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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There are a lot of ways to earn free travel perks and trips this summer, and if you try your luck, you just might be one of the happy winners. With a dozen summer contests, sweepstakes and giveaways already covered , there are more to sign up for if you want to play along. Discover erupting volcanoes in Iceland, elegant Italian country vacations and family activity gift boxes sent to your home, it’s all up for grabs. Or you can become a brand ambassador for Marriott Bonvoy’s 30 brands for free travel around the world. Here are six more travel sweepstakes, raffles and contests that could have you enjoying free travel in no time. Score the ultimate Australian adventure for two Thanks to YHA Australia (the Youth Hostels Association), adventurous travelers can win a dream trip down under for free. The Australia Awaits Competition is part of the greater rejuvenation of global travel to Australia as the country’s … [Read more...] about 6 More Travel Sweepstakes And Contests For Free Trips This Summer

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s hard to find a business or a brand that isn’t currently being turned inside out by a wave of young and ambitious entrepreneurs. Add to that, over the past decade, tequila has been quietly rebelling—its image overhauled from slurpy frat boy shots to a high-brow spirit, designed to be proudly displayed on a mantle or bar cart and sipped with ease. Launched in 2013, by two under-30 British friends Max Davies-Gilbert and Robin Clough, Tequila Enemigo is at the forefront of that regime change. To start, they shattered the myth that tequila can’t be aged with their two award-winning expressions. Tequila Enemigo’s Añejo Cristalino 89 is aged for over a year, while Extra Añejo 00 stays put for at least three. Traditionally, tequila is aged in re-used Bourbon barrels, but Enemigo uses handmade American oak vessels, hewn from white Quercus alba oak that has been air dried for at least 26 months. It is immediately clear … [Read more...] about Before Bryan Cranston’s Mezcal Two Young Brits Travelled To Mexico And Created Something Unique

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, with experts saying that President Joe Biden might cancel student loans for more than 40 million Americans any day now, erasing debt balances averaging over $37,000. But what if you don’t qualify? Or what if it doesn’t happen? Working remote and traveling might be the answer. Lucky for you, many companies recognize that their employees need help repaying student loan debt—along with the fact that many people want to work from home or work and travel. FlexJobs—a job-search search site that specializes in flexible and remote employment—has identified 30 companies that provide student loan repayment assistance and hire for remote jobs. This means you can travel the world, earn money and not have to worry about student loans. Many of the companies on the FlexJobs list offer student loan support via a monthly payment to people who are currently repaying debt. Other … [Read more...] about Student Loan Forgiveness: Is Travel The Answer?

Bangkok’s food scene is as vibrant as the city is. From street eats to fine dining, the variety of food options available is endless. Of course, it is not only the local Thai food that dominates the culinary scene- you’ll find authentic ramen, sushi, Korean barbeque, tacos or pizza on every corner. But if you think that’s all there is, you’re missing out. Even if you cannot travel the world, your palette can indeed travel across the globe in Bangkok. Now buckle up; here is where to find underrated international cuisines in Bangkok! Burmese Thailand’s next-door neighbour, Myanmar (Burma) ‘s food is sinfully overlooked in the international food scene. You’re mistaken if you think Burmese food should be similar to Thai food. Influenced by South and Southeast Asia, Burmese dishes often rely on savoury, sour and salty flavours. The unique blend of ingredients such as pickled tea, chickpea powder or ground dried shrimp might surprise you! Laphet (Image via Flickr) … [Read more...] about Where to find underrated international cuisines in Bangkok

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Product designers love to add features they think customers will find useful or desirable. Why not, particularly when these additional capabilities seem to offer a competitive advantage? And, on electronic products, many features add little or no cost to the finished product – they are merely software changes. There’s one problem with expanding a product’s capability: features often add friction. They may require the customer to make more choices. They often add complexity. They force customers to think . With Great Power Comes Great Complexity Here’s a case in point. I recently checked into a hotel, and, arriving in the room, found it a bit chilly. I searched the walls for a thermostat, but didn’t find one. Momentarily flummoxed, I then looked for a hand-held remote control. Sure enough, next to the typical black television remote, there was a white one to control the air conditioning. The remote had … [Read more...] about Complexity Can Cost You Customers

Representative image: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis This Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce a major "Heal in India initiative", under which the government plans to take the medical tourism market, worth $6 billion in 2020, to $15 billion over the next four years. But how is India placed on the world tourism map and what all is it planning to be among the top draw for people with medical needs? What’s the status of medical tourism in India now? India is ranked 10th out of the top 46 countries in the Medical Tourism Index 2020-21 by the Medical Tourism Association. However, industry insiders like Ahmed Danish of Healthtrip, a leading company that facilitates treatment for patients in India, say India stands at number three or four in terms of drawing the maximum number of foreigners every year for medical reasons. Experts say the country’s dominance in the global medical tourism market, with its world-class healthcare facilities and … [Read more...] about MC Explains | What an initiative like Heal in India can achieve

OK, picture this: A group from the future travels back in time to save the souls of the human race from being imprisoned in a future blockchain hellscape. They need to get people out of this dimension to achieve Soulvation . advertisement advertisement No, it’s not the synopsis of a forthcoming James Cameron film, but the narrative premise of a party hosted last weekend by the inventor of Minecraft at the Los Angeles Coliseum—in the world’s largest air-supported dome. On Saturday, Minecraft creator Markus Persson (aka Notch) hosted “ . party()”, an experiential nightclub concept named as a coding joke referring to running a “party function or subroutine.” The party was created with Los Angeles-based creative studio Production Club , and the goal was to make the experience feel “impossible” for the 1,800 people in attendance by combining music sets by artists including Justice, 2ManyDjs, surprise guests Zedd b2b Alvin Risk, Starya, and … [Read more...] about This narrative-driven party, hosted by the creator of Minecraft, could be the future of live events

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin While the experts debate whether we have entered a recession, many business owners are taking action to protect themselves from an economic downturn. Recessions are to be expected as the economy cycles up and down over decades. How you weather and survive the storm is how to protect yourself during any inevitable economic downturn. Many fear recessions, but the more proactive you can be about them, the better chances you will have to get through them relatively unscathed. There are a few ways business owners can prepare for a recession: 1. Decrease spending Now is the most critical time to examine your spending and ensure you keep your business's healthy net profit margins. 2. Build up cash reserves It's time to manage your cash carefully and build up cash reserves . Build an emergency fund to help you get through leaner times in your business. Cash is the lifeline to your company and anticipate sales to … [Read more...] about Recession Fears And How To Protect Your Business From An Economic Downturn

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There's an often used phrase in the world of franchising, "Franchising is being in business for yourself, but not by yourself" (Credit unknown). There are many reasons why investing in a franchise brand is an attractive proposition for many would-be business owners, as opposed to setting up a venture from scratch. By joining an established franchise, you're joining a business with a proven track record of success and with a product or service that is tried and tested, with all of the trademarking done and the processes and systems in place so that you can be up and running and generating an income quickly and efficiently. You also benefit from the franchisor’s training, reputation, brand marketing, experience, know-how and support from the head operational team. Coupled with that, there's also the fact that in the current economic climate, the availability of start-up finance may well be easier to secure for a franchise launch … [Read more...] about Franchising’s Superpower: The Power Of Team

Since the beginning of the pandemic, studies have repeatedly shown that remote work doesn't adversely affect productivity. But we know there's something irreplaceable about seeing our colleagues in person--especially when it comes to intangibles like culture, collaboration, and purpose . Pre-pandemic, the standard was fully in-person work. Mid-pandemic, the standard was fully remote work. We've tried the extremes. Now it's time to find a happy medium: Hybrid . Isolating the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls of working from home (WFH) takes some trial and error. The experimentation may intimidate some companies who don't want to take unnecessary risks, especially in a challenging market climate. Good news: You can use my company, Thirdlove, as an example. For the past five months, I've been experimenting with hybrid work initiatives and identified a number of best practices along the way. Work From Home Pros No commute = more time for … [Read more...] about 4 Hybrid Work Initiatives to Implement Now