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When Vacations Go Bad: Everything You Need to Know about AirBnB Customer Service
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Vacations are supposed to be everything wonderful in life: time spent with family, long days filled with sunshine, explorations of new food and new places, and an escape from the same old routine.
They're great...until they aren't. It might have been the food made you sick or that the "incredible ocean view!" is anything but. On our recent trip to Miami, it wasn't the food or the view that let us down: it was our AirBnB. Thanks to that experience, I've come away as a bit of an expert in AirBnB customer service.
So, if you find yourself away from home, and your AirBnB isn't what you were promised online, here's what you need to know.
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Labels: family travel, Florida, travel tips, US Travel
Best AirBnBs in the World: Travel Bloggers share Their Favorite Unique AirBnB Listings
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
If you're looking for a hotel alternative on your travels, AirBnB is a great choice: the extensive listings and ability to meet locals has made this one of my favorite ways to get more out of my trips.
Best of all, the properties typically cost less than a hotel room and most come with kitchens so I can save money on eating out. It's the fun of travel with the budgeting ability of home.
Not surprisingly, my fellow travel bloggers share my love and have stayed in some unique AirBnB listings around the world. The next time that you're planning your travel accommodations, consider one of these best AirBnBs in the world!
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Labels: hotels, travel tips
1st Class Kid Travel Pillow: The Plane Accessory Every Traveling Family Needs | A Review
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Every parent who travels with their kids knows that preparation and the right products are key to a memorable family trip and content children. As we do our best to show the globe to our small kids, we've been testing out products that are supposed to make that experience easier.
On our latest trip out west, we had one thing that really saved the day: the 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow. Here's why it ended up being perfect for our preschooler!
Family Travel StressI really love traveling with my kids. Seeing the world has been a passion of mine since I was tiny human, and I certainly wasn't going to change or stop that because I had kids of my own. 99% of the time, going out into the great big world with them is a pleasure: I get to create memories with them in new places, and see familiar spots in a fresh way through their eyes.
But. (and there is always a but.)
There's that 1% of our time together that makes me want to pull my hair out. These moments usually occur when we're all tired, hungry, and uncomfortable, and just want to be back in our comfy beds at home. Typically, the grumpiness is solved with a solid meal and a good night's rest, and we go back to having fun.
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Labels: family travel, travel tips
30 Things I've Learned after 3 Years of Travel Blogging
Monday, June 5, 2017
Unlike many bloggers, I don't have a hard and fast blog birthday. I've been blogging (sometimes seriously, sometimes not so much) since September 2010, I rebranded in December 2013, and refocused in May 2014. Given those options, I usually pick May 2014 as the moment that everything changed for me since that's when I went on my first press trip, fell in love with the world of travel blogging, and decided to focus solely on travel.
Since then, I've had plenty of ups and more than my fair share of downs. I've walked away from the blog twice (once for more than 4 months). I've stressed myself out instead of focusing on the positive. I've compared myself to other travel bloggers and felt this small when I didn't measure up.
Three years into this journey, I still learn a little more every day. Yet, I have gained some valuable lessons in the process: here are the 30 things I've learned after 3 years of being a travel blogger.
Posted by Natalie at Monday, June 05, 2017
Labels: blog, travel tips
120 Top North American Destinations: Where and When to Go in 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
This post originally appeared on Hipmunk's Tailwind blog on January 11, 2017. It was written by Kelly Soderlund, and is republished here with permission.
It's a new year, and with it comes the endless possibilities for the adventures, experiences, and memories that travel brings. But with uncertainty abroad, many Americans may choose to stay closer to home this year. Yet domestic travel can be just as challenging to plan as excursions abroad. And while most travel data analyses concentrate on when to buy or where to go, just as crucial is when to go. Indeed, at Hipmunk we get asked all the time when the best time to travel to a particular destination is (read: the cheapest).
Posted by Natalie at Friday, May 26, 2017
5 Things that Will Make You Feel More Prepared for Travel
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Travel forces us to get out of our comfort zones, and that unfamiliarity is one thing that travel lovers crave. Not everyone seeks out that uncomfortable aspect of travel, but it's a part of the experience whether you embrace it or not.
If you want to travel but also want to feel more confident in taking those steps toward planning a great trip, here's what you should do.
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, May 24, 2017
When Traveling Is Unpredictable (and What You Can Do about It)
Monday, May 15, 2017
Vacation is supposed to be the time when we recharge our batteries. It's an escape from the regular ins and outs of life: the bills, the commute, the school run. It's a chance to explore the world around us and experience life in one of the many beautiful places around the globe.
Traveling is fun. Until it's not.
No one wants something to disrupt their carefully planned and budgeted trips, but sometimes things happen. I've been traveling since I was a little kid, and the majority of our trips have been wonderful. They've gone exactly as planned, and generally exceeded expectations.
But there have been a few that have gone south for a variety of reasons, all of which were completely unpredictable.
Posted by Natalie at Monday, May 15, 2017
10 Things to Know before You Start to Plan Your Arizona + Utah Road Trip
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The countdown is on for our upcoming road trip to the Western U.S., and I am so busy putting the final details on our itinerary. The majority of our trip will take place in Arizona and Utah, which have so many incredible locations that it's been hard to narrow down exactly where we need to go!
Our original plan had been to fly in and out of Denver, Colorado, and do a quick excursion into northern Utah as part of that loop. However, when we realized that we were leaving out so many incredible sights in the neighboring states, we had to rethink that plan. We expanded our original route into the multi-state road trip that we'll actually be taking.
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Labels: family travel, travel tips, US Travel
The Easiest Way to Turn Your Travel Pictures into Photo Books
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
This post was sponsored by Blurb. I was provided a complimentary photo book of my choice and compensation in exchange for my honest review.
Fun fact: I was the yearbook nerd in middle school (my claim to fame was that I was the editor of my yearbook in both 8th grade and 12th grade). When you consider that I spent most of my lunches during my senior year pouring over layouts, it's no wonder that I still love travel photography and editing and creating photo books.
Yet, with all of the craziness of day-to-day life, those photos seem to stay backed up on my hard drive. My older child is going to be 4 in just a few short weeks, and I've only made photo books that cover up to her 2nd birthday. I'm 2 years behind at this point.
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, April 05, 2017
Simple Concept, Big Impact: Making Travel Easier with the Demi Hugger
Monday, March 13, 2017
I think it should be a rule that, when you have kids, you grow at least one more arm for every kid you bring into the family.
Yes, you'd probably look ridiculous with those octopus-like appendages, but let's be honest: as a parent, you already have barf in your hair and a mysterious stain on your pants, you can't remember where you put your keys (again), and there's likely a small human clinging to some part of you. So, ridiculous basically becomes a relative term.
Until the human race figures out that whole additional arms thing, parents are left to struggle on their own terms, navigating small humans who love to pretend that they are hard of hearing. While I adore traveling with my little Cosmos Mariners, it can be stressful to juggle the holding of small hands, the pushing of suitcases, and the organizing of carry-ons.
Posted by Natalie at Monday, March 13, 2017
9 Ways to Improve Your Travel Photography Skills
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
I've always loved taking pictures, but it wasn't until I bought my first DSLR that I really caught the photography bug. I rarely buy souvenirs from the places that we visit since my photos make for a much better way to remember trips by.
If you're interested in travel photography, know that there's definitely a learning curve. Travel photography requires the right equipment, techniques, and skills. It might seem overwhelming at first, but with some practice, you can have your photos looking breathtaking.
Here are nine tips to improve your travel photography skills:
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Our 2017 Travel Wishlist
Friday, December 16, 2016
As the new year looms, I've started doing one of my favorite things: picking out where we might go in the coming 12 months.
Since we traveled far less in 2016 than we did in 2015 (due to my 2nd pregnancy), I'm excited to have so many possibilities open to us. No more worrying about the Zika virus! No more wondering how I could travel without panicking about being so far from my doctor! No more waddling and being tired!
Posted by Natalie at Friday, December 16, 2016
Labels: family travel, travel, travel tips
Smarter, Easier Family Travel: Why You Should Add the gb Pockit Stroller to Your Must-Pack List {A Review}
Thursday, April 14, 2016
This post was sponsored by GBChildUsa as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the gb Pockit to facilitate my review.
By far, the most difficult part of traveling with a little one is the amount of stuff that we have to pack for her. While we've streamlined the process a bit over the last 2.5 years, I still find myself hauling around her travel cot, her toddler backpack and leash, our bulky stroller, and her beloved Frozen luggage.
Posted by Natalie at Thursday, April 14, 2016
Labels: family travel, travel tips
10 Things You'll Think after Becoming a Travel Blogger
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
|Travel blogging means views like this while you're working!
{Cozumel, Mexico}
Over the last 24 months, my relationship with my blog has gone from we're-just-aquaintances to my other child. I plan what I'm doing around my posts and what I need to do for it. And like, a small child that needs constant attention and nourishment, the blog has slowly grown and--dare I say?--started to thrive.
Also, like a child, the blog has caused me many, many days of stress and sleepless nights as I try to fix technical problems that are way beyond my comprehension, juggle social media marketing with hanging out with my family, and the overwhelming feeling that I will never, ever, ever get everything done on this thing that needs to be done.
If you're thinking about starting a travel blog, here's what to expect after you've picked your travel blog name, set up your website, and opened those social media accounts.
Be prepared: it's one heck of a ride! If you're the happy current owner of a travel blog, these blog phases are probably the story of your life, too.
Posted by Natalie at Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Labels: blog, featured, travel tips
8 Things to Ask Yourself before Adding Sponsored Travel to Your Blog
Monday, February 8, 2016
In the world of blogging, growing a brand can open up the doors to some amazing opportunities: from becoming a brand's ambassador to reviewing products, the possibilities for blog partnerships continue to grow as companies realize the immense power of the influence of bloggers.
As a travel blogger, adding sponsored travel to my site has been one of my biggest accomplishments--and challenges. Despite common preconceptions, sponsored travel isn't free travel (not by a long shot!).
Sponsored travel requires many hours of preparation before those crucial travel days. If sponsored travel is approached with some thought and plenty of planning, these partnerships with convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), hotels, attractions, and travel brands can help you build your own blog.
Posted by Natalie at Monday, February 08, 2016
7 Ways Travel Allows Me to Be My Best Self
Monday, December 21, 2015
As far back as I can remember, traveling has been a major influence in my life. It wasn't until I was in college that I began to realize just how much a part of me traveling was, and I began to take steps to keep travel as a priority. That's not always easy when you're a broke college or grad school student, but I did manage to study abroad both in London for a summer and in the Bahamas as a part of a semester-long course (thanks to working 3 jobs).
Posted by Natalie at Monday, December 21, 2015
The Ultimate Round-up of Travel Gift Guides
Friday, November 27, 2015
Christmas is less than a month away. Let the panicking commence!
If you know someone who loves to travel, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find all sorts of travel-related gift guides for every type of traveler: your luxury hotel lovin' sister, your budget backpacking second cousin, and your great-aunt who likes the idea of travel (but, in reality, only goes on the same exact cruise every year).
Basically, if you read this article and you still show up to your family or office party's holiday gathering, don't blame me. You've got more inspiration here than your pocketbook will allow!
So, no excuses. Play like a champion. And buy those travel gifts for your favorite globetrotter.
Posted by Natalie at Friday, November 27, 2015
Labels: Christmas, travel tips
A New Tradition: 8 Reasons to Take a Family Holiday Instead of Exchanging Gifts
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
About this time each year, I start thinking about what I'm going to give my family for Christmas. Lists are made, budgets are created, and I spend hours scouring the internet for gift ideas.
More often than not, I'm usually panicking come December 20th since I either can't come up with a decent present or I've remembered even more people who need gifts. On more than one occasion, I've thought, "I wish we could just forget the gifts and spend more time together!"
|Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland
Best 28th birthday present ever!
We'll probably continue to do gifts for the next year or so for my daughter, but I would love to make a tradition of giving a family holiday to her once she's older. Here's why:
1) It's unexpected.
Giving gifts during the holiday season is what you do. I'm all for contributing to the office gift exchange or continuing to do the present thing with grandparents and cousins. At least within your insular family, you can go countercultural and give experiences instead of more stuff.
2) Your kids will never forget it.
Traveling with my parents and sister was (and still is!) one of my favorite parts of childhood. My sister and I still sit around the table at my parents' house and laugh about stuff we saw and did on some of those trips.
I'm a huge proponent of family travel, as it gives you a chance to bond and step out of the ordinary. Plus, imagine your kids' eyes when they come down on Christmas morning to see their bags packed and a big sign that says, "We're going to (insert destination of your choice)!" Even as an adult, I would flip out about that!
3) Your kids already have enough toys.
Between friends, aunts and uncles, and grandparents, I promise that your child will not feel neglected if you substitute a family holiday for 20 boxes of the hottest new toys. Chances are, those toys will all be broken and/or stuffed under the bed by February 1st anyway.
4) It will give you more time together.
If you ask most parents what they want, you're likely to hear "more time with my kids." You can't exactly wrap up more time in shiny ribbon, but you can budget for a vacation--and the end result is the same. Unwind, leave the phones and tablets at home, and experience what you love about your family for a few days. It will be much better than hearing your kids argue about which toys are theirs.
5) It could be less expensive than giving gifts (depending on where you go).
A family holiday doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg--unless you want it to. There's something out there for every family's budget from all-inclusive family friendly resorts to cabins in a nearby state park.
If you're used to splashing out on extravagant electronics and toys, your Christmas budget could easily be exchanged for a few days elsewhere.
If you're more budget minded during the holidays, you could plan a staycation in a local hotel and finally go see a few of those sites you've been meaning to visit with your family.
6) You don't have to clean up all of that wrapping paper.
Unwrapping presents is fun. Cleaning up all of the tape, wrapping paper, and boxing isn't.
7) Traveling is an incredible educational experience.
A family holiday isn't just about enjoying one another's company. It's also about discovering new things about each other and the places around you. Going on a trip together changes the dynamics of your family, so your kids can see their family group in a new light. They might learn that Dad can hula with the best of them or that Mom can't get enough of the hotel's water park!
If you choose to go somewhere with museums or a historical focus, your kids can learn so much. I remember going to Paris the semester after I'd studied the French Revolution--seeing the Conciergerie after hearing about the Reign of Terror made what I'd learned real. Learning isn't just for school, and it's always better in the company of the people you love.
8) It puts the focus of the holiday on people instead of things.
Joy. Love. New beginnings.
We hear those same themes over and over again throughout the holiday season. What better way to spend the holiday than focusing on the most important people in your life?
If foregoing presents completely seems a too extreme for you, commit to a family holiday, but also include a small gift component, too. You can put a very limited budget on the gifts (say, $5 for each person) or you can tell everyone to get creative and only give handmade gifts. You'll retain the fun factor of gift giving while retaining the majority of your budget for your family holiday.
You could also start by doing smaller trips for birthdays and other special times for your family before changing your Christmas traditions. It might make for an easier tradition for kids who aren't too sure about the idea.
What's your favorite part of the holiday season? Would you consider swapping out gifts for a family vacation?
Posted by Natalie at Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Labels: travel, travel tips
Traveling Overseas with a Toddler or Preschooler: What You Need to Know to Make Your Trip Fantastic
Monday, November 9, 2015
When we originally started to plan our trip to Germany and Luxembourg, taking my daughter wasn't a part of the plan. We had some distinctly non-toddler activities planned, including a trip to the Dachau concentration camp outside of Munich, plus I was worried about how she'd deal with sightseeing and new places to sleep and irregular schedules.
Then, a few things changed: we all decided we didn't have time in our very packed schedule to go to the concentration camp, and Britton started talking about planes all of the time. One afternoon, I was talking with my mom and she asked (again) if Britton could go.
Even though I'd been staunchly against her going up to this point, it was as if a lightbulb went off in my head at that moment.
Why shouldn't Britton go? What was the worst that could happen?
|Running around outside the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, Germany
In a flight of fancy, I applied for and got Britton's first passport, we purchased her plane ticket, and ordered a car seat for our rental vehicle. She was going to Germany with us, a trip that would require her to fly on five different planes, deal with a six-hour time difference, and spend 11 days sightseeing in 6 areas of Germany and Luxembourg.
I was nervous about taking her once everything was in place, but I was excited to share this time with her.
So, how did she do?
For the most part, she was a champion traveler! If you're thinking about traveling long distance with your toddler or preschooler, here's what you need to know.
Lay a groundwork before you leave.
Even if your child has traveled on a plane or overseas before, it's always a good idea to prepare them for what they're about to go through each time. This was Britton's first plane experience and her first time abroad, so we talked a lot about what she'd see and do on the airplane before we even stepped foot in the airport.
I also made sure to show her pictures of the castles, the Alps, and Munich before we left, so she'd have something tangible to focus on.
Be prepared to work on the plane.
And by "work," I mean get yourself in a frenzy as you try to keep a toddler quiet-ish and still-ish for the duration of the flight. Of all of the components of toddler travel, I found the plane rides the most stressful. The space each passenger is given is tiny and not truly suited for someone who's main goal in life is to move as much as possible as often as possible.
We walked up and down the aisles as much as possible. When we were confined to our seats during turbulence, Britton was allowed to watch some of her favorite movies, including "Frozen" and "Paddington Bear" (both of which were in the Delta Sky Kids movie lineup).
|Britton in the Charleston airport testing out her new Frozen headphones
A few other tips for the plane:
- Order the kid's meal before you board. My kid is pretty adventurous when it comes to eating, but she still loves the kid standards (apple slices, bananas, chicken fingers, PB&J, etc). The kid's meals that she got had fresh fruit, a biscuit, cheese, ravioli, juice, and chocolate pudding.
- Bring noise-reducing headphones. Britton loves messing with knobs and buttons, and I didn't want to run the risk of her turning up the movie audio too much. We bought a pair of kids' Frozen headphones and didn't have to worry about her harming her hearing while watching movies.
- Pack some cheap toys. If you get a handful of small toys at the Dollar Store, your child can play with them without worrying about losing them. If one does get left behind or broken, it's no big deal.
Consider doing self-guided or privately guide tours.
Those little legs and little attention spans aren't often made for a traditional 2+ hour walking tour. We ended up doing some self-guided tours of Munich, Luxembourg City, and Trier, which was fantastic, since we could stop and start as necessary.
If you're not as cheap as we are, you could consider hiring a private guide who would be willing to go at a slower pace. Many cities also have shorter tours specifically for kids, so look into booking one of those when traveling with little ones.
Leave free time in your schedule.
At several points in our trip, we'd head back to the hotel in late afternoon to rest, take baths, watch a movie, or play. Having some extra time at the end of the day allowed Britton to wind down and get used to her new schedule. We even had a playground at our hotel in Trier (Berghotel Kockelsberg), which delighted Britton.
Bring a toddler backpack.
First off, I know these look ridiculous. You look as if you're walking your kid on a leash! If you can get over the weird factor, this can be a lifesaver when you're traveling with little kids. Carrying a 30 pound kid can quickly wear anyone out!
|My dad and my daughter in the Residenz in Munich
We'd brought a stroller, but, after a while, Britton would get tired of sitting. We'd put on the backpack and leash (or "lush," as Britton called it), and she'd get to stretch her legs. It was particularly great when we were in museums (so we could keep her from touching everything in sight) or in crowds.
The backpack also served another purpose: it carried a small case of wipes, a few pull-ups, and some snacks. I got to leave my heavy diaper bag back in Charleston, and Britton liked being in charge of her snack stash.
(We had the Brica Safety Harness Backpack in green; it also comes in pink.)
Pack snacks. Lots of snacks.
Even though you'll get peanuts and pretzels and meals on the plane, your toddler will still want more. Having a box of cereal bars and some special treats saved me when my daughter started getting super grumpy on the plane.
When we were on the road trip, those snacks (as well as the ones that we picked up at grocery stores along the way) were crucial to keeping Britton happy in between the stops.
Know that that toddler jet lag is even worse than adult jet lag.
When I get jet lag, I force myself to stay awake as long as possible in order to try and get into some sort of new routine. If I wake up in the middle of the night and can't sleep, I force myself to lay there in bed and just relax.
Toddlers have no concept of either of these coping mechanisms. When they're tired, they want to sleep. When they're ready to get up, they climb out of bed.
Despite our best efforts to readjust Britton's schedule, we still ended up having a very tired, very grumpy toddler on our hands the first day we were in Munich. The first three nights of our trip included a wonderful little break around 3 AM, where Britton decided that she needed a snack and playtime. Next to the plane rides, the readjustment period was the toughest part of traveling with a little one.
Take a travel cot.
When we were booking our rooms, we decided to get family rooms or apartments; these were cheaper, and I'd have more help watching Britton. However, even the family rooms only slept four adults, which meant we'd have to rent another room just for Britton.
Since she's so little and she can sleep just about anywhere, we decided to purchase a toddler travel cot (we used the Regalo My Cot Deluxe, which I can't say enough good things about). At only $27, this was an awesome investment, and she loved her special bed. Since it had such a small profile, we could put it next to my bed, so Britton felt safe and secure in an otherwise unfamiliar room.
I liked that it was soft and comfortable, it only weighed a few pounds, it collapsed easily, and it came with an attached pillow and sleeping bag.
Work some teaching moments into your trip.
At 2-4, your child isn't going to remember everything about the trip—and that's okay. This age is all about living in the moment and appreciating what's directly in front of you.
However, this age group is amazing in that they are constantly soaking up what they're seeing, hearing, and doing. Britton was in love with the castles that we visited, probably because they reminded her of Walt Disney World. Even after she realized that Mickey Mouse wasn't popping out of the castle door, she still liked learning about King Ludwig (who lived at three of the castles we visited: Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, and Linderhof).
|Braving the rain and fog at Neuschwanstein Castle on one of Britton's favorite days of sightseeing
We found her a free pamphlet at Linderhof with his picture on it and told her a little bit about King Ludwig. By the time we'd visited all three places, she was able to tell us that King Ludwig lived in three castles. We heard, "I love King Ludwig!" more than once on the trip!
She was also amazed at the Glockenspiel (which she still calls the "Clock-and-spell"), and tell us regularly that it goes "ding dong!"
These types of experiences excited our toddler so much that, even three weeks after we've returned home, she asks to go back to Germany at least once a day!
Have you traveled with young kids before? What's your best tip?
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Posted by Natalie at Monday, November 09, 2015
Labels: family, Germany 2015, travel, travel tips
14 Awesome Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life
Friday, November 6, 2015
Is anyone else stunned that it's already November? Once that calendar flips over after Halloween, I start to panic a little because the holiday season is upon me again. It's time for family get-togethers, office parties, and present exchanges, so you and I better start thinking about our gift lists.
If you love to travel or if you're buying for someone who does, I've got you covered with these seriously fantastic gift ideas. And, if there's anything left over in your budget, you can always send one or two of them to me, too!
1) Travel Magazine Subscription$5-$20 per year
It's never too early to start thinking about your next trip! These gorgeous glossy mags will help your favorite traveler figure out his or her destinations for 2016: Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Afar.
2) Secret Travel Scarf$20-$22
One of these went with me on my trip to Luxembourg and Germany, and I cannot say enough good things about it! I loved being able to toss my passport and extra money into the small pocket: for the first time ever, I wasn't paranoid about being pickpocketed. The scarves come in all sorts of fabrics, so you could get one for tropical trips and another for cooler destinations. Read my review here.
3) Cute travel mugs$9.99 and up
|London Underground mug | Oh Darling mug: Etsy shop Exaltation | Multicolor world map mug: Etsy shop Doufaith
If I can't travel, the next best thing is thinking about travel. These adorable mugs will let you ponder your past and future trips over a cup of coffee or tea. Plus, this one changes colors based on the temperature of the liquid inside (tell me that's not cool!):
|Think Geek Day and Night mug
4) iPhone DSLR lenses$25-$200
|{photo of Techo lens via}
5) Passport necklace$23
|{photo via Etsy shop Kreations by Kiara}
6) Sseko sandals$57
|{photo via}
I wear them ALL of them around town and when we're traveling, and I get compliments on them constantly. Plus, they're super, super comfortable. It's a win all around!
7) Luggage tags$9.39-$25
|Leather luggage tag: Etsy shop Exsect | Wood luggage tag: Etsy shop Mile Nine | Map luggage tag: Etsy shop Marmaline
8) Subscription boxes
Price varies on type of box and number of months ordered; most boxes average $20/ month
Try the World and Grub Box sends you snacks, jams, crackers, and more to sample from different countries. If you've got a sweet tooth, try out BoCandy, where you'll get treats from all corners of the globe. Disney lovers might like the official Disney Park Pack.
9) Compass cufflinks$22.72
|{photo via Etsy shop SuedeSentiment}
10) Scratch off map$18.14
|{photo via}
If there's one thing that any traveler loves, it's the ability to show off where they've been. This map would make for one cool conversation starter! Best of all, it's inexpensive, so you can get one for all of your travel buddies.
11) Jamberry map nails$15
|{photo via}
12) Compass earrings$12
|{photo via Etsy shop JewelryFineandDandy}
13) Global Monopoly games$20+
|{photo via Amazon.com}
14) Mirrorless camera$628
|{photo via}
If you need even more gift ideas, see my travel-themed gift guide from 2014.
Which of these would you be excited to get or give? What travel-related gift would you add to the list?
Which of these would you be excited to get or give? What travel-related gift would you add to the list?
This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you.
Posted by Natalie at Friday, November 06, 2015
Labels: Christmas, travel tips
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- March at the Ridge!March 5, 2019Hello friends and Happy March! Spring is one of our favorite times of the ski season at the Ridge, and we have A LOT to talk about! To start things off, have you been on the hill in the last couple weeks? If not, you are missing out on what we keep hearing described as "the best conditions of the season." The recent snowfall has us sitting pretty as we head into the tail end of the season with an 18″-36″ base and over 170″ of snow so far. We have some more snow coming at us this week, so conditions are only going to get better! Sunny, slushy spring laps will have to wait, we have more pow to shred here at Snow Ridge! Moving into March, we have also adjusted our operating hours. The ski area will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM-5PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM-4PM. Hours are subject to change and as always, we recommend checking here for up to date operating hours: https://snowridge.com/trail-conditions/ If you're looking for something fun to do, we're loaded up with great events every weekend this month! Live music, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Pond Skim, Big Air, we have something for everyone! Check out the events calendar for dates and information: https://snowridge.com/events/ 2019-2020 Season Passes are available now! We have a great deal lined up this month for anyone who may not have purchased a Season Pass this year, but our conditions are making them wish they did. Purchase your '19-'20 Season Pass now at the current rates, and the rest of this season is included! That's right, ski the rest of this season AND next season when you buy now! Season Passes may be purchased in the Main Office, by phone at 315-348-8456, or right here online at https://snowridge.com/season-passes/ Finally, we hate to even talk about it, but the end of the '18-'19 season is growing closer. As I've already mentioned, we have a fantastic base that sets us up for a nice long run through March and, hopefully, into April. Closing Day has been set for April 7th, obviously dependent on weather and trail conditions. Spring temps will arrive eventually, but we're optimistic that we'll be skiing into April again this season. For the time being, come out and ride some of the best conditions we've seen all year and take part in our awesome Spring events! We'll see you on the slopes! Nick Mir General Manager ...
- December UpdateDecember 23, 2018Hello once again friends and Snow Ridge faithful! Well, it's been an interesting start to the season to say the least. We opened up on December 8th with some pretty great conditions, despite having lost a lot of snow from the deep November snowpack due to rain and warm temps. Similarly, the rain earlier this week was pretty devastating to our slopes, limiting our open terrain to South Slope and Bunny Bowl. The trail to the top of South remains thin until we get some more of the sweet stuff flying through the air. But, despite Mother Nature throwing a monkey wrench in our early season plans, South offers some good turns and we are indeed open for the season! Snowmaking will continue as temperatures allow. We will finish the skiers right hand side of South and fill in some holes before moving all the gear over to Silversmith, where we've already gotten a jump start with some early snowmaking at the top and bottom of the trail. We plan to hit a few typical trouble spots on North slope while the equipment is over there, and then focus the last of our snowmaking efforts on the Terrain Park. Speaking of the Park, we will be opening the Progression Park on the bottom of South Slope this week! As far as we know, this will be one of, if not the only, park open in CNY at this point in the season. The setup will be great for getting your feet back under you in the early season as well as a great learning area for anyone hoping to take their talents to the park this season. Finally, we have a few events coming up that we'd like everyone to know about. Tomorrow is our Christmas Eve Free Ski Day. We continue our tradition of stocking the shelves of the local food pantry, with free lift tickets for anyone who brings at least 5 canned goods or non-perishable food items. This has quickly become one of our favorite events here at the Ridge and we encourage everyone to help us make this year's the biggest yet! Get more info here! We also have our annual New Year's Eve Dinner happening again in Tavern230. This year brings a delicious new surf 'n turf buffet menu, live acoustic music, and the return of our moonlit horse drawn sleigh rides. This evening is by reservation only and seating is limited, so be sure to act fast! Make your reservations here! Moving into January, the Tavern will also begin its dinner menus, happy hour specials, and fun weekly events like our all new Thursday night trivia series! Our live music and beer tasting series will also kick off on January 12th, keep your eyes peeled for more details on that! From our family here at Snow Ridge, we wish you and yours a very happy and safe Holiday Season. See you on the slopes, and be sure to think snow! Nick Mir General Manager...
- Opening Day – Friday, Nov. 30th!November 21, 2018The 2018-2019 season is getting off to an early start! Thanks to some great early season snowfall and incoming low temperatures, Opening Day will be next Friday the 30th! We've already received 3 feet of snow this month and the snowpack is looking sweet. We were actually hoping to get the lifts spinning this weekend, but without a firm base layer, the unfrozen ground has made it impossible to prep the slopes. We're also looking at a little warm up this weekend that we fear would bring more harm than good if we opened up the slopes as is. However, starting tonight we will have the snow guns blasting in order to help build up that base and have South Slope ready for next weekend. We also hope the cold temperatures will freeze up the ground underneath all this snow, in order to start packing down a base on all of our other main trails. We'll keep pushing through the holiday weekend and next week in hopes of having a number of trails ready for one of our earliest openings in recent years! In the meantime, get your boards ready and get stoked for a snowy start to another great season at the Ridge!...
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Research Projects[9] Analysis of the Potential Risks and Policy Responses of the United States' Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement (Duke Kunshan University, 09/2017-09/2018)
Team Member, Granted by NSFC
- Analyze the strategy of the U.S.' withdrawal from Paris Agreement and identify potential risks faced by global climate coopeartion.
- Apply text mining method and conduct sentiment analysis to examine the attitudes towards climate change among people and media.
- Make policy simulations and provide suggestions on rationalizing China's climate policy.
[8] An Empirical Study of Air Pollution Cost through the Defensive Expenditure Approach (Duke Kunshan University, 03/2017-12/2021)
Key Member, Granted by NSFC
- Develop econometric models to identify the causal relationship between air pollution and defensive behavior.
- Analyze the pattern of responses when individuals are exposed to ambient air pollution.
- Calculate the price of clean air through the defensive expenditure approach.
- Conduct simulations under various air quality scenarios to quantify the benefit of cleaning up the air and make policy recommendations.
[7] Impacts of Air Pollution on Labor Market and Economy: Analysis through Coupling Econometric and CGE Models (Duke Kunshan University, 10/2017-12/2021)
Team Member, Joint with Tsinghua University and Granted by NSFC
- Establish a multi-region simulation model for China including an air pollution-labor-economic development chain based on econometric model and computable general equilibrium (CGE) model.
- Conduct empirical research on the impact of air pollution on labor productivity and labor supply.
- Simulating the economic impact of changes in labor caused by pollution in different regions and sectors.
[6] An Economic Analysis of the Top-Level Design of China's Carbon Market (Duke Kunshan University, 12/2016–Present)
Key Member, Granted by The Energy Foundation
- Summarize the mechanisms and performances of China's seven carbon market pilots and provide insights for the design of the upcoming national carbon market.
- Investigate the effect of carbon market on local economy and firm's competitiveness.
- Compare different carbon markets in Asia and provide advice on how to build a transnational carbon market.
- Develop theoretical and empirical methods to analyze the mechanism and key determinants of carbon pricing.
- Evaluate the effect of carbon price on firm's low-carbon patent innovation.
[5] Detect Manipulation in Officially Reported Pollution Data (Duke Kunshan University, 12/2016–02/2017)
Research Assistant for Prof. Junjie Zhang
- Make a summary of potential data manipulation cases and detection methods in China.
- Use Benford's Law, distribution analysis, discontinuity analysis to detect manipulation on pollution data.
[4] Construction and Application of Cost-Benefit Analysis in Environmental Policy in China (Duke Kunshan University, 11/2016–01/2017)
Team Member, Granted by Ministry of Environmental Protection
- Write review articles on cost-benefit analysis, including therectical and practical backgrounds and its current application in China's environmental policy-making.
- Identify the key problems of conducting cost-benefit analysis in China in terms of policy design and implementation method.
[3] Regional Environmental Credit Index System and Policy Mechanism (Duke Kunshan University, 10/2016–03/2017)
Team Member, Granted by Ministry of Environmental Protection of China
- Construct the regional environmental credit evaluation system and use it to restrict local governments and ensure that they will satisfy the needs of people in maintaining a high-quality environment.
- Collect and sort firm's environmental credit data of Jiangsu Province.
- Investigate the relationship between firm's environmental performance and its credit based on ordinal logit model and Poisson regression.
[2] Environmental Regulation and Green Patent Innovation (Wuhan University, 04/2016–12/2016)
Research Assistant for Prof. Jingbo Cui
- Collect patent data of Chinese listed firms from SIPO.
- Use echart.js for data visualization to illustrate the regional and time heterogeneity of patent applications. [link]
- Distinguish environmental patents from others and create a firm-by-year green patent panel dataset.
- Study the impact of a unique environmental regulatory policy called Mandatory Participation in Cleaner Production Audit (CPA) on green innovation of Chinese listed companies.
- Employ a Difference-in-Difference-in-Difference (DDD) approach to verify the positive effect of mandatory CPA participation on firm's green innovation.
- Investigate the impact of green innovation on firm's competitiveness in terms of ROA.
- Co-write two papers about environmental regulation, green innovation, and firm's competitiveness.
[1] Multidimensional Measure of Marketization Level in Hubei Province (Wuhan University, 02/2016–04/2016)
Research Assistant for Prof. Wei Zou
- Measure and compare China's provincial real economy marketization level, provincial financial marketization level, provincial internal opening level and provincial opening-up level, using a factor analytical method, and analyze the market vitality of Hubei province.
- Apply regression analysis on the time-series data of Hubei province and the panel data of China's 31 provinces and cities from 2002 to 2014 to find the main variables affecting economic growth.
- Conduct Granger causality test to analyze the contribution of Hubei's marketization reform to economic growth and causal relationship between them, and to provide empirical support for marketization reform.
Other Projects[6] Pairs Trading Strategy for China's Stock Market (Wuhan University, 03/2016–06/2016)
Team Member
- Participate in a research team to investigate pairs trading of brokerage stocks based on GARCH model and to build a pairs trading strategy for China's stock market.
- Adopt methods of statistics and financial econometrics to test robustness and volatility of the pairs trading strategy, and conduct empirical test on the effectiveness of the strategy.
[5] COMAP's Mathematical Contest in Modeling (01/2016)
Team Member [Introduction Link][Article Link]
- Construct critical temperature model to analyze the best strategy to maintain the temperature for hot bath with least water.
- Conduct numerical simulation in MATLAB and find the optimal temperature level for water.
- Apply Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluation the effectiveness of bathtubs with different shapes and materials.
[4] Term Structure of Interest Rates with Monetary Policy Regimes (Wuhan University, 12/2015–03/2016)
Team Member
- Propose a model that prices nominal bonds and equity in a unified framework and examine their combined term structures in different monetary policy regimes.
- Use this model to study how monetary policy reacts to equity prices between regimes.
- As a natural extension to Ang and Ulrich (2012), investigate how differently the components of equity premium behave in different monetary policy regimes.
- Re-examine the effects of monetary policy on nominal bond risks in a more rigorous regime switching framework and revisit the co-movement of stock and bond returns in a noarbitrage framework.
[3] The Inflation Hedging Ability of Real Estate Price Index (Wuhan University, 09/2015–12/2015)
Team Member
- Collect and process time series data about CPI, the Real Estate Index and the Stock Price Index in Hong Kong.
- Conduct ADF test to examine the unit root and apply vector autoregressive model (VAR) to analyze the dynamic path of the spread between CPI and the Real Estate Index
- Conduct the Johansen cointegration test to analyze the cointegration relationship between CPI and the Real Estate Index.
- Apply a Markov switching vector error-correction model and verify that the Real Estate Price Index in Hong Kong can be used to hedge against inflation in the long term.
[2] Subjective Perception of Personal Wealth Level (Wuhan University, 05/2015–06/2015)
Team Leader
- Lead a team to build an ordinal logistic regression model to analyze the subjective perception of personal wealth level and its influence factors, and thus to help analysis of individual investment choice behavior.
[1] Chinese Interprovincial Innovation and Productivity (Wuhan University, 10/2014–12/2014)
Team Leader
- Lead a team to investigate the impact of technology advancement on productivity and to find proper indicators to measure the innovation.
- Conduct the cluster analysis to classify the different level of innovation across Chinese provinces and apply the fixed effect model to verify the positive effect of technology advancement on economic development.


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The move, however, has enthused controversy in Pakistan with many questioning General Raheel Sharif's motivation to become part of the Saudi initiative whose objectives are still mysterious.
No-objection certificate
This appointment has sparked controversy in Pakistan.
According to Pakistani media report, the Islamabad government has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for Sharif to assume the command of the controversial alliance after an understanding was reached between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on the matter.
Several Pakistani opposition parties, including the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), are also doubtful of Sharif's role in the alliance.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has tasked parliamentarians of his party with taking the issue to the parliament.
Opposition lawmakers consider the decision a violation of a parliamentary resolution passed in April 2015 that called on Pakistan to maintain a policy of neutrality, particularly in the Saudi aggression against Yemen.
The Saudi campaign, which allegedly seeks to restore Yemen's ex-government to power, has killed over 12,000 Yemenis, according to the latest tallies.
Meanwhile, Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has questioned why Pakistan had agreed to become a member of the Saudi-led coalition without first finding out the aims and objectives of the alliance.
A recent editorial published in Dawn newspaper has questioned the clandestine nature of the move.
"The secrecy surrounding the move raises many questions about our policymaking process. The argument that the government could not refuse the Saudi request makes us appear more like a client state," the paper said.
Some political activists have blamed the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for colluding with some royals from Arab monarchies over the issue. Sharif spent nearly seven years in political exile in Saudi Arabia and has close personal ties with royal families of the Persian Gulf Arab countries.
Saudi-led coalition
In December 2015, Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the formation of an alliance of Muslim-majority countries, which now numbers 40. Riyadh claims the alliance has been formed to fight extremist groups such as the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
The alliance does not include any countries with Shia-dominated governments, such as Iran, Iraq and Syria.
According to a Euronews report, some analysts see formation of the alliance as part of Saudi Arabian efforts to take the leading role in the Middle East and the Muslim world.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif earlier confirmed that the Pakistani government had cleared Sharif to take up the job as the head of the Riyadh-based military coalition following a formal request from Saudi Arabia.
The controversial appointment has been strongly denounced by some politicians, retired army officers and intellectuals, Shia and moderate Sunni Muslim leaders.
The Saudi government had surprised many countries by announcing that it had forged a coalition for coordinating and supporting military operations against terrorism in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt and Afghanistan.
The coalition includes countries like Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Sudan, Malaysia, Egypt, Yemen among others.
Inappropriate appointment
A senior Pakistani analyst believes that appointment of Sharif, as Saudi led coalition chief is not appropriate.
Retired Lieutenant General Talat Masood, said the whole coalition is controversial and heading an organization which does not have the full support of Muslim world is not a correct decision to be made.
Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has confirmed the recent development that former army chief General (retired) Raheel Sharif was made the chief of Saudi led coalition.
Lieutenant General (retired) Talat Masood told IRNA that this coalition backs Saudi Arabia which is fighting war in Yemen and has its own interests. "There are many countries which are backing Saudi Arabia, but at the same time there are also countries which are opposing Saudi Arabia in Yemen," he noted.
He said at the personal level, this appointment shows that General Raheel Sharif's services during his 3-year tenure as Pakistan Army Chief had been lauded and the Saudis have appointed him on the basis of his performance as Pakistan's former army chief. But the fact is that this appointment has been done by approval of Pakistani government, so there seems to be sort of approval of military engagement against Yemen by this coalition.
"One should be very careful while engaging in military operation in Yemen specially when there is no unanimity in the Muslim world specially regarding Yemen conflict," said the analyst.
He viewed the coalition cannot fulfill its targets without key regional countries rather it could become a coalition against each other actually.
Who is General Raheel Sharif?
General Sharif was born in Pakistan and is a member of the families of soldiers who killed in the war between India and Pakistan.
A staunch opponent of Indian policies, Sharif is considered as most influential Pakistani military commanders.
He also suspended the trial of ex_ Pakistani Presidnet Pervez Musharraf and prevented any attempt by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for forging peace between Pakistan and India.
In December 2016, Musharraf has claimed that General Sharif helped him leave the country by keeping the government from pressuring the courts.
"Well he (Raheel Sharif) did help me. I have been his boss and I have been the Army Chief before him… he helped out, because the cases are politicized, they put me on the ECL (exit control list), they turned it into a political issue," Musharraf said.
General Sharif managed to establish a militant network across Pakistan and enhanced the security of Karachi which is considered as the country's financial capital.
Last year, General Sharif announced that peace (in Karachi) is crucial because of its direct link with the country's economic progress.
He also safeguarded the security in Baluchistan's economic corridor, which plays a pivotal role in reinforcing relations between China and Pakistan. Touching upon General Sharif's experiences in military and economic affairs of Pakistan, it seems that the appointing him as the first commanding general of Islamic military alliance is considered as an important potential in terms of staffing, financial resources and networking its affiliated militias.
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Haven't played much, just about two hours or so in the game and currently in Chapter 2. The game feels like an RTS rather than a tradional RPG. You have chapters and in those chapters, you have missions to complete amd most of the goals are similar to RTS games like clearing the whole area, getting the flag, defending/capturing summon gates.
Characters are divided into 3 types: melee, ranged and air. Melee is weak to air, air is weak to ranged, and ranged is weak to melee. Each character can also have 3-4 summons following them around. Unlike FFXII where there is a lot of freedom to customise your characters, this time it seems to be fixed. Take Penelo for example, she seems to be a dedicated healer while Kytes is a red mage. I'm not quite sure if they can learn other abilities other than that, like I said I'm very early in the game.
Oh, when the developers said this game was intended for people who are new to RPG, they weren't kidding . The game is extremely easy so far. Haven't been killed yet considering the text is in Japanese. All in all though, it is quite a fun, lighthearted game, quite a change from the serious tone of FFXII.
There are people that have already finished it. ^^" And most of the reactions are positive. But, like you said, an easy, just plain fun adventure.
I don't mind characters having fixed 'jobs'. I liked that in IX (but less in IV).
And how is the music so far?
I just hope the story is good, cause nobody really has been able to say anything about that... Let an english release come soon, please SE.
hehe... I've gotten the game well, but I spend my time levelling up and made sure that I've heard every conversation before moving forth. Though, I'm dangerously tempted to just rush through the game to see the parts where Basch and Ashe appeared.
One thing for sure, they do talk a lot more. And I do like the little interactions between the characters. Like how mother hen is Penelo and how the rest gets into trouble, and B'gamnan rolling down the stairs was a memorable moment for me. One of the thing that stop me from going on further in the game is that I spend my time laughing at Chibi Vaan and Penelo, I still haven't got use to the idea of chibi-fied and all their actions tickles me to no end.
One thing I do like about this game is that you can just simply take all your characters and gang up on one enemy and beat the living daylights out of them or you can either strategize your formation and let certain group of characters fight certain types of enemies. For instance, it is easier to handle far range enemies with melee (Vaan) and flying enemies with far range characters (Kytes). So, either you take your time to slowly fight the enemies are you just slash your way through. I'm still experimenting though, and trying to figure out how to get more summons in my team (and I don't want to waste my hard earned summon license for some crappy summons)
Like Diorelli, I'm still in chapter 2 as well. This games reminds me of Phantom Brave and Disgaea 2. It's quite satisfying so far, and this would be something that I would play again even after I finish it.
Oh~~ there was a surprising amount of FMV shown. And the music, I suppose it was fine, nothign new and so far all the music were from the original FFXII.
Sounds great!!
Lots of fmv's and talking?! Looking foward to it even more then!!! I guess yyou were surpised then Aaorin?
And are the fmvs good??
This is making me crazy, I am always spoiling these games for myself!
I just want to know the storyline, what happens... (Particularily Ashe and Basch )
But so far not much information coming my way. I hope the game is good as I plan on getting it when we get an English release.
Enjoy the game!
As much as I'd like it to happen, I'm kind of skeptical. I've also read it in gamefaqs (I don't know if that's where you read it) but you know I don't really trust users in gamefaqs. They always play around
I guess I'm gonna wait for a credible story translation.
Well I don't really care about being spoiled or anything but can you guys tell me about the new locations in the game that you can visit? please.
Well, just in case, I'll put up a SPOILER WARNING, though I don't think I'm revealing the plot by mentioning the places you'll visit.
^ There's quite a number of places that you can visit in the game. Within the floating continent Lemures itself, there are four islands and also various places to be explored later (including a stranded island). But I can't exactly give you the names as I didn't list it down.
Currently, I've reached Chapter 8 (finally) and after meeting with Basch, Ashe and Larsa, we make our way back to Ivalice. Back on land, there are only a few places which could be explored for storyline purpose -- Giza Plains, Paramina Rift and Cache of Glabatos. Otherwise, during Chapter 1, you'll be fighting monsters within the airship which is in Rabanastre.
Basically, you spend half of the game within the floating continents while the other half back in Ivalice. Though, overall I still feel that you actually spend more time in Lemures than Ivalice.
Hmm... Basch/Ashe... as of the beginning of Chapter 8... I'll just say Ashe's interaction with other characters worry me more. And there isn't much development yet... still haven't reach that River scene.
Earlier, I only thought that there'll be a small amount of FMV like FFIII DS where there's only one. So far, I've encountered 7 FMV and I'm expecting one more of Llyud. and hopefully another at the ending, though I've heard that there are credits as well. I'll find out soon enough. Anyhow, I'll post my views on it later when I finish the game.
Well concerning Ashe and Basch
That individual on the gamefaqs forum, in case gamefaqs was the source a poster was referring to earlier, was just being a pest. They claimed that during the ending credits there is an illustration showing Ashe and Basch getting married. It was a lie since it has been proven that there are no character illustrations during the ending credits. Other than that, not sure what happens between the two of them so who knows.
^ o damn I was hoping it wasn't a lie
@ aorin,when you said "Ashe's interaction with other characters worry me more" were you referring to Balthier? if so, could you elaborate.
I finished the game, though not 100% and I'm staring at the 'The End' screen with the Prelude music playing at the background wondering if I should I punctured a hole into my DS... or maybe not.
I kind of have mixed feelings for this game's ending. I'm pretty frustrated over the fact whether I should be happy or sad. I'll probably post my views on the game later, but simply put, it is a good game for a DS. As for the plot, well, they gave me more than I expected but, I don't think it is resolved or at least I don't feel that it's resolved for Ashe's story. I'm satisfied with everyone else (ok, maybe not completely on Basch but at least he seemed happy). But Ashe...
Bah, I'm rambling, I need to clear my thoughts on the game before I can come up with a proper review.
So they were not kidding when they said this wouldn't be a sequel.
I heard that another Ivalice Alliance title will be anounced at the SE Party on 5/12.
I'm not sure it will be FFXII related but at this point the idea of a sequel or spin off is not that appealing.
Who knows.
Aorin, I am anticipating your full review. What's up with Ashe?
^ yeah aorin what's up with Ashe (and Basch)? O no if you're disappointed with the ending, I'm sure I'll be too
and wow I can't believe you've finished the game already?! It must be pretty short.......
WOW. Tell us more Aorin!!
Was it sexy, and was there a ending Fmv?
How was the story?
I can't wait to hear more! I cannot wait to get this game.
I have finished the game as well but would also love to her Aorin's official review.
All in all, I think it's a good game. Fun, lighthearted, and I wished I could understand Japanese cause there were so many character interactions that were lacking in XII but are in abundance in RW.
Ashe/Basch (spoilers)
If you are a fan, they have loads of cute interactions together. The last 2 chapters that they appear I was squeeing because in almost every scene, they were beside each other. Two of my favorite scenes of them: Basch confronts the Judge of Wings alone and Ashe getting all worried and shouts his name, and Ashe fainting after seeing a slaughter and Basch catching her and holds her. hee.
My opinion on them: there's a lot of hints that point that they have grown closer, much more than in XII, I was hoping they hook-up but they don't. Unfortuantely, there's only one confirmed couple in this game.
O yeah! So Ashe faints and Basch catches her!!! <3 That was a scene I was hoping for but didn't expect SE will make one^^
Will I guess what you said about the Basch and Ashe interaction is good enough However it'll be better if they did end up together.....so what happened to them? Please don't tell me Ashe married Balthier or Al-Cid..........
OH NO. Definitely NOT. I replayed the last 2 chapters again, and come to the conclusion that aside from one conversation they had, Ashe and Balthier hardly had any interaction at all. And on that one conversation, Ashe walked away from him in her queenly obnoxious way that it answered the question I had whether she liked him or not.
Al-Cid - I don't know if he was mentioned or if it was Ambervale, I'm not sure, I have to check with aorin on that.
How is the Final Boss? Don't spoil his identity/looks/story, just tell me what you thought of him/her (impressive, not bad, awesome, that sort of stuff). Is this Final Boss more or less impressive than FF XII's Final Boss? Also, how's the music during the battle? Is it 'Battle for Freedom' again?
Yeah, lotsa Final Boss questions. But Final Bosses are extremely important to me. They need to impress, at least in some aspect (looks, music, attacks, difficulty, that stuff).
well I guess that is good news ^^ So RW actually have different endings? hmm.....hopefully there's one where Basch and Ashe get together
So I guess RW didn't show if Balthier and Fran are lovers or not then?
@ Ringo
^ Nope they only have one ending. Which is a tad little disappointment to Basch/Ashe fans. As mentioned, I truly see little hints of their growth in relationship throughout the game but the ending and credits throw me back to square one again and I'm back to guessing Ashe feelings for the guys. Vaan is taken, that's for certain; Basch still remains a judge though I think he now hangs out more in Dalmasca; Balthier/Fran seem to have gotten together and there were some dialogues that show the closeness of their relationship. Ashe... still looks lonely despite everthing, and that peeved me bad. I mean, throughout the game, she was so determine to help her country and she would do anything to protect it. So why does she still show signs of loneliness in the god-forsaken credits where everyone... and I mean, everyone is smiling.
Which is the reason, I'm rather upset over. Most of the things feel resolve and everyone is happy but Ashe... why does she look forlourn? And worse, Basch was standing behind her though he was smiling at Larsa rather than looking at Ashe. Hmm... maybe that's why she's upset? I felt that SE was tryng to hint Basch/Ashe but the credits and some parts of the ending felt like slap to the face for me.
And I stick to my view, I'd say Balthier/Fran got together. Do you want me to explain the pictures in the credits? As it does say a quite a lot.
Hmm, the end boss, I don't think I can compare it with the XII boss.. Ok, let me explain, in XII, I was horribly overlevelled, all my party was 99 with the shiny ultimate weapons and the best armour, so the end boss in XII only lasted for a few minutes for me. In RW, I was about the same level as the boss, at around 50ish, I didn't have the best weapons either. I died at the first encounter since I didn't know what to expect and my party line-up wasn't very good. Second attempt, I adjusted my party, and it was easy after that. So, I guess, the end boss in RW can be more challenging although I don't know if my levels are something to do with it. I hope I'm not confusing you.
Funny how a second play-through could change my mind lol. Last time we talked, I was a bit upset by it all, maybe it's because rushing through a game you barely understand can really mess up your head. I played the last 2 chapters again, well that was how far back my last save was, and my conclusion is still that the game hints at Ashe/Basch but stops short of calling it a hook-up. Maybe because they wanted more room for development? I heard there might be a new sequel.
I agree with you on the unresolved bits, I don't like open-ended stories however I also don't want to be hit with the love hammer like the ones in X or in VIII and to some extent RW. If they don't want a love story, then don't put hints on them. Or put Ashe/Basch hints and then take it away in the end. WTF SE??!! Chickened out?
@ aorin
O man that is a big disappointment to Basch/Ashe fans......but at least we got a Basch catching fainting Ashe scene right? ^^ btw was it a FMV scene or just in sprite form? I guess sprite form is better than nothing
What do you mean by Ashe's feelingf for the guys? I thought her feelings towards Vaan's always been pretty neutral, and as Diorelli said, Ashe didn't have much interaction with Balthier in RW. So doesn't that leave only Basch? Don't tell me SE introduced more guys for Ashe......
Good thing Basch's visiting Dalmasca more......so why is Ashe lonely still? I thought she misses him. So in the ending it actually says/shows that Ashe's lonely???
hmmm.....so my guess is you threw your DS out the window.
So there are character drawings shown during credits? Like in FFXII?
Well maybe Basch was smiling at Larsa cuz he's silently thanking Larsa for letting him visit Ashe? And Ashe's upset cuz Basch still couldn't come back to Dalmasca....?
btw what was Basch and Ashe's first meeting like in RW???
Was it romantic ?
Yes, please! I'm glad Balthier's not after Ashe^^
Yeah SE probably chickened out..........unless like you said, they're going to introduce another sequel. Please, SE let it be focused on Basch and Ashe this time! Come one, Ashe can't be sad/lonely for the rest of her life! And we all know that she has feeling for Basch (well, I hope anyway since I haven't and will not be playing RW )
What about the scene where it appears Vaan is about to attack Balthier?
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She does look so forlorn during the ending credits. Ashe is a young woman who at a very young age and within a short period of time lost her husband, her father, and her brothers. She has her kingom and has saved it with the aid of her friends more than once. But this does not make her immune to loneliness. She is queen but she is also just a mortal woman.
During the ending credits she happens to by "spying" on Basch and Larsa. They don't realize that she is eavesdropping on them so therefore don't acknowledge her presence (they are standng within the room and she is hiding next to the entrance) In a way, Basch is all she has left of her former life and probably her closest friend. I think the term "friend" does little justice to what is between them; he has likely been in her life since she was a child. And from FFXII we saw what they had to overcome in order for her to trust him again after his brother framed him.
To witness "her Basch" and Larsa being so jovial and free together must be akin to a knife in the heart of sorts. Although Basch probably spends a good deal of time in Dalmasca, it is no longer his home.
He doesn't "belong" to her anymore and worse he seems comfortable in his new niche. And though it is for the good of all that he doesn't abandon his new post, I think Ashe is suffering from these conflicting feelings. Caught between her personal desire and loneliness and her obligations to her country. It could be that she is also responding to the content of the their conversation so perhaps that is why she looks so serious and glum. But based on Basch and Larsa's facial expressions I don't think they are discussing grave matters at all.
@ Diorelli
@ Sills
Nice post. You're the third person I read who thought Ashe was hiding/spying/eavesdropping. I think you have a point, she seems to be in the corner. And I don't think Basch and Larsa are insensitive people to be laughing and smiling if they knew Ashe was there being sad and lonely about something. They would have tried to cheer her up or try to include her in the conversation. IF they knew. So, you're explanation and the angle you see it absolutely makes sense.
I'm sad that people find an entire game to be ruined/disapointing just because one character ended up differently in the credits. One character, of all the playable characters in RW. Sure Ashe can be a favourite character, but still, it seems... incredibly exagerated to me. I mean, I'm also sad that Penelo doesn't end up with Larsa (I mean, they are cute together, SE!) but that doesn't mean I'll be disappointed in the ending/game as a whole...
Eh so many spoilers
How are the summons? Are there alot of common old school ones? I want some examples XD
I have a question :
do u guys ( who have finished the game ) think its possible to have a FFXII-2 thingy ?
I've got some questions myself (spoilers below):
- Are Filo and Tomaj playable?
- Let me get this straight...Ba'Gamnan is a good guy?
- Does the Judge of Wings have a name?
- How about the other survivors of FFXII? Migelo, Al-Cid, Dalan, Jote, Mjrn, Ondore, Zargabaath? Do they make an appearance?
do u know what is between Fran and Balthier ? do u know why fran left her woods ? if these questions has no answers in RW we really can look forward for another game abt FF12
On gamefqs there was this guy that posted this interesting piece of a 1UP article.
From and interview with the director:
1UP: Is there any feedback that you're receiving from the Japanese gamers that you might take into consideration and tweak for the U.S. market? Because there are some AI issues with the pathfinding -- meaning, your army gets stuck on an environmental object -- and I'm wondering if that'll be fixed for the North American release.
Motomu Toriyama: Yes, the interface is planned to be tweaked a bit, and more importantly since the Japanese market was unfamiliar for RTSs, it was designed more for beginners, but since the North American market is more familiar with the RTS genre, it will be tweaked a bit for more experienced players.
I find it interesting. People who were turned off by the game's difficulty might now change their minds.
is that the Us version up for preorder, cool if it is
my mum just bought this for me as a suprise, with a skypirtaes ds. she's so great! can't wait till it gets here
i want to play it so bad, but i have no nintendo-ds
my sky pirates ds got here on monday, the game is good fun and easy to figure out, but i do wish i could understand what they're saying. i'm just making it up myself at the mo.
That may help. Though you need to register, it does have a translation of the text in the game.
oh cool thats reallly good!!! the only problem is it doesn't say what theyre saying in the fre walking around bits or the optional missions. but thats being tooo fussy
Wow... um...
This game sounds incredibly fun!
And you're being very logical about that steff ^^
I jus tread on IGN that for the American release, they are putting Yazmat in the game and a new, hard dungeon.
Errrr... a question... about the leader of this game.
Do we have to use Vaan or can we choose another character as the leader, like in FF XII ?
um i think if u wish u can take him out of the party, i haven't tried it tho. i'd check but i'm stuck on this bit where u have to fight *beep* and *beep* as well as B'gamnan and a whole load of monsters with a set party so i can't change it at the mo.
I can't help you, sorry, I haven't got the game yet !
I asked the question for know !
Thank you very much anyway !
I've only just finished the Prologue chapter and I'm already enthralled. It is great to be back in Ivalice!
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The aquaculture sector is growing rapidly worldwide, up to 8% per year. When culture activities take place in the sea or the coastal zone, there is a risk that parts of the installations will come loose or that operational materials end up as litter in the marine environment. Completely in line with the European objective to drastically reduce plastics in the sea, the AQUA-LIT project aims to develop a toolbox full of sustainable ideas and methods to reduce the share of marine litter from the aquaculture sector.
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- Season Information for Upland Game Birds — Blue grouse, Ruffed grouse, Spruce grouse, California quail, Bobwhite quail, Chukar and Grey partridge, Sage-grouse information, Sharp-tailed grouse and Pheasants
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Sage-grouse seasons are set annually outside of the upland game brochure. The 2019 sage-grouse season proclamation was approved and posted here August 22, 2019.
Sage-grouse (mobile) Sage-grouse brochure
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- Unlawful Methods of Take
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– Page 16-17 [PDF, 241 KB]Red Squirrel Seasons:
Red squirrel is a new hunting opportunity. The 2018 red squirrel season proclamation was approved and posted here August 28, 2018.
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Hartleys - Mammal Magic Experience with transfers from Palm Cove
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Available at 11:00am or 1:15pm
Open 8.30am – 5.00pm daily
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The Airstream was converted from a mobile home to a state of the art mobile kitchen. The equipment installed complements the design of its interior. It is finished totally in stainless steel. The equipment in a food truck is arranged according to the customer's needs and requirements. Remember, this is a mobile kitchen, and everything mus be contained in it.
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Exploring museum and art exhibition places in Jakarta can be an option for ngabuburit or spending time while waiting for the fast-breaking time in the holy month Ramadan. Not only providing knowledge, but a museum also displays unique, interesting artworks that is surely an instagrammable spot you must visit.
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An art installation exhibition dubbed Laut Kita or literally means Our Ocean is opened in Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta. This place presents you information about the harmful of plastic waste and also various art installation or your Instagram posts. The exhibition initiated by fashion boutique Sejauh Mata Memandang is opened free for the public until June 16.
2. Motomoto
Located in Serpong, Tangerang, Motomoto museum has 23 rooms decorated with different themes, such as batik room, France room, up to candy room. This children-friendly museum is priced at Rp100,000 per person and free of charge for kids under two years old.
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Yayoi Kusama's artpiece at the Museum Macan. TEMPO/Dian Yuliastuti
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara or commonly known museum Macan is renowned for its unique art installation. During this year's Ramadan, the museum located in AKR Tower, Kebun Jeruk, West Jakarta, is presenting an art exhibition named "Dunia Dalam Berita" (translated as the World in News) made by 10 Indonesian distinguished contemporary artists.
The artworks include rows of toilet decorated with pink LED lights, 14 rows of stone carvings formed a television, up to fabric with lots of zippers attached to large walls. The art installation is opened until July 21. The entrance ticket fee is set at Rp100,000 for one adult, Rp90,000 for one student/ elderly, Rp80,000 for children aged 3-12 years, and free for kids under 3 years old.


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Reiki @ the CPD's 14th District/
We had a lot of help making inroads into the CPD's 14th District thanks to Reiki Brigade volunteer Katie Sroka, and her sister Tracey, who's on the force.Read More
We had a lot of help making inroads into the CPD's 14th District thanks to Reiki Brigade volunteer Katie Sroka, and her sister Tracey, who's on the force.Read More
We love introducing reiki to young people with open minds—and they love receiving it!Read More
When children are removed from their home for their own safety, these folks take care of them. We were honored to have an opportunity to offer them a reiki break in their busy day.Read More
The Reiki Brigade is making our way around the CPD one station at a time. Wednesday was a new district with two new volunteers, but the feedback was the same: Reiki is awesome!Read More
Prescription drug addiction has become one of the biggest problems in healthcare. Thanks to the organizers of this event for recognizing that reiki can be part of the solution.Read More
Once a year we gather to celebrate our progress—and there was so much to celebrate this year!Read More
For the first time the CPD extended an unsolicited invitation to us—to participate in their first De-Stress event. We're so happy they're moving in this direction, and including reiki!Read More
We store trauma in our bodies energetically, and reiki can help move it out. We had a great day offering reiki to survivors of domestic violence thanks to the Chicago Police Dept. Read all about it here.Read More
Reiki was a big hit at the Loyola University Wellness Fair this year! Check out the recap video including feedback we received from a couple of the attendees.Read More
More than 350 youth live in this facility until their court dates. Sometimes they wait for months, or even years. This staff wellness event was an audition, a first step towards working with these residents.Read More
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One of my clients shared details about her first Reiki experience with the popular Health Magazine. Read what she had to say , and how it can help you.Read More
Big turnout for my Lunch-n-Learn at National University of Health Sciences! The crowd included students, faculty, and two resident researchers—both of whom registered for my Reiki class afterwards.Read More
Love this event! It's always well organized, so I was able to teach some, learn some, laugh some, and eat some. Then they acknowledged our Reiki for Vets program with an award. A well-rounded three days.Read More


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Happy Friday babes! Today, I'm sharing five of my current obsessions. There's a couple of beauty cosmetics that I'm loving, a gold beauty tool that completely changes the game when it comes to eyebrows, a super organized handbag that makes me believe I'm invincible (if you're the type of gal that loses everything in their purse.. you need this bag!), and a pair of sandals that I've been smitten with for a while now and found for less than half the price at another retailer. Shall we get started? Keep reading to get a scoop on all my current obsessions.
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Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has complained that women are only invited on to be mocked by the 'testosterone-driven' team captains, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Frostrup has been on the show twice, but thinks she should have been on more often, claiming she is a 'very suitable' candidate.
However, feminist Germaine Greer, who has regularly appeared on the programme, hit back: Mariella might ask herself why they asked her on in the first place. She's not known for being amazingly witty, is she?'
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