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45 Business Traveling Hacks That'll Save You Time, Stress & Money

  In theory, traveling for a conference seems glamorous.  Your company is paying for you to go someplace new and exciting where you'll stay in swanky hotels, meet lots of fabulous people, and learn tons of new things. But sometimes, reality isn't so sweet. Maybe your flight gets delayed, or your luggage gets lost, or your hotel room has a barely functional A/C unit, or your favorite suit somehow ends up with coffee all over it. Not so glamorous after all.  Luckily, there are a few things you can do to stack the deck in your favor. I polled my teammates -- all frequent business travellers -- to find out their favorite hacks and tricks for making conference travel more enjoyable. Below is what they recommend you do on your next conference trip. Planning Your Trip 1)  Make sure you understand your company's expense policies. Knowing what kinds of things you can expense and how the whole process works will help you make smart purchasing decisions on the road. 2)  Let Twitter an

27 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Salesperson in Your Life

  It's the time of year for cookies and eggnog, family and coworker get-togethers ... and buying presents for people you know very little about. Did you pick the colleague in your work gift exchange who pulls overnight shifts by himself? Is Uncle Marty bringing his new girlfriend to your holiday party? Giving is not always nicer than receiving. Check out our key takeaways from the best sales books of all time We can't help you with everyone on your list (didn't your second cousin Pete say he liked golf once? A golf tie?). But we do have you covered if you're shopping for that special salesperson in your life. Any one of these presents is certain to bring a smile to a salesperson's face. You're welcome. Best Gifts for Salespeople An epic pen Bluetooth headset Stress balls Website domain LinkedIn Sales Navigator Sales books Goal planner An improv class Questions card deck Wi-Fi hotspot cufflinks Daily affirmation calendar Presentation software iPhone laser pointer

The Essential Packing Checklist: Hacks & Tips for Business Travelers [Infographic]

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  Packing for business travel can be a bit of a struggle. You leave your place thinking you've got everything you need, and then realize once you get to the airport that you forgot your phone charger.  Sure, it's easy to overlook things when you're forced to pack light, but leaving behind the essentials could throw off your whole trip. What are the most important items you should always remember to pack? And what are some great traveling hacks that'll make your life so much easier in the long run? For some key business traveling tips, check out the infographic below from Café Quill. It covers everything from an essential packing list, packing hacks and tips, and useful information on current TSA regulations. (Read this blog post for more business traveling hacks that'll save you time, stress, and money.) 92 Save

موزه سنجش (خانه سلماسی)

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  تاریخچه موزه سنجش زمان ساخت بنای این موزه تقریبا در سال ۱۲۵۳ بوده که این تاریخ مربوط به اواسط دوره قاجار است. موزه سنجش در گذشته منزل شخصی، یک فرد ثروتمند به نام آقای سلماسی بوده است اما پس از مرگ او در سال ۱۳۷۴ میراث فرهنگی این خانه بزرگ را از خانواده وی خرید و پس از گذشت ۶ سال مرمت و تعمیر ساختمان، در سال ۱۳۸۱ به موزه سنجش تبدیل شد. سر انجام موزه سنجش در آثار ملی کشور به شماره ۱۸۶۲ ثبت شد و هر ساله افراد زیادی برای بازدید از آن راهی تبریز می شوند. نقشه و معرفی بخش های مختلف موزه سنجش ساختمان موزه سنجش از900 متر مربع زیر بنا برخوردار و از 2 طبقه متشکل شده و هر قسمت آن به ابزار آلات خاصی اختصاص یافته است. مصالحی که برای ساخت این بنا به کار رفته اند؛ شامل سنگ لاشه با ملات ساروج در پی ها و دیواره های زیرزمین آن ترکیبی از سنگ و آجر است. همچنین دیوار های همکف آن از جنس خشت با روکش آجری است. پس از این که از در موزه وارد شوید، به یک دالان می رسید و بعد از آن یک حیاط بزرگ مربعی شکل به چشم می خورد. در دور تا دور حیاط، پنجره هایی بسیار زیبا وجود دارند که جذابیت فضا را دو چندان کرده اند. اگر

The ultimate travel bucket list 2020: 50 must-see destinations ranked by most popular, trendiest and most overrated

  Maybe it’s touring the Colosseum, or walking along the Great Wall of China. Maybe it’s finally seeing the world from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or floating 1,400 feet below sea level in the Dead Sea. Most of us have at least a short list of the places we want to see before we die – the so-called “bucket list”. Whatever the state of your list, it’s never too late to start checking off those can’t-miss destinations. To get you started, we’ve built the ultimate travelers’ bucket list – the most up-to-date collection of places you shouldn’t miss in 2020. We scoured tips from a variety of noted travel publications and expert travel editors, such as   Travel + Leisure ,   The Travel Channel , and   Condé Nast Traveller . We compiled a list of all the destinations and attractions they mentioned, then analyzed this data to determine which places are the most popular, the trendiest, and the most overrated. Whether you’re dreaming of the Northern Lights or ready to head Down Under, click on a

The best travel blogs: 50 must-read, top travel blogs for experienced adventurers and aspiring travelers

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  Ready to go on an adventure? You could throw caution to the wind and hit the road without a plan. But, if you want to maximize your time and get the most out of your vacation, you should consult the experts to find the best getaways, secret trails, and can’t-miss eateries that only those who devote their lives to traveling the world can help you find. Which experts can guide you to the sights you don’t want to miss, take you off the beaten path, and help you eat and play like a local? Travel bloggers. And, we’ve found some of the best of the best, who share their adventures and give you tips so you can travel like a pro. Our picks for the best travel blogs have something for everyone, from solo female travelers to active parents to photographers to family travelers to millennials. So, browse our 51 best travel blogs, pick those that resonate with your travel style or that inspire you to move beyond your comfort zone to go on an adventure, and then plan your next trip.  Please note, w

Public health considerations while resuming international travel

  As a visitor traveling from the United States, you must obtain a visa, which you can apply for before you leave for Cuba.   — Conde Nast Traveler As the reporters who traveled to the Group of 20 summit meeting with President Obama from Hawaii piled out and walked under the wing to record his arrival…  —The New York Times ​Passengers travelling to Bristol Airport are being urged to leave extra time as roadworks clog up a major link road for an entire month.  —Bristol Post Originally from Athens, and having lived in London for five years, he’d travelled on the train specifically to head in to town to “see the drunken crowds. It should be fun.”  —The Guardian  1. INTRODUCTION Many countries have halted some or all international travel since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but now have plans to re-open travel. This document outlines key considerations for national health authorities when considering or implementing the gradual return to international travel operations. The decision-ma

Traveling or Travelling?

  How great is it to travel? To meet new people, see new places, experience different cultures, live life the way life is lived somewhere else. Plenty of good things are associated with travel, but there’s one particular issue that can make traveling annoying: the spelling. Travel is easy enough to spell and not at all confusing, but “traveling,” “traveler,” “traveled”? These words are a common cause of confusion because some people spell them with one L while others use two. Traveling or travelling depends on where is your audience. Traveling is the preferred spelling in the U.S. Travelling is the preferred spelling in the UK or in the Commonwealth. This American-British spelling difference carries for other forms: traveled or travelled and traveler or traveller. Here’s a tip:  Want to make sure your writing always looks great? Grammarly can save you from misspellings, grammatical and punctuation mistakes, and other writing issues on all your favorite websites. To clarify, if you look

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on travel and transport

  International travel (outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) Travellers arriving in Scotland from certain countries and regions overseas may be required, by law, to quarantine by self-isolation for 14 days after arrival. See  the list of countries to which this applies . The list is reviewed frequently against the evidence available and it changes from time to time. If you travel back from a country, to which the quarantine rule applies, to another part of the UK, but your final destination is Scotland, you must follow the rules that are in place in Scotland.  guidance on international travel and quarantine People who live in a Level 3 or 4 local authority area in Scotland are now required to stay in that area unless they have a reasonable excuse to travel, such as work, education, or welfare reasons –  see travelling around Scotland. Going on holiday, including abroad, is not a reasonable excuse to leave a level 3 or 4 area. If it has been announced that y