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Tourist traits...
If you have ever travelled away from home, then you've definitely done something out of character. Being outside of your comfort zone can make or break you. Some can put National Lampoon's Vacation to shame, whilst others radiate an enviable, uninhibited spirit. Which one are you? Outside of your element, are you a disastrous mess or a travelling sovereign?
Do you hold the map and room key or do you absentmindedly drift? Who are you when you are on holiday as opposed to when you are enduring the daily grind? Are you happiest in your comfort zone, or do you thrive in unknown territory? Do you have any stories of adventure or sheer embarrassment from times abroad? What are your tourist traits?
Posted by in Adventure Travellers Archive at 4:31 PM
Comments (52)Hotel or Hostel?
There has long been the argument amongst travellers "Hotels are far better than Hostels" and vice versa. For the hostel enthusiast, hostels are said to offer a far more exciting cultural experience - Whilst for hotel stayers, a hotel offers the true feel of a vacation - free of hassle. So, what's your choice for the perfect retreat? Put aside the cost and consider what you would choose if given the free choice! Do you love the thrill of testing your boundaries in true backpacker style or are you more for the finer lodgings of Hotel suites and room service?
It may seem an obvious choice if both were to cost the same, but considering your idea of an experience outside of your routine, which is your ideal? Does a person's choice of accommodation tell you something about their personality - for example, are hotel-goers high-maintenance? Are hostel-dwellers free spirits? What do you think?
Posted by in Adventure Travellers Archive at 4:17 PM
Comments (47)Tiger or Greg?
At 53 years of age, Greg Norman has moved up in the World Golf Rankings after this year's British Open Championship - 480 places up! The No.1 spot is currently held by 32 year old Tiger Woods, who first earned the title as a 21 year old child prodigy. So, is professional golf today reserved for the celebrity pin-ups and young guns? Tiger, and the likes of 28 year old Aussie, Adam Scott, bring the average age down amongst the world's top male golfers.
The trend seems to have also struck the females, with No.1 golfer Annika Sorenstam, 37, pushed down to No.2 by relative newcomer, 26 year old Lorena Ochoa. As a golfing fan, are you loyal to the Greg's or a follower of the newbie Lorena's? Does Greg's recent triumph highlight the fact that golf provides skilled players with enduring careers and is a game that can be enjoyed or played professionally at any age?
Posted by in The 19th Hole Archive at 12:35 PM
Comments (69)It's Snowing Men!
According to recent research, the place to hunt down hot, athletic single guys - that not only like a good party, but also earn a good living - is in a lift queue in a ski field! Evidently, this stands for those in favour of finding a man, as reports have shown an average of 6 men to every 4 women on snowfields worldwide! Before all those in search of a man begin to pack their bags and head for those slopes, I'm calling all ski lovers to shed some light on this mountain of hope!Is it true?
If one of your great hobbies is skiing, can you vouch for these numbers? Do you think skiing holds great possibility for meeting potentials? Are you a skier with 'pleasant' experiences behind those ski goggles? Have you been on a ski-trip worth a mention on this topic? Let it snow!
Posted by in Snow Loving Singles Archive at 5:11 PM
Comments (54)The Man Drought!
Recent reports have suggested that Australia is in the clutches of a 'man drought.'
It has been shown that particularly for women over 30, finding an eligible male is proving a difficult task as females are deserting rural areas for city life. While women outnumber men below the age of 34, 'the tipping point' begins to occur in large cities causing a gender imbalance. Is the shortage really as dire as the studies suggest?
For the ladies, is it discernable in your area? Are you more willing to seek out a man from a longer distance? For the gents, are you spoilt for choice in the big smoke? Do older men seek out younger women in this age bracket? Does a smaller world brought about by technology and transport, rapid career progress and tertiary education contribute to the growing amount of movement amongst women not seen before?
Posted by in Dating Life Archive at 5:22 PM
Comments (591)Risky Life!
Living life is a risk. Taking chances on a relationship is a risk. Opening our heart is a risk. Skydiving and bungee jumping are both risks. So how do you decide what risks to take if any at all? Is risk part of doing things like having your heart broken is a risk you need to consider when entering a relationship? Is risk created to make our lives more exciting?
Posted by in Dating Life Archive at 11:44 AM
Comments (604)Break up, Internet Style!
Nowadays we do every thing online. We shop, we join communities and share information with friends, we do research, we use it for work and we now date as well. We have the ability to join sites where you can meet people and start dating. What about breaking up? Is it fair to do it online when you started dating online?
Is it fair to send a break up email or change your status on your community profile from committed to single and wait until your boyfriend or girlfriend to find out? What are the best and worse ways you can use to break up with someone? Have you ever broken up with someone over the internet?
Posted by in Dating Life Archive at 11:42 AM
Comments (294)What does your dog say about you?
Can someone's choice of dog tell you quite a bit about their personality? Let's say a person prefers the overly active Border Collie or Dalmatian. Does this tell you that they are outdoorsy and energetic? What if they prefer the high-maintenance Pomeranian or Shih Tzu varieties that require professional grooming? Does this tell you that they themselves need extra pampering?
How about people who choose the friendlier Basset or Beagle, ideal and safe to have around children? Are these people sociable, outgoing types and are they more likely to have or want children of their own? Do you choose a dog to match your lifestyle or do you opt for aesthetics? Which pooch is your pick and why?
Posted by in Mans Best Friend Archive at 2:54 PM
Comments (163)Forget Paris!
Is there a gem in Australia that could be recognised as the ultimate romantic holiday destination? Sure, Paris The City of Light is also universally recognised as The City of Love, but, if there was a place within Australia that could wear that label, where would it be? What is our definitive, dreamy, domestic destination? What would be the perfect backdrop to spark and stir a new romance? Forget The Big Apple and let's brainstorm our home-grown charms.
Notoriously, Sydney seems to top the cliche worldwide romantic holiday lists. Surely there are other magnificent, romance-inducing locations within OZ? Have you been somewhere or heard of a place in Australia that you would vote one of the most romantic settings on earth? Whether you have been, have heard, or have seen - share those fairytale locations within this sunburnt country (and possibly put them on the global map!).
Posted by in We Love Australia Archive at 3:34 PM
Comments (153)Intimacy, Is it easy to have it?
Attracting and maintaining a loving relationship is a major priority for many singles and couples. But why do some people have long-term intimate relationships that last for years, while others struggle with intimacy of any kind? Have you ever been on a long term relationship that you struggled with intimacy? Is intimacy something that you lose over time?
Posted by in Dating Life Archive at 1:29 PM
Comments (355)Does time really tell?
When you first meet someone, do you rely heavily on an instant connection, refusing to explore a possible relationship any further than the first coffee? Or do you give people the benefit of the doubt, even when you don't feel instantly 'connected'? Are you quick to decide someone just isn't right for you - or are you happy to go along for the ride to see what time tells you? Can you measure your compatibility with someone by the number of dates you have with them?
Have you started dating someone you weren't all too keen on, only to see the relationship blossom beautifully, or perhaps you know of someone this has happened to? Or, have you seen a relationship sustained as a sheer refuge from single-dom - even though it was/is totally dysfunctional? How long does it take you to decide whether someone is right/wrong for you? Do you have a tried and true method? Do you feel you have been accurate with every partner selection/dismissal you have made, or have you made some serious blunders? Haven't we all...
Posted by in Dating Life Archive at 11:58 AM
Comments (386)First Date Nerves...
Once you've agreed to go out on that exciting (nerve-racking) first date with someone you met online, millions of thoughts begin to tick. Are you likely to over-think a situation, allowing yourself to become over-excited or worse, doubtful? Have you ever backed out of a first date because of a little or large bout of nerves? Or do you become so anxious and keen to meet that person, that you become a little impatient?
When it comes to setting up the time, place, etc. are you the one to decide? Do you prefer to have all the plans made by the other person, to take the pressure off yourself? Typically the objective of a first date is to see if there will be a second and a third, and hopefully a budding romance - so it's no wonder people throw themselves into a silly spell. How do you handle the first meeting with someone you met online? What are the things you consider?
Posted by in Dating Life Archive at 4:37 PM
Comments (368)Keeping mum?
Are you a single parent trying your hand at online dating? If "honesty is the best policy", do you talk about your kids in your profile or in your emails to potential dates? Do you wait until you've met in person and then tell them? Do you see this as being potentially off-putting information? Or do you think it's best to know your date's reaction immediately, to avoid wasting your time with someone who is not on the same page as you? Do you 'keep mum' - so to speak - and wait to see if there is enough of a connection before you spill the beans?
Are you apprehensive about revealing your single parental status in the dating game, or are you the proud parent, displaying photos of your bundle/bundles of joy to the world? Do you consider it better to wait until a prospective partner has had a chance to get to know you first, or do you feel this 'wait' becomes 'weighted' down with what could be perceived as deception? To tell or not to tell?
Posted by in Single Parents Archive at 1:11 PM
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