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Travelling with Zero Waste

Posted on May 4, 2017 by admin| Comments Off

Tips for a garbage free vacation From the German company Green Pearls Sustainable Tourism I love these ideas!­ ­ ­ ­ Darmstadt, May 4, 2017 *** From the principle traveling is not really eco- friendly. Nevertheless, it does not help … Continue reading →

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Best Countries for Women Working Abroad

Posted on March 7, 2017 by admin| Comments Off

From InterNations Insider’s Survey Hungary and Bahrain prove great locations for expat women who want to work abroad, but Luxembourg, Taiwan, and Germany top the chart An above-average share of women worry about the cost of living and taxation abroad … Continue reading →

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Luggage Buying Tips

Posted on March 1, 2017 by admin| Comments Off

Here are some luggage ideas from manufacturer/Distributor The Holiday Group. I’m going to China soon. I don’t want to be the “Over Packer”! Smart Luggage traveller: Travelpro For those who need to keep charged on the go, technology enhanced luggage … Continue reading →

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Get Best Flight Prices this Summer

Posted on January 11, 2017 by admin| Comments Off

Thinking about your summer travel plans? I just discovered the cheapflights.ca website that has all sorts of info about when to buy airline tickets. Generally, they advise 4-5 months in advance for the best fares. Most expensive time just about … Continue reading →

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Tips to Book Flights Smarter!

Posted on August 28, 2016 by admin| Comments Off

I came across this article in Money Sense magazine, Booking Mistakes to Avoid …some great advice and ways to save on costly blunders. Good stuff!

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Great tips from a fellow travel writer!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by admin| Comments Off

Michele Sponagle has some very creative ideas to get you out of all sorts of binds while travelling. Hair shampoo for stain removal…shower caps for wrapping dirty boots…body lotion for shoe shining. Good stuff!!

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Newsletter Profile: UN Women in the Pacific

Posted on August 22, 2014 by admin| Leave a comment

Prior to leaving for Vietnam, I did some e-volunteering for UN Women in the Pacific Islands. Here is a profile of me they recently featured in their newsletter…

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Toronto's Lucy Izon shared a wealth of Twitter information in Sarasota.

Lucy Izon’s Twitter Tips

Posted on January 7, 2014 by admin| Leave a comment

Lucy Izon, whose CanadaCool website is the coolest, is a Twitter goddess and a few of us at the SATW Canadian Chapter meeting in Sarasota were privileged to have her share some of her immense knowledge. Of course, we had … Continue reading →

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Social Media Tips for Bloggers

Posted on January 6, 2014 by admin| Leave a comment

Heather Greenwood Davis, the award-winning blogger behind Globetrotting Mama gave the SATW Canadian Chapter members meeting in Sarasota many useful tips about utilizing social media. Heather traveled around the world with her husband and two children and became an online … Continue reading →

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Action Steps to Build Your Brand

Posted on January 5, 2014 by admin| Leave a comment

At a recent SATW Canadian Chapter meeting in Sarasota, I attended a number of professional development seminars that were excellent and helpful for any self-employed person. Following are points gleaned from a presentation by Marjorie A. Floyd of Strategic Marketing … Continue reading →

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