Posts Tagged travel

Yet Another, Dream Job

Posted by Kristin in In the News on March 31, 2010

So, the latest craze seems to involve companies, organizations and entire nations coming up with “dream jobs.” First it was Australia’s Tourism Queensland offering a job which included snorkeling, sunbathing and feeding turtles – or something ridiculous.

Then, a winery in California sought a social media guru and wine enthusiast to promote the company and wine lifestyle for six months. I don’t know about you, but all these jobs just sound like the most horrible positions in the world. Right?

Oh but wait, now The Irish Times are offering a couple the chance to globe trot about the most-romantic, luxurious destinations in the world, while blogging about their experiences for six months. GAH! TORTURE!

For those couples who are interested in applying, here is some more information. More than 1,000 couples have already applied – so buy a lottery ticket while you’re at it.

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Best of 09: Rush of Childhood

Posted by Kristin in Best of 09 on December 14, 2009

December 14 Rush. When did you get your best rush of the year?

This year, for my birthday, my boyfriend and I traveled to Disney World to take advantage of the birthday promotion. It was a perfect vacation for many reasons:

  • He has never been to Disney World. I know, shocking.
  • I love Disney World.
  • Florida in March = heaven, while Minneapolis in March leaves something to be desired.
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So we went. For four days we experienced beautiful weather, minimal crowds and, most importantly, that rush you would so often feel when you were younger. We went on all the rides from Splash Mountain to It’s a Small World (though I pretty much dragged him on that one), and felt like little kids. We had no cares or worries, and could just enjoy the company of each other and the magical world of Disney.

There is something to be said for acting like a kid, even when you are supposed to be an adult: screaming at the top of my lungs, battling through bouts of motion sickness (looking at you Men in Black: 2) and running ahead to the next ride on the list. Overall, the trip was just what the doctor ordered, helping to breathe some life into the dull, drab winter months.

What about you? What was your biggest rush in 2009? Was it death-defying? Childish? Exciting?

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