Let’s travel around the world!

msteudel asked:


My wife and I were thinking of traveling to Vancouver this March. We had forgotten that the Olympics would be there in February and the Paralympics in March. There don’t seem to be as many events in the Winter version of the Paralympics. Does anybody know if huge crowds are still expected in Vancouver throughout March?

Bi_Guy asked:


Hey,

So let it be known now, I’m not asking this question so I can get snarky remarks back. I don’t know how stupid this will sound because I don’t know the answer so if you feel like saying something rude, just hit Ctrl W now.

Anyways! I am 17 (18 in January), and I just moved to Vancouver from Toronto. I began skiing about 4 years ago, have skied in Quebec numerous times, but have been mostly limited to Ontario’s Blue Mountain. Despite my hometown’s sad excuse for decent ski mountains, I believe I can say with some confidence that I am a skilled skier. After moving out here to BC, I am quitting my elite-level hockey (’AAA’) to pursue my passion: skiing!

I am joining a 12-week program where from 8:30 to 3:30 Saturday AND Sunday at Cypress Mountain, I train for competive freestyle skiing. It begins early January and ends in March.

There is no doubt in my mind that I will be able to compete when this training ends, but as to at which level, I’m unsure. My dream is to compete in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics… I know that is not going to happen, I started too late, but is there any hope in my future of skiing in the following Winter Olympic Games? Or at least internationally?

Please assume that I am on the slopes every weekend and during each holiday I get, even outside of this development program I have eluded to.

If anybody has any tips on how to make this happen (assuming it is not laughable), feel free to leave them with your response.

sweet_emotion asked:


The Vancouver Olympics are not held until Feb. 12 - 28, 2010.

http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/work-and-volunteer/job-opportunities/-/33920/17tnbwf/index.html

If Not Now, When?

Working at the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is more than a job. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to become a champion of change, and an ambassador of the possible. Job satisfaction at VANOC isn’t measured by the size of your workspace or responsibilities, but in the size of the mountain you help move. Staging an Olympic and Paralympic Games is an enormously complicated and rewarding mission. Every member of the Vancouver 2010 Workforce makes that mission possible.

So, what are you waiting for? Put yourself in the ultimate game.

VANOC Launches Employee Loan Program

Putting on the Games takes a workforce of thousands, and VANOC is looking to fill its 2010 roster with the support of local businesses and organizations

Incidentally, here is some Job Opps from the Vancouver Olympics:

Beck, pouring the Kool-Aid to conservatives slobbering for it every day!

Xtal asked:


I now have a website for people to buy travel online (I’m a new travel agent). I was thinking of advertising in newspapers for a “special” price on a cruise. Do people actually buy cruises they see listed in the newspaper or should I think of something else? I wanted to offer a discount package for people in the midwest that would include airfare & the cruise (from florida to the bahamas). Any suggestions???

N/A asked:


So Canada is spending 900 million on defense for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Any idea what it’s going towards? I’m working it so I should probably know this. But I don’t. So any idea, Because we already have all the equipment and we’re not getting paid extra soo?

Hi asked:


Me and my brother plan on driving to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics. My brother will be 18, and I will be 16. Is there an age you have to be in order to leave the country?

Thanks!

™PinkiThink asked:


land vacation? Im going to be a solo traveler so I dont know where are some great placs to travel to where there is great nightlife for young people(Im a 22 year old female) and that has great cuisine. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Hodel asked:


Vancouver is holding the 2010 winter Olympics next year. Not directed to Vancouver personally but in general what are some draw backs to hosting the Olympics in a city

Thanks in advance

JAF asked:


In particular, if there are good resources for mileage plans, seat selectors and the like. I want to make a reference page with useful travel links.

Jebbie asked:


Really overwhelmed, mom and I want to tour either Thailand or Egypt with land and cruise travel but don’t know how to pick a good tour company. Any tips>

Scarlett asked:


I Need Help With My Coursework And I Need To Know What The Negative Effects Of Air Travel Are, Please Help (bare In Mind I Am 12)

Snow asked:


Should you not indulge in any amount of alcohol during medication for Malaria and after medication and does air travel have an effect on Malaria.

zadsdf4 asked:


I’m a Vegetarian, and I feel it would be a contradiction to frequently air travel while supporting animal welfare. Your thoughts?

Indra asked:


I am planning for a trip to egypt in the Mid of April with package Nile cruise tip from Noga tour.Anyone before used it?…..Are they good?
I will like to have any kind of feedbacks.

Thanks for your replies.

Kristina L asked:


Many of the ‘deals’ on travel packages are for 2 people, so as a single I would have to pay more. Same thing with cruises. Looking for interesting, safe, fun places to travel that I can go by myself and not break the bank.
Michael - LOVE the Kerala Houseboat tours, I’m totally going to do this - but not really an “alone” activity. Much more ‘couple’ oriented. But I’m very grateful for this resource.

ipod-shuffle asked:


am looking for a 7/9 day guided trip to Egypt end of Sep 08 that includes everything (including a cruise on the nile) and the usual site seeing. Do you have any recommendation for travel agents who can do this for me? This is for 2 adults and 2 kids from Bangalore, India. Thanks.

Is September a good time to visit Egypt?

Bejy asked:


I recently flew Lufthansa from Abuja to frankfurt but my journey was spoilt by the terrible presurre-like pain I felt in my ear towards the end if the trip. I’m now scarred of air travel as a result. Has anyone else had a similar experience? How can one possibly prevent such, cope with it when it occurs or recover quickly from it afterwards?