Your Very Next Step newsletter for November / December 2022
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”
– Mary Anne Radmacher
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Juffair, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
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*** In this issue:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps
*** Where am I?
*** Visiting One of the World’s Greatest Archaeological Sites in Türkiye
*** How to Build a Debris Hut
*** NextGen Trail Leaders
*** From Roti to Bành mì: These are 9 of the best street foods in the world
*** With Holiday Travel Here, Reviewing A Report On Best Airlines Of 2022
*** The National Trails System
*** The Most Epic Hikes in the U.S.
*** The REAL Top 10 Places to Pan for Gold
*** All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’
*** 6 Trendy Latin American Cities You Haven’t Heard Of
*** 5 Holiday Vacation Spots Without the Crowds (including the least visited country in the world
*** Cuba now has a 90 day tourist visa, here’s what to see while you’re there
*** 10 Places Only a Few Travelers Will Ever See
*** 10 Epic Trips That Will Make You Feel Alive
*** 5 Rice Terraces in Asia You Have to See to Believe
*** Hikes Near You – Find the perfect hike for you!
*** How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
*** Combine Business with a Family Vacation in the Magical Greek Isles
*** 9 Awesome Things to Do in Bahrain; The Middle East’s Best Kept Secret
*** 9 Beautiful Theaters Around the World
*** The Dominican Republic Pulses with a Rhythm All its Own
*** The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles
*** 8 Surprising Truths About Flight Attendant Life—According to a Flight Attendant
*** All the Ancient Egyptian Mythology You’ll Learn on a Nile Cruise
*** 8 Inventive Hotel Hacks for the Savvy Traveler
*** Rail Trail of the Month for November 2022
Oregon’s Crown Zellerbach Trail
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Volunteer Programs (Teaching, Kindergarten, Environmental Education, Health Education, Turtle Conservation and Construction and Renovation), International Volunteer HQ, Ubud / Lovina / Island of Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia
2.) Teach English Abroad, Volunteer World
3.) Teach English and explore a new culture, Worldpackers, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
4.) Wildlife conservation program, Wildlife Reserve, Arava, Israel
5.) Volunteering in South Africa – Protecting Endangered Wildlife, Natucate, Zululand, South Africa
6.) Volunteer in Morocco, Discover International
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Deputy Director Education & Humanitarian Services, Safari Club International, Tucson, Arizona
2.) Associate Editor, Safari Times, bimonthly SAFARI Magazine and other publications produced by the SCI Publications Department, Safari Club International, Tucson, AZ
3.) Guides & Outfitters Liaison, Safari Club International, San Antonio, Texas, US
4.) Volunteer Research Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island Special Reserve, Seychelles
5.) Communications And Marketing Director, Washington, City Parks Alliance, Washington, D.C.
6.) Deputy Chief of Communications – National Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC
7.) Communication Specialist, Loma Prieta Chapter, Sierra Club, Palo Alto, CA (This employee may work most days remotely)
8.) Deputy Chief of Communications – Regional Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC
9.) Outdoor Education Officer, Harewood Estate, Yorkshire, UK
10.) Waterfowl Banding Technician, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, Arkansas
11.) Brand Partnerships Manager, Wanderful, Remote
12.) Summer Naturalist, Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia State Parks, Grafton, WV
13.) Park Superintendent 2, Cabwaylingo State Forest, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wayne County, West Virginia
14.) Naturalist / Sea Kayak Guide, Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Seward, Alaska
15.) Newsletter Producer, AFAR, NEW YORK, NY
16.) Field Assistant – Social observations and bird ringing of Siberian jays, University of Konstanz, Lapland, Sweden
17.) Restoration Ecologist, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA
18.) Communications and Development Coordinator, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA
19.) Seasonal Environmental Education Instructor, Alabama 4-H Science School, Columbiana, Alabama
…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!
*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?
Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).
*** Travel news and adventures
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
Nov. 27 – Dec 4 Bahrain
*** Where am I?
Manama, Bahrain, returning to Washington tonight via Riyadh and Frankfurt.
*** Visiting One of the World’s Greatest Archaeological Sites in Türkiye
BY MICHELLE HEIMERMAN
https://www.afar.com/magazine/visiting-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-archeological-sites-in-turkiye
*** How to Build a Debris Hut
By Steven Stolper
https://www.natureoutside.com/how-to-build-a-debris-hut/
*** NextGen Trail Leaders
https://americanhiking.org/ambassador/#nextgen
*** From Roti to Bành mì: These are 9 of the best street foods in the world
*** With Holiday Travel Here, Reviewing A Report On Best Airlines Of 2022
By Lea Lane
*** The National Trails System
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationaltrailssystem/index.htm
*** The Most Epic Hikes in the U.S.
By Bradley O’Neill
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/the-most-epic-hikes-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5awE
*** The REAL Top 10 Places to Pan for Gold
https://www.goldrushnuggets.com/retop10pltop.html
*** All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’
Georgia and South Dakota are the latest states to provide off-road wheelchairs on public trails
By Andrea Sachs and Natalie B. Compton
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/11/08/parks-trails-all-terrain-wheelchairs/
*** 6 Trendy Latin American Cities You Haven’t Heard Of
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-trendy-cities-in-latin-america/XvHyVpKgiwAG5agD
*** 5 Holiday Vacation Spots Without the Crowds (including the least visited country in the world
By Fiona
*** Cuba now has a 90 day tourist visa, here’s what to see while you’re there
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/20/cuba-now-has-a-90-day-tourist-visa-heres-what-to-see-while-youre-there
*** 10 Places Only a Few Travelers Will Ever See
By Julia Hammond
*** 10 Epic Trips That Will Make You Feel Alive
By Laura Dannen Redman
https://www.afar.com/magazine/epic-trips-to-book-desert-sea-mountain-sky
*** 5 Rice Terraces in Asia You Have to See to Believe
By Fiona
*** Hikes Near You
Find the perfect hike for you!
https://americanhiking.org/hiking-resources/#hikes-near-you
*** How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aou
*** Combine Business with a Family Vacation in the Magical Greek Isles
By Eugenia Lazaris
*** 9 Awesome Things to Do in Bahrain; The Middle East’s Best Kept Secret
By Leyla Kazim
https://www.thecutlerychronicles.com/9-awesome-things-to-do-in-bahrain/
*** 9 Beautiful Theaters Around the World
By Emma Dell
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/10-most-beautiful-theaters-around-the-world/XvHyVpKgiwAG5axc
*** The Dominican Republic Pulses with a Rhythm All its Own
By Yasser Ogando And Nathan Gallagher
https://www.globaltravelerusa.com/the-dominican-republic-pulses-with-a-rhythm-all-its-own/
*** The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles
By Eric Rosen
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/maldives-on-points-and-miles/
*** 8 Surprising Truths About Flight Attendant Life—According to a Flight Attendant
By Madeline Holly-Carothers
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/things-about-flight-attendants-we-bet-you-didnt-know
*** All the Ancient Egyptian Mythology You’ll Learn on a Nile Cruise
By Kayla Becker
*** 8 Inventive Hotel Hacks for the Savvy Traveler
By Marissa Kozma
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/inventive-hotel-hacks/XvHyVpKgiwAG5awl
*** Rail Trail of the Month
Trail of the Month for November 2022
Oregon’s Crown Zellerbach Trail
by Amy Grisak
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2022/november/15/oregon-s-crown-zellerbach-trail/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation internship and volunteer opportunities:
1.) Volunteer Programs (Teaching, Kindergarten, Environmental Education, Health Education, Turtle Conservation and Construction and Renovation), International Volunteer HQ, Ubud / Lovina / Island of Nusa Penida, Bali
https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/bali/
2.) Teach English Abroad, Volunteer World
https://www.volunteerworld.com/en/volunteer-abroad/english-teaching
3.) Teach English and explore a new culture, Worldpackers, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
https://www.worldpackers.com/positions/31756
4.) Wildlife conservation program, Wildlife Reserve, Arava, Israel
https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-the-middle-east/israel/long-term-wildlife-program/
5.) Volunteering in South Africa – Protecting Endangered Wildlife, Natucate, Zululand, South Africa
6.) Volunteer in Morocco, Discover International
https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/morocco/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities:
1.) Deputy Director Education & Humanitarian Services, Safari Club International, Tucson, Arizona
2.) Associate Editor, Safari Times, bimonthly SAFARI Magazine and other publications produced by the SCI Publications Department, Safari Club International, Tucson, AZ
3.) Guides & Outfitters Liaison, Safari Club International, San Antonio, Texas, US
4.) Volunteer Research Scientific Diver, Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island Special Reserve, Seychelles
https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/volunteer-research-scientific-diver/
5.) Communications And Marketing Director, Washington, City Parks Alliance, Washington, D.C.
6.) Deputy Chief of Communications – National Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC
https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1967
7.) Communication Specialist, Loma Prieta Chapter, Sierra Club, Palo Alto, CA (This employee may work most days remotely)
https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2111
8.) Deputy Chief of Communications – Regional Media, Sierra Club, Washington, DC
https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=2115
9.) Outdoor Education Officer, Harewood Estate, Yorkshire, UK
https://www.conservation-careers.com/job/outdoor-education-officer/
10.) Waterfowl Banding Technician, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, Arkansas
11.) Brand Partnerships Manager, Wanderful, Remote
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15CHj6iDd6yrfTxA_WbxfSvxVZFfwA_d32l8pdRDGBk0/edit
12.) Summer Naturalist, Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia State Parks, Grafton, WV
https://wvstateparks.com/summer-naturalist-tygart-lake-state-park/
13.) Park Superintendent 2, Cabwaylingo State Forest, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wayne County, West Virginia
14.) Naturalist / Sea Kayak Guide, Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Seward, Alaska
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-naturalist–sea-kayak-guide-seward-alaska/5228398116
15.) Newsletter Producer, AFAR, NEW YORK, NY
https://jobs.lever.co/AfarMedia/03c052a6-2899-4e8a-b81e-974d8b663ba8
16.) Field Assistant – Social observations and bird ringing of Siberian jays, University of Konstanz, Lapland, Sweden
17.) Restoration Ecologist, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA
https://www.skagitfisheries.org/now-hiring-restoration-ecologist/
18.) Communications and Development Coordinator, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA
https://www.skagitfisheries.org/now-hiring-communications-and-development-coordinator/
19.) Seasonal Environmental Education Instructor, Alabama 4-H Science School, Columbiana, Alabama
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