

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When assessing a job application, there’s a wide variety of factors recruiters look at. Education is important, but companies today want more than theory – they’re looking for experience. In a globalized world, how well-rounded can an applicant be without travel?

Today’s business world is growing increasingly location-independent and breaking the mold of the standard office cubicle stereotype. Your experiences abroad, ability to adapt to unique and changing situations, developed coping skills and creativity can help you stand out as a desirable job candidate. A well-traveled background tells recruiters you’re flexible, adaptable and worldly.

Below are ten skills you learn when traveling abroad, and how they can be applied to the business world.

1. Research & Planning

When planning a trip abroad, there are dozens of small factors that can make or break a trip. Depending upon where you’re traveling and how long you’ll be there, preparing for travel can include looking for the best itinerary and cheapest flight option, researching visa requirements, finding reasonably priced and centrally located accommodations, weighing tour options, finding transportation, navigating currency exchange rates, packing essentials and much more. A seasoned traveler is organized and prepared, knows where to find the information needed, and has the foresight to anticipate needs and unexpected challenges.

When considering what could go wrong, travelers must often prepare for any eventuality in their budget and have contingency plans. Often, choices will be presented where experiences or goods offered will prove tempting and put a strain on a traveler’s budget. Experience teaches the weathered traveler to allocate some capital to leisure spending but always have enough money saved up for emergencies and unforeseen challenges.

2. Time management

Many of us may not have the time or resources to take exceptionally long trips which would allow for a full immersion into the culture of the country we’re visiting. This forces the average traveler to make the most of what little time you have, managing expectations while also capitalizing on said time with the most (and best) experiences they can fit into the schedule.

A common error in traveling is setting an unrealistic schedule and setting yourself up for failure. Trying to execute a mad dash through countless sites in too little time will end in exhaustion instead of a pleasant experience. Similarly, not planning and leaving too much free time that results in missing out on experiences could cause frustration. Handling time and schedule constraints during travel can translate into a better sense of time management in the workplace.

3. Adaptability

There are countless things that can go wrong on a trip, from cancelled flights to lost luggage or passports, getting mugged or even health scares. Not to mention what could happen when traveling to places where there’s political unrest or risk of natural disasters. But even if nothing goes wrong, international travel often means stepping out of your comfort zone. Making your way in a foreign land with limited knowledge of the local language, customs and geography has a way of teaching us to think on our feet and be ready for anything. A traveler knows how to be flexible and adapt to change.

“An avid traveler can usually take the lead thanks to their experience, awareness and knowledge.”

4. Teamwork

Usually we travel with friends or family, but more and more often these days, travel involves tours or larger groups of people. Any of these scenarios can lead to friction as different travel styles and diverging interests emerge; these differences, the variety of choices and preferred activities can be more manageable if the group can work together as a team and play to each member’s strength.

For example, someone may have a great sense of direction, another may speak the local language, and a third may have been there before and know what sights are worth seeing. Teamwork translates into shared responsibilities and workload, which results in things getting done with each individual feeling understood, valued and appreciated.

5. Leadership

Often a group will look for a leader to help organize, unify and consolidate different opinions and requests. An avid traveler can usually take the lead thanks to their experience, awareness and knowledge, but a true leader will make sure everyone has a voice, asking for positive contributions, weighing preferences and different approaches, identifying strengths and letting people do the jobs with which they are most comfortable.

6. Communications

Language comes in so many shapes and sizes. We communicate with words, but also body language, style, customs and more. Even when speaking the same language, slang can make it sound completely different and give words or expressions altered meaning. Take Spanish, for example: more than 20 countries speak the same language, but no two countries speak it in the same way. Accents, expressions, catch phrases, slang can make the same language sound completely different.

When traveling, language barriers may be challenging at first but you soon learn to navigate around them. I lived in Barcelona for 3 years and came away speaking Catalan without a single lesson. The more languages you speak, the easier it is to expand your knowledge, especially when they’re derived from the same root (Latin).

7. Networking

Having lived in 6 cities and traveled to almost 40 countries, I have friends all over the world. Even when I don’t know anyone, I often reach out to friends who may have connections, because there’s nothing like experiencing a new place like a local. Tripadvisor or Lonely Planet may have the best tourist hotspot suggestions, but that’s usually not the reality the locals live.

Discovering an underground cafe or a sunrise fish market, or seeing an authentic local band play will open your eyes, mind and even palate to new experiences you never imagined. This is what international travel is really about, and the most enriching experience you can have. And it’s an amazing opportunity to meet, interact and learn from people you would have never connected with otherwise.

8. Diversity

Experiencing new cultures unquestionably inspires people to open their mind to different ways of thinking, new possibilities and novel ways of doing things. Having an understanding of different cultural nuances and customs leads to broader knowledge of the how the world works, why cultures function the way they do, where political tendencies stem from, and even how all of these elements influence business practices all over the world.

International travel enables you to work with culturally diverse and interesting people by developing your tolerance and open-mindedness. Being immersed in different cultures can broaden your horizons, give you a different viewpoint and allow you to understand the background, history and context people are coming from. It gives you unique perspective that is difficult to find if you haven’t been face to face with certain situations and cultures.

9. Innovation

When traveling, you won’t always have everything you need at hand or know where to find it. Traveling teaches you to think out of the box and work with what you’ve got, using and stretching whatever limited resources you have access to or envisioning where you can find new resources. This can play into packing for a trip with limited space, finding things to do on a limited budget, getting yourself out of sticky situations, dealing with unforeseen circumstances, problem-solving, and even communicating with someone who doesn’t speak the same language.

After visiting places where people lead such different lives and have unusual ways of thinking, you can often take those influences with you and find ways to apply them to your reality or way of life. Having a better grasp of the diversity in the world can be a great advantage in the business arena. Travel can often lead to new business ideas. You may come across situations you’ve never seen or twists on conventional products and services. You may see something and reimagine it in your country, adapting it to the local customs and culture. This can be a huge benefit to organizations no matter where you seek employment.

10. Empathy

When you travel, you’re constantly learning things about the world around you, growing from the experiences you encounter, and integrating those experiences into your everyday life. When traveling to third world countries, you’ll often encounter situations that will shock, impact and move you. These experiences will often develop a level of sensitivity and compassion that’s hard to grasp without having experienced first-hand the harsh reality a large portion of the world’s population lives in. This empathy is important for developing corporate social responsibility.

In conclusion, traveling is an investment, not an expense. Travel experience directly translates into a competitive advantage in today’s workplace. It has profound effects and plays an important developmental role in becoming a better team player, a more creative thinker, a more effective communicator, and a better overall person.

Travel helps you learn in so many different arenas and opens your brain to a whole new way of education. In my experience, it brings with it a thirst for new learning experiences and personal growth. New environments are a breeding ground for real-life teaching moments.

Nothing builds character or broadens your perspective quite like traveling to exotic places and experiencing new cultures. You don’t have to stifle your curiosity and imagination in favor of more practical pursuits. In today’s world, you can -and should- do both.

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4 Things An Avid Traveler Needs

Traveling is a truly unique experience that pushes boundaries and exposes you to a whole new way of looking at things.  Each trip comes with its own list of necessities, some of which even an avid traveler needs.

If you’re from the city, the lush greens and the relatively quiet life of the countryside will bring you a type of peace that you can’t find anywhere else.

Conversely, if you hail from the country, you may find the hustle and bustle of city life both invigorating and fascinating.

It comes as no surprise that many people really want to travel at least once in a quarter. If you are one of these people, it’s wise to have things that will enhance your mobility when traveling.

Aside from a plane ticket to the other side of the world, there are a few more things that you should really consider getting for yourself before you travel.

Avid Traveler Needs

A car for transportation.

Having your own car will definitely provide you with a lot of freedom. Not having to stick to the schedule of public transportation will give you more control over your time, especially when you are driving around a fascinating place.

You can enjoy the sights as much as you want, and you can make stops for as long as you need. Most importantly, you can immediately go somewhere else if you desire a change in scenery.

In addition, having a car in your garage means that you can go on joy rides alone or with friends whenever you feel like it. Just be sure that you know how to properly prepare for long drives .

Also, you need to take note of traffic regulations if you plan to cross any borders. For example, some states will allow tinted windows while others don’t. To be safe, choose a car that doesn’t have window tints.

Or a Motorcycle

While having a car is a huge advantage, looking for a parking space can sometimes be difficult. If you’ve spent an excessive amount of time looking for a parking space on a busy day at the supermarket, then you surely get the type of difficulty that we are talking about.

This is where smaller and sleeker motorcycles have a clear advantage. Not only will they help you nab that smaller parking space, but you will also be able to travel through narrow roads.

Take note that the thrill of driving a more flexible vehicle can lead to complacency. Each year, motorcycle riders get involved in crashes because they overestimate themselves.

Though you can always get the help of accident lawyers, it’s always best to avoid getting into a   motorcycle wreck . So, when you are on the highway, never forget to take extra precautions and don’t squeeze yourself in between vehicles just to get ahead.

Avid Travelers Need Cash

Let’s face it, no travel plans will ever be realized without money. Cash makes the world turn, so it’s normal that an avid traveler needs more money to fund planned excursions.

You can raise funds by allotting a fixed percentage of your monthly income to travel. You can do this even if you don’t have anything planned for that month.

This is one way you can save your money responsibly and you’ll be able to travel comfortably and more expansively when the time comes.

You can also raise funds by taking side jobs. This is not as challenging as before because there are already online platforms such as Upwork that make it easy for freelancers or part-timers to get connected with legitimate clients.

The tasks or jobs that you can take through these platforms include writing, web development, and virtual assistance.

Expanded Networks Are Invaluable

Having an expanded network of acquaintances definitely affects your expenses. When you have a lot of foreign friends in your circle, you will have a ton of opportunities to save.

When you visit a new place, for example, and you already have a friend there, not only will you have a potential place to stay for free or minimal cost, you will also have an instant tour guide.

Another option is to go on excursions with friends that have the same interest in traveling as you do. This can be advantageous because having more people means having more heads to split the bills with.

Having friends to share your travel experiences will also make the whole trip more fun and memorable.

All Travelers Need an Open Mind

Although this is not a material thing, having an open mind is a must for any traveler. When you go places, you will surely be exposed to customs and ways of living that are very different from what you are used to.

First, be sure NOT to judge too quickly. An avid traveler needs to appreciate that customs arise from   real experience and actually have a concrete basis, even if you don’t really understand them at first.

An open mind will help you understand better and it will push you to engage and explore. It’s always OK to ask questions, but do this without condescension. The worst thing that you can do is to pair your curiosity with unfair judgment.

Having the ability to be more mobile is really important for most travelers. You can enhance your own mobility and meet your avid traveler needs by acquiring one or all the things listed here.

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How to be a socially conscious traveler

Advocates for ethical travel don’t want tourists to stop having fun, they just want them to think about how they’re spending their time and money.

"Essentially we're talking about mindful travel, with an awareness of the place you're going and whether the money you spend benefits the economy of the local hosts," said Jeff Greenwald, a travel journalist and co-founder of Ethical Traveler, a California-based nonprofit organization. "Be aware of the countries you're going to and the impact that you're having, with an understanding that there's an opportunity to be a great de facto ambassador for your own country."

With that in mind, here are some tips for being an ethical traveler.

Support local businesses: Just as you might frequent independently owned businesses at home, do the same while you travel.

“Watching where your money goes is very important,” Greenwald said. “Go to locally owned restaurants, stay in small hotels or use Airbnb to stay with a local.”

When travelers help keep money in the community, residents become empowered, said Mark Watson, director of Tourism Concern, a British nonprofit organization and a leading advocate for ethical tourism.

“Global companies impose on local communities,” Watson said. “It’s better to support a place where tourism is not done to them but is something they’re a part of. For instance, in Vietnam I stayed in the village of Phong Nha, where people build accommodations on their property. You get to stay with a local person and the place doesn’t look any different than it always looked. No overdevelopment, no overwhelming the local culture, and each resident gets a little income.”

Tourism Concern’s “Ethical Travel Guide” provides a free online directory of recommended lodging and tour operators, many of them grass-roots initiatives.

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Think before you volunteer: Volunteering overseas as a means of traveling, sometimes called voluntourism, continues to be popular among travelers of all ages, but there can be inherent risks — to the recipients.

"I think volunteering and traveling are both good things, but putting them together doesn't always make it a good thing," said Watson, whose group issued an in-depth report on international volunteering in 2014. Watson warns against signing up with high-volume tourism operators, which he said focus on profit margins.

Its travel guide includes a list of recommended volunteer groups.

“The fundamental issue with volunteering is it takes work away from local people and can even cause harm, in the case of working with children,” Watson said.

Tourism Concern is opposed to direct involvement with children. “When you get into schools and orphanages, you are doing something harmful,” Watson said, even including teaching English.

“Just because you can speak English doesn’t mean you can teach it. One person teaches one way with one accent and another way,” he said. “These kids are not getting a proper education, just a mishmash.”

UNICEF and other international groups have spoken out against “orphanage tourism.” In worst-case scenarios, children are placed in residential centers solely for the benefit of Western tourists. Volunteering at legitimate ones isn’t recommended, either, because forming attachments to children and leaving does more harm than good, said Watson, who recommends that travelers instead donate money to reputable organizations .

What is ‘green travel,’ anyway? A beginner’s guide to eco-friendly vacation planning.

Just say no to ocean cruises: "There isn't anything positive you can say about going on a big-ship oceanwide cruise," Watson said. "I think it's the worst kind of mass tourism there is — consumption taken to its extreme."

A cruise “ticks all the bad boxes,” he said, including mistreating workers, polluting the sea and air, land grabbing and keeping money out of the local economy.

“Even when they go into port, they control most of the tours and in some case build their own islands to dock in,” he said.

Greenwald concurs, saying “As a journalist, I’ve been asked to write about cruises’ attempts to be ethical, but cruising is not something I can get behind in any way.”

Watson added that the growing trend of all-inclusive resorts share much in common with cruises. They provide little benefit to the local economy and discourage travelers from having an authentic travel experience.

Consider animal welfare: Virtually every responsible travel organization has come out against elephant riding, a common tourism practice in some parts of Asia. Many other travel activities potentially include interaction with animals, directly or indirectly.

“We never advocate touching,” said Kelvin Alie, executive vice president at the Washington-based nonprofit International Fund for Animal Welfare. “We urge people to resist that instinct.”

Other ways to protect animals include steering clear of exotic cuisine that includes endangered species or involves animal cruelty, such as whale meat, bush meat or game meat, which is damaging animal populations. Researchers estimate that about 100 million sharks are killed every year for shark-fin soup.

Souvenirs from animal products also contribute to mistreatment and declining populations, said Alie, whose group’s website includes examples of what to avoid buying, such as anything made from alligators, turtles, snakes and big cats; traditional medicines containing rhino horn, bear bile or tiger bone; and carvings and jewelry from ivory, elephant hair or coral.

"The major threat to high-value species is consumer demand," Alie said. "Choices around consumption are really important when people are traveling overseas."

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Look into 'ethical destinations': For nearly a decade, Ethical Traveler has compiled a list of "most ethical" developing countries, selecting 10 it considers are doing the most impressive job of promoting human rights, preserving the environment and supporting social welfare — all while creating a lively, community-based tourism industry.

This year’s list includes, in alphabetical order, Belize, Cabo Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica, Mongolia, Palau, Tonga, Uruguay and Vanuatu. For each country, Ethical Traveler lists reasons to visit, positive changes and points for improvement — continual improvement is a mandate.

“It’s become a very widely read list, and I hope it’s influential,” Greenwald said.

The group confines the list to developing countries because their travel and tourism trade, as a significant part of the economy, is likely to be linked to the government, making it more possible to effect change.

“People take the list very seriously and they work hard to be included,” he said.

By visiting those countries, travelers can use their economic leverage to support and reward destinations’ efforts.

While there, Greenwald hopes travelers will follow Ethical Traveler's " 13 Tips for the Accidental Ambassador ," available on the organization's website.

“It’s critical to realize that when you’re visiting someone’s country, you’re visiting their home,” he said, “so bring the sensitivity and awareness that you would bring to anyone’s home.”

Daniel is a writer based in the Netherlands. Her website is bydianedaniel.com .

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8 perfect destinations for the first-time solo traveler

Do you ever want to stay at a local Airbnb, but your travel partner wants to stay at a five-star resort? Have you ever found yourself on a tropical holiday, relaxing by the beach with a margarita in hand, only for your travel companion to start itching to go zip lining or bungee jumping?

There are certainly many perks of traveling with friends, family or loving partners. However, nothing quite compares to stepping out of your comfort zone and traveling on your own. Solo travel has become increasingly popular over the past several years, as more and more people fall in love with the idea of globetrotting party-of-one style.

For those who've never ventured out alone, however, the idea of planning where to go can feel daunting. After having traveled to over 50 countries by myself, here are my top eight recommended destinations for the first-time solo traveler.

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Vietnam is a Southeast Asian sliver of adventure, paradise, beauty, delicious eats, nature and more. It's a country that truly has it all. Ask any avid traveler what their favorite nations are, and Vietnam is bound to be included in that list, for good reason. Vietnam is safe, cheap, beautiful and full of adventure.

Hanoi is a perfectly chaotic city where motorbikes buzz through the streets from all different directions. Try some Bun Cha at Bun Cha Huong Lien, a restaurant visited by both President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain. Here working women pour you large bowls of a fishy broth with clipped noodles, herbs and pork. Wash it all down with a beer at Train Street. Head to Ha Long Bay to see one of the new natural wonders of the world. When you're ready for a city escape, head south to Da Nang, Vietnam's hippest beach town, where expats from all over the world relax.

Extra perks? Vietnam is incredibly affordable. Meals run on average $2, and traveling around the country via bus will run you an average of $5 per ticket.

Where to stay: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort .

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When discussing different destinations around the world, it's easy to group them into one of two categories: safe and unsafe. This can perpetuate negative stereotypes, and it's important to keep in mind that every traveler's journey is subjective. However, when it comes to Iceland , it would be hard to argue that it's even remotely unsafe.

Iceland is absolutely, hands-down, one of the safest place on earth. You'll likely meet several solo female travelers, as well as LGBTQIA+ travelers, because of the country's inclusive and equitable societal standards. Downtown Reykjavik has a booming LGBTQIA+ scene. Also, walking alone at night isn't as much of an issue if you choose to visit in the summer, because, around the summer solstice, it's daylight (or twilight) 24 hours a day. Iceland is so safe that it's been said there are more horses on the island than police officers.

As for the landscape, it's true that Iceland is like another planet. You'll be greeted with geysers, waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes. If you're feeling adventurous, try scuba diving between the tectonic plates that separate the North American and European continents. Keep in mind that Iceland is a bit more expensive than your average destination, so a downfall to traveling solo to this destination is not having anyone with whom to split the cost.

Where to stay: Hotel Ranga .

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One of my first destinations as a solo female traveler was to Colombia , and never have I ever received as many questionable stares as when I told people I was headed there alone. Thankfully, I didn't let the pessimistic comments get to me and headed out on a direct JetBlue flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cartagena anyway.

Once riddled with a bad reputation, Colombia has cleansed itself of its ugly past and has become a backpacker's and luxury traveler's haven in recent years. It's incredibly affordable, with some of the best cuisine in Latin America, and short flights from the U.S. make it an easy getaway.

If you visit Cartagena, expect to find a vivid city with nearby picturesque beaches, friendly locals, late night arepa stands and all-around sunny good vibes. Feeling adventurous? Take a day trip to El Totumo Mud Volcano. Don't skip out on visiting the crystal-clear blue waters of either Isla Baru or the Rosario Islands. In Medellin, you'd be a fool to not take advantage of the flourishing and efficient transportation system. The city is full of beautiful architecture and museums.

Help rid a fabulous country of a negative stereotype by visiting solo — and have the time of your life while doing so.

Where to stay: Ermita, Cartagena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

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What traveler hasn't dreamed of visiting Paris , the city of love? Though it may seem like a top choice for honeymoon getaways, who says you need a partner to enjoy a romantic vacation? Treat yourself to one of the world's most popular destinations and choose your own adventures.

Enjoy freshly baked baguettes with cafe au lait each morning as you wake up to views of the Eiffel Tower or Seine. Explore the Paris Catacombs for a creepy history tour. Head to a winery, or even more luxuriously, to the Champagne region to savor the real deal. Explore the rocky beaches of Nice. If you want to make it a two-for-one deal, take a day trip to Monaco and tick off another country as a solo traveler.

Where to stay: Hotel de Louvre.

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Has life been stressing you out? Are you looking for a proper getaway in a tropical location where you can sit on a hammock, drink a beer, pet some local dogs and just relax? Look no further than the tiny Central American oasis of Belize.

All international flights go into Belize City. You can spend a few days on the mainland to explore Mayan ruins or head out on a local ferry to one of the many islands, or cays. Why not opt for Caye Caulker? It's a 45-minute boat ride from Belize City. Upon arrival, you'll likely notice the absence of vehicles. Bikes are the primary mode of transportation on this car-free cay. The island's motto is "Go Slow," and it's easy to feel the relaxing vibes all around you. If you want to venture out, head to Shark Ray Alley and swim with the nurse sharks. Want to tick off a major bucket list item? Scuba dive the Great Blue Hole, just off the coast of Belize.

Where to stay: Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection.

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For travelers looking to jump into an extraordinary adventure, look no further than Japan . It's unlike anywhere else in the world and has something for every traveler.

In Tokyo, feel the fast-paced energy of Shibuya, play Mario Kart at underground cafes in Akihabara and enjoy the street food of Omoide-Yokocho. In Kyoto, feel the calmness and history of Japan at one of the many shrines, preferably one of the country's top visited sites, Fushimi Inari Shrine. Take a day trip to Nara, Japan's original capital. Here you can meet and feed sacred deer who will bow to you. If your time and budget allow, head to Okinawa for some of the best scuba diving in the world.

Why travel to Japan alone? Japan will catapult you out of your reality quicker than most destinations. The traditions and cultures of Japan don't bend and shift with trends, and you won't be catered to based on your needs. That's not to say that the locals are not above and beyond friendly. However, Japan is hard to make a home out of if you're an outsider, pushing you to the ultimate limits of your comfort zone.

Where to stay: Hyatt Regency Tokyo.

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New Zealand

If you're into nature, serenity and road trips and want to get as far away as humanly possible from everything and everyone, New Zealand should be on your radar. It's quite far from most destinations around the globe, meaning you're likely to lose at least a day from travel. However, what awaits you on the other side includes stunning landscapes, sheep and bunnies to greet you, fresh Manuka-honey-laced ice cream and friendly Kiwis to assist you in anything you might need.

Road tripping New Zealand is the proper way to explore either island, and it's almost a travel requirement to rent a car while here. Keep in mind, New Zealanders drive on the left side of the road. Though it might sound daunting, as long as you're a decent driver it takes very little getting used to. There are also plenty of road signs to remind you to stay in your lane.

For adrenaline junkies, Queenstown on the South Island is a must. It's known to be the adrenaline capital of the world, with the Nevis Swing (the world's biggest canyon swing) as well as canyon bungee jumping. New Zealand can easily be done in just a few short days, or a few long weeks. Itinerary options are nearly endless depending on your time and budget. If you rent a car, as you should, New Zealand is one of the destinations where traveling solo means you'll truly be alone.

Where to stay: The Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown.

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What travel list would be complete without including Indonesia ? This nation is a popular choice for honeymooners, families, and yes, even solo travelers. It's affordable, aesthetically pleasing and boasts some of the most beautiful scenery this world has to offer, from waterfalls and rice terraces to pristine beaches and more.

Traveling solo in Indonesia seldom means traveling alone. In popular destinations such as Bali, Nusa Penida, Jakarta, Lombok or Java, you're bound to meet plenty of other travelers, many of them traveling solo. All over Indonesia, you can chase waterfalls, ride swings over rice terraces, meet playful monkeys and try the world's rarest coffee called Kopi Luwak. Each corner is more picturesque than the next. If you feel adventurous, rent a motorbike to get around. Prefer to travel without responsibilities? Hire a driver to take you around for as low as $30 per day.

Don't skip out a visit to Komodo Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Komodo National Park is home to about 2,500 Komodo dragons, as well as other species of reptiles, animals and mammals.

Where to stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Bali.

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The original and now relatively unfamiliar sense of avid , “desirous to the point of greed,” developed logically from its root in Latin, avēre (meaning “to long for”). It appears in such phrases as “ avid of fame” and “ avid for details,” expressions we are more likely to encounter in formal writing than in speech. More common today is the word’s somewhat weakened and ameliorated (that is, “made better,” or given a more positive connotation) meaning “extremely enthusiastic.” This is the sense regularly used of people who have embraced some hobby or pursuit (such as avid readers, gardeners, or knitters).

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eager , avid , keen , anxious , athirst mean moved by a strong and urgent desire or interest.

eager implies ardor and enthusiasm and sometimes impatience at delay or restraint.

avid adds to eager the implication of insatiability or greed.

keen suggests intensity of interest and quick responsiveness in action.

anxious emphasizes fear of frustration or failure or disappointment.

athirst stresses yearning but not necessarily readiness for action.

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French or Latin; French avide , from Latin avidus , from avēre to desire, crave; akin to Welsh ewyllys desire, Old Irish con-oí he protects

1769, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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Traveller's Tales is a British video game developer that was founded in 1989 by Jon Burton and was established a year later. In 2005, it has established its own publishing division, "TT Games". In 2007, it was acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and has been a development division since. Traveller's Tales' first game was Leander (known as Legend of Galahad for Sega Genesis) and was known for games such as Puggsy , Mickey Mania , and Rascal . It is currently known for the Lego games and video games based on animated movies such as the first two Toy Story films, A Bug's Life , and Finding Nemo .

1st Logo (November 1991)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a brown desk outlined in the shape of a shield that is containing sheet music, an old flute, a candle wax, a bottle of ink and its tip, a scroll, a paint set, and an old journal having the Traveller's Tales symbol (which shows two stylized "T"s facing each other) on it. The words "TRAVELLERS TALES" are above on the shield.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The opening theme of the game.

Availability: Can be found on Leander for Amiga.

2nd Logo (23 March 1993-1995)

Visuals: Over a black background, there are two stylized " T "'s spinning and slowly zooming away from us. Suddenly, a meteor appears in the background and flies straight at the screen and blows up, thus turning the screen orange . The orange screen fades out and the " T "'s are in flames, with " Travellers " at the top and " Tales " at the bottom.

• On the SNES version, the logo is already there and is shifted to the right with the words " DEVELOPED BY " next to it. Above it is the Skeleton enemy, who drops down at first, then spins its head with its foot causing it to come off and fly away. A second later, its body explodes into pieces.
• There is a still version in which the "TT" is golden and is inside of a border decorated with a purple marble-like texture. Plus, "TRAVELLERS" and the "TT" are underlined and "TALES" is in spaced-out letters. "A" is above the logo, while "PRODUCTION" is below.

Technique: CGI. Sprite-based animations on the Mickey Mania variants.

Audio: A loud "BANG" sound when the meteor explodes, followed by the sound of fire.

Audio Variants:

• The SNES version has the exploding effect when the Skeleton explodes into pieces; both sound effects were also used in the game.
• The still version has silence or the opening theme of the game.

Availability:

• This logo can be found on Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse and Puggsy for Sega Genesis.
• The standard variant is seen on Puggsy for Sega CD as well.

3rd Logo (31 March 1995-22 April 2005)

A comparison between the original design of the raccoon (left) and the 2001 redesign (right)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a CGI raccoon with big eyes, long, stripy ears, a jovial look on his face, a lion-like tail, and a farmer's outfit with bracelets on his wrists and ankles. He is resting on the tip of the edge of a cliff, holding a red handkerchief with white polka-dots in one hand. His other hand is on a gravestone with a left arrow and the initials "TT" on it. The raccoon nods his head while the logo rotates. A gold - orange moon appears rising behind him and the cliff. The words "Traveller's Tales", in a Medieval-style font with a gold outline, later fade in.

• The still logo was designed by Rodney Matthews, who also designed the original version of the 1996 Bizarre Creations logo.
• The raccoon that appears in the logo was supposed to be the protagonist of Haven: The Call of the King , but had to be changed to a human character, due to the raccoon looking similar to Ratchet from Ratchet & Clank (even though the Haven raccoon was developed first, according to a demo of the game from 2001 ).
• The raccoon also appears as the mascot of the YouTube channel GameHut , which is run by Traveller's Tales' founder, Jon Burton. The original artist, Rodney Matthews, was brought back to make a new design of the raccoon.
• There is a still artwork version of the logo that exists on a white background or a black background.
• There is a still version with the logo in an isometric view floating on water and swaying on it.
• On the Japanese release of Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse , a copyright stamp is at the top of the screen and the words " DEVELOPED BY " are at the bottom. A second later, one of the ghosts from the Mickey Mouse short "Lonesome Ghosts" (who also play roles as enemies) appears and zaps the words " DEVELOPED BY ", which turns them into a wordmark of the logo. The ghost then rolls up like a blind and disappears.
• On a demo for the PS1 version of the A Bug's Life video game, the raccoon (with a slightly different appearance and is also motionless) and the cliff rotate from the right while zooming in. The text fades in and the moon rises shortly afterwards.
• On the PS1 and PC versions of the A Bug's Life video game, the camera pans from an exotic valley with some rocks, flowers and a bridge and reaches a cliff, where the raccoon is. He gives us a friendly look as we see the moon behind him. The text then appears next to him and the logo ends with a zooming iris effect.
• Starting from the European releases of the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command video game in early 2001, the raccoon was drastically redesigned, as he has a different, canine-like face with slightly smaller eyes and a less curvy snout, slightly bigger ears that are flopped down, a lankier body, an uninterested look on his face, and pink pads on his feet. The logo also rotates slightly slower.
• On Muppet RaceMania , the studio's website URL "www.t-tales.com" appears at the bottom of the screen midway through the logo and fades out after the logo forms.
• On Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, the logo (with the 2001 version of the raccoon) takes place on the opening space background, with the moon part of the background and the cliff (the initials and the arrow on the gravestone are now facing the opposite direction) floating past it. The URL also appears when the raccoon is on screen.
• On Haven: The Call of the King, the logo (with the 2001 version of the raccoon, as well as the URL underneath it) takes place in outer space like in the Wrath of Cortex variant, except the moon is replaced with the planet Earth. Shortly after, the camera zooms past the raccoon's head and the game's title screen appears.
• On the home console versions of the Finding Nemo video game, the print logo rises up from a body of water and floats on it. The website URL appears below the logo shortly afterwards.
• On Crash: Twinsanity , the 2001 version of the raccoon (with his ears now perked up) appears on a white background. The cliff and raccoon move to the right to leave room for the Traveller's Tales text to fade, but spread out and having "O X F O R D S T U D I O" under it. Above it appears a silhouette of Oxford's skyline.

Technique: 3D animation.

Audio: A cheerful-sounding camp-like theme with a faint choir, composed by Aaron Szpakowski.

• The Japanese release of Mickey Mania variant has a 16-bit sparkling noise when the ghost appears and a 16-bit warping noise when it disappears.
• The A Bug's Life demo variant is silent.
• The A Bug's Life variant has birds chirping followed by a whimsical musical composition.
• The Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex variant has Dr. Cortex (voiced by Clancy Brown) saying "Developed by Traveller's Tales".
• The Finding Nemo variant has sounds of the ocean with waves crashing.
• On other games, it's silence or the opening theme of the game.
• The still version can be found on Toy Story for Genesis and SNES, Mickey's Wild Adventure for PS and Sonic 3D Blast for Genesis and Saturn. It made its last appearance on the PS2, Xbox and PC versions of Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (the GameCube version uses the next logo). It is also retained on the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection ( Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection in Europe) port of Sonic 3D Blast , despite the compilation being released after the next logo was introduced.
• The still water version was used in Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue and A Bug's Life for N64, Rascal for PS, and Sonic R for Saturn and PC (although in a rare case of video game logo plastering, the last one is replaced by the current logo on the port included in Sonic Gems Collection for GameCube and PS2, despite the rest of the port being left untouched).
• The animated version is seen on many PS and PS2 games including Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue , Buzz Lightyear of Star Command , and Toy Story: Racer .

4th Logo (25 October 2005-)

Visuals: In a white space, an orange " T " looks around, but then jumps in a startled fashion as a light blue " t " leaps into view. It stops by the " T " as it gets a rub on its "head". " Traveller's " and " tales " appear on the top and bottom of the screen respectively, both spaced out to fit each other. The " t " then leans to the side of the " T ".

• On the copyright screens for Lego games starting with the GameCube version of Lego Star Wars: The Video Game , as well as Nintendo DS games, the logo is still on a black background. The name is replaced with "GAMES".
• On Transformers: The Game , two cars, both in a similar size and color to the "T"'s race along the ground before transforming into the letters.
• On Bionicle Heroes , after the Piraka break through the Eidos logo, they look over to see the "T"'s shaking in fear, with the smaller one hiding behind the large one, only to be crushed by Avak's foot. All of them then look at his markings, and then decide to stamp it into the screen, showing the still variant's logo as a sinister laugh is heard. If you skip the opening logos, it cuts straight to the stomp.
• On a CBC Kids cartoon called What's Your News? , it's the same as the still variant, but "games" is replaced by "animation".
• At the end of the credits of console Lego games, a variant of the logo is used. The logo starts off with two LEGO minifigure construction workers looking at blueprints, while a forklift and some gold blocks are in the background. The logo then goes into a timelapse of them building the "TT" logo up, though it does stop once for a break where some of them also play with a ball. When the timelapse finishes, one of the men leans on the " t ", causing it to lean, and they run away rather quickly as the logo fades to its normal self, name included.
• On Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 for DS, the logo appears as a sketch on a piece of parchment.
• On the trailer for Lego Harry Potter , it is gray - blue and placed over the thundering background.
• On the Sonic Gems Collection port of Sonic R , the logo is still on a white background. The black background version is also found in the credits.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The sounds of jumping letters and various squeaks.

• The sounds of running cars and metal conversion for the Transformers variant.
• On the Lego variant, we hear the construction workers building. At the end, after the one worker pushes the lowercase "t", we hear a timpani roll. At the end of the roll, just faintly, a sound like Legos falling apart can be heard. On Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures , little sounds and grunts are added to the characters' actions.
• The still variant is seen on every Lego game from the GameCube version of Lego Star Wars: The Video Game onwards.
• The Lego variant appears after the end of the credits of most Lego games starting with Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures .
• The normal variant only appears on Super Monkey Ball Adventure , the PlayStation Portable games F1 Grand Prix and World Rally Championship , and the two The Chronicles of Narnia adaptation games they developed.
• Also appears on the 2005 Nintendo GameCube/PlayStation 2 port of Sonic R included in Sonic Gems Collection , plastering the previous logo.

Legacy: Opinions of this logo have been mixed, with some praising the simplicity of the logo and its variants on the many LEGO games they've developed, and others criticizing it for not being as creative as its predecessors.

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Porter airlines introduces new viporter loyalty program.

Porter Airlines is reinventing its frequent flyer program.

Porter Airlines is reimagining a frequent flyer program which it is branding as ViPorter. This frequent flyer program is being spun up alongside the launch of the new Embraer E195-E2 into Porter's service.

Rewarding “most elite passengers”

In the words of Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Porter Airlines,

"As we expand our network across North America and introduce amenities for all our passengers that create an elevated economy travel experience, we are also offering our VIPorter members new benefits and bringing frequent travellers perks that other airlines typically only provide to their most elite passengers. VIPorter enables members to earn valuable benefits with fewer flights and less annual spend, further elevating the experience for economy travellers."

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Indeed, ViPorter will give a minimum of five points per dollar spent on airfares, checked bags, flight changes, and seat selection versus two points per dollar previously. Accumulating 5,000 ViPorter points is sufficient to redeem for a short-haul flight, and 8,500 ViPorter points to start becoming eligible to redeem for a long-haul flight.

ViPorter points can be combined with cash to cover the cost of flying on Porter Airlines. Plus, for signing on, there is a 500-point bonus up for grabs after completing a first flight with the airline.

As Jackson explained;

“Other airline programs make earning points and redeeming benefits overly complex, and typically don’t provide full earning power at lower fares. We value the loyalty of all of our passengers. That’s why our members earn 100% of their points on all Porter fares, including Basic economy. That’s just another way we respect economy travellers."

Avid Traveler and Porter Reserve

As a means of rewarding frequent fliers with exclusive perks, Porter Airlines’ reimagining of the frequent flyer program includes two new perks. The first is Avid Traveler status, and the second is PorterReserve.

First, after reaching $2,000 of ViPorter spending in a calendar year, ViPorter members get Avid Traveler Status. This unlocks more benefits, enabling them to move up through the four tiers of Avid Traveler status. Perks include more points per spend, complementary seat selection, services at the airport, and seats with more legroom on board. Most other airlines do not have such portability.

Second, according to the airline, “Members with at least $3,000 in qualifying spend receive a PorterReserve certificate, giving them a confirmed PorterReserve all-inclusive travel experience.” For each additional $2,000 spent, the airline will issue another PorterReserve certificate.

Other perks for loyal Porter passengers

The airline stated every passenger is eligible for free alcoholic beverages in glassware, free snacks, plus free WiFi with advertisements on the E195-E2 aircraft. However, all ViPorter members can login to the WiFi to avoid “advertising interruption” according to the airline.

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To round it off, ViPorter benefits can be extended for up to 18 months due to "parental leave," if you're a new parent staying home with a baby.

Is this the kind of frequent flyer program that makes you want to fly Porter Airlines? Let us know in the comments.

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