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Why Travelers Prefer Small Businesses

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Small Travel Businesses Are the Hidden Gems of Your Adventures

Hey, travel enthusiasts! Have you ever wondered why so many globetrotters are trading big travel companies for small, local businesses? This trend is more than just a fad—it’s a movement reshaping how we experience the world. Let’s dive into why small travel businesses are the unsung heroes of unforgettable adventures and why you should make them a part of your next journey.

The Personal Touch

When you book with a small travel business—whether it’s a local tour guide or a family-run bed-and-breakfast—you’re signing up for a unique, tailor-made adventure. These passionate individuals know their hometowns inside and out, offering hidden gems and authentic stories you won’t find in any guidebook.

Imagine the difference between a pre-packaged, scripted tour and a heartfelt local recommendation. It’s like having a friend take you around their favorite spots, sharing experiences that make your trip genuinely memorable.

Supporting the Community

Booking with small businesses doesn’t just benefit you—it uplifts entire communities. Every dollar you spend goes directly into the local economy, helping families thrive, supporting artisans, and preserving cultural heritage. You’re not just a tourist; you’re a vital part of a beautiful cycle of giving and receiving.

From savoring traditional foods to participating in local festivals, these businesses offer immersive experiences that enrich both travelers and hosts.

Unmatched Flexibility and Care

Small business owners truly care about your experience. Need to adjust your plans last minute? No problem. Have a special request? They’ve got you covered. Their flexibility and attention to detail ensure your trip is as seamless as it is unforgettable.

A Perfect Partnership: Small Businesses and TravelJunkies

When small travel businesses collaborate with platforms like TravelJunkies.com, magic happens. This partnership bridges the gap between local expertise and global wanderlust, offering you the best of both worlds.

TravelJunkies connects adventurous travelers with these hidden gems, making it easier than ever to discover secret cafes, hidden waterfalls, and other treasures only locals know about. With the convenience of booking through a trusted platform, you can plan your trip stress-free and with confidence.

Think Small, Go Local

Next time you plan an adventure, consider the impact you can make. Supporting small businesses means getting authentic experiences, creating lifelong memories, and making a difference in the communities you visit.

So, step off the beaten path, explore the road less traveled, and let local businesses guide you to your next great adventure.

Cliff Chapman
Traveljunkies
#smallbusinesses  #worldtravellers

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Referrals, Referrals, Referrals.

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Nothing works better than referrals.

For small businesses, referrals are best way to get more customers. 
Imagine having a network of enthusiastic customers who want to spread the word. That’s the magic of referrals!

Benefits of Referrals

  1. It’s Cost-Effective Marketing: Unlike expensive ad campaigns, referrals are a budget-friendly way to gain new customers. Happy clients will recommend you to their friends, family and colleagues for free, reducing your marketing expenses significantly.
  2. Creating Trust and Credibility: When a recommendation comes from a trusted source, it carries a lot of weight. People trust their friends’ opinions more than ads. Referrals instantly boost your credibility, making potential customers more likely to choose your business.
  3. More Customers: Referred customers are often more eager to buy. They’ve already heard glowing reviews about your business, which means they’re confident and are more likely to buy.
  4. Loyalty & Relationships: Referral customers tend to be more loyal. Since they’ve been introduced by someone they trust, they often develop a deeper connection with you, often leading to long-term relationships and repeat business.

Ways to Get Referrals

  1. Provide Exceptional Service: Most important is to make your existing customers happy. A satisfied customer is more likely to recommend you so focus on delivering quality products and outstanding services.
  2. Ask for Referrals: Don’t be shy! Sometimes, all it takes is a simple request. When you have a happy customer ask them if they know anyone who might benefit from your services.
  3. Offer Incentives: Encourage referrals by offering rewards. This could be a discount on their next purchase, a commission on orders from customers they have referred or a small gift or token that will help them remember you.
    Incentives can remind customers to spread the word.
  4. Keep In Touch. Use your online social media channels to get found and remembered. Acknowledge your customers birthdays and achievements, and share their testimonials and success stories.
    Invite happy customers to share their positive experiences with their own networks.

Harnessing the power of referrals can transform your small business, leading to a steady flow of new and loyal customers.
It’s a win-win for everyone.

So … Small Business Owners in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, please join us at www.traveljunkies.com and let us help you grow your business.
It’s free.

Thank you
Cliff Chapman

TIP – Don’t waste time selling yourself, get others to do it.
Referrals are gold dust.

#traveljunkies  #customers  #referrals  #marketing

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Traveljunkies For Travellers

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Traveljunkies For Travellers.

So you want a holiday.

Maybe you’re looking for something different or exciting to do, or explore somewhere you haven’t been before.
Whatever you decide you’ll need to find where to go, what to do and where to stay.

This is where Traveljunkies comes in.

Let’s assume you don’t want to join thousands of other people all wanting to do the same thing and go to the same places, because if you do there are plenty of big businesses ready to sell you packaged holidays to almost anywhere in the world.

Travelling has been difficult for many in the past few years, but things are changing and the change is being led by small businesses, many of which are family owned and run.

So how do these small businesses compete with the big ones with unlimited resources. Quite simply, they don’t have to.

Here, at Traveljunkies, we only promote and refer small businesses.

Google is great if you know exactly what you’re looking for but actually finding the best solution can be another matter.
(For example, a Google search for Adventure Travel produces 1.37 Billion results. 99% of which are irrelevant).

Most of the time, we don’t find the best option and we choose the best option from those we’ve found. As soon as we find something that seems like what we want, we may not look any further or at least not beyond the next few pages. But what if the best option is actually on Page 17.

This is where Traveljunkies helps.

A simple search for a single word will find every entry that contains that word, and they’re all on the one page. Then filter the results until you find exactly what you want. How simple can that be?

So, if you’re looking for something that’s different, that avoids the crowds, and where you can get the personal attention only small businesses can do, then hit us up at www.traveljunkies.com

Our customers are looking forward to welcoming you.

Cliff Chapman
Traveljunkies Adventure Travel Directory

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How to Stay Energized While You Travel

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If you are anything like me, then every trip that you embark on is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure packed with excitement and new opportunities. And, come rain or shine, missing out on any adventure is out of the question. Well, while the nomad inside of you may feel this way, the truth is that traveling takes a toll on the body. Travel fatigue is an unfortunate reality for all travel junkies and, sadly, it will cause you to miss out on those exhilarating adventures that you crave. Thankfully, there are some simple, pre-travel tips that will allow you to combat travel fatigue and avoid missing out on all of the epic adventures that lie ahead.

Why do I feel tired when I travel?

It is completely normal to feel exhausted throughout a trip and, while there are numerous causes of travel fatigue, we can blame it on a few major causes:

  • Stress. Before you even jet off, you’ve likely been living with a great deal of trip-related stress. Whether you realize it or not, preparing for a trip is stressful – you’re organizing transportation, planning an itinerary, preparing to take off time from work, and the duties go on and on!
  • Physical exhaustion. Whether it’s in a car, bus, or plane – traveling is exhausting. From the second a trip begins until the moment it ends, you’re running around like a madman trying to get from place to place on time and in one piece. And, aside from the strict timeframes and pressures of navigation, you’re also jammed into an uncomfortably small seat for hours. By the end of your trip, your body has been put through numerous physical stressors that it’s simply not accustomed to – which leaves you wiped out.
  • Poor eating habits. Be honest – when you travel, you eat like you’re back in middle school. Most of us suffer from terrible eating habits during vacation because fast food and processed junk seem to be the quickest and easiest way to curb hunger. Unfortunately, these foods do far more harm than good by turning us into sluggish zombies.
  • Poor sleep habits.  Our bodies’ normal routines are thrown off and the amount of sleep we receive decreases, so we end up feeling drowsy, lethargic, and even moody throughout the trip.

Pre-travel tips to stay energized
With the impact that traveling has on the body, we’re left wondering whether it’s possible to stay energized during our travels. These five tips will ensure that you stay awake and motivated on your next trip:

  1. Leading up to your trip, make sure that you’re getting enough sleep. While this may sound obvious, most people don’t receive the proper amount of sleep each night. And, when your body doesn’t get the rest it needs, you can suffer from drowsiness, brain fog, mood swings, and memory loss – all of which can be disastrous when traveling.
  2. Stock up on sleep essentials for your trip. Trying to fall asleep while you are traveling and away from home can be difficult. Build yourself a sleep survival kit with a sleep mask, noise-canceling headphones, earplugs, a travel pillow, sleepy time tea, and an oil diffusing necklace for aromatherapy.
  3. Plan time to rest. We all tend to overextend ourselves on vacation so make sure that you schedule time for rest and relaxation when you’re planning your itinerary.  We recommend scheduling time for a nap, a relaxing activity, and a bedtime wind-down every day.
  4. Prepare healthy snacks. Most of the options for on-the-go foods are unhealthy. Prepare healthy meals and snacks and pack protein bars so you won’t be forced to eat junk food. If you have to eat pre-made food, avoid all processed foods and opt for whole foods.
  5. Pre-arrange transportation. Figuring out how to get around in an unfamiliar place can be extremely stressful. No matter if you’re flying or driving, you will need some help traveling from place to place, so prearrange all of your travel ahead of time.

Use these five pre-trip tips to stay energized and combat fatigue during your next trip and you’ll be able to cherish every moment of your travels.

Elise Morgan is a freelance writer from North Carolina 

http://www.traveljunkies.com

 

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Namaste & Welcome To Nepal & The Himalyas

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Trekking in Nepal Himalayas is a paradise, as Nepal has been known to be the best destination for trekkers in the world. Nepal has some of the most spectacular, exciting and breathtaking trekking that nowhere can be found in the world, therefore, Trekking in Nepal is special for mountain lovers, to those who would like to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna, varieties of the culture or simply to have special holidays in the majestic mountains. Trekking Nepal has known for 100 years, as the trekkers come to view the diverse lifestyle of the inhabitants of the mountain regions. No doubt, the hospitality of the people living the Nepal Himalayas enchants trekkers in such a way that they come again and again and have fondest memories of Nepal throughout their life.
We are one of the leading trekking companies in Nepal and we carefully plan together with you and supply you with all information necessary for your safety, comfort, and enjoyment. We are group of dedicated, young and experienced trekking mountaineering and expeditions trekking guides and tour leaders.
Visit us here  and we will fulfil your dreams!

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HOW TO START A VIRTUAL BUSINESS SO YOU CAN TRAVEL FULL TIME

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This lady runs her own business and travels full time with 4 kids and  a dog.

Bryanna has successfully done that with her Virtual Powerhouse business.

Here’s how …
 
When we decided to hit the road full time with our family we had no idea we would start a virtual business to fund our travels. At the time my husband had a 9 to 5 job he could do remotely.
We quickly learned we didn’t like the restraints of a 9 to 5 on the road. Instead we wanted the freedom to set our own schedule and to sleep in in the morning and go exploring on a Monday.

Hence the idea of starting our own Virtual Business.
We had no entrepreneur background yet we knew people were out there doing it so we just had to figure out how to do it. That was a little over a year and half ago.
Our business has since grown, changed and evolved which is part of the process of living a life of freedom.

Things can change and change is good.

See more 

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Sustainable Travel – Responsible Adventure & Trekking – (Links to Moving Mountains Charity and Sustainability Leaders Project).

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As followers of Traveljunkies will know, in our small way we help small travel and tourism businesses to grow or even start building their business by including them in our Traveljunkies Directory.
We do this without any charge to give them the visibility small businesses need and to enable them to appreciate the benefits of becoming one of our customers which in turn enables us to continue to help other small businesses.
Find out more here.

So it’s especially pleasing when we meet people who passionately believe that helping others is a great way to spread the word about ethical and sustainable travel and tourism which benefits us all.

Gavin Bate and Sasha Lebedev


One such person is Gavin Bate (on the left with Sasha Lebedev)) an award winning adventurer and mountaineer who in 1991 set up the charity Moving Mountains which funds Children’s Homes, Rescue Centres and Schools in Kenya and Tanzania, and Medical Centres and Medical Volunteering in the mountains of Nepal and Kathmandu.

Whilst spending years climbing mountains including Everest and Kilimanjaro, Gavin became friends with many of the guides and their families in the villages of Nepal, Tanzania and Kenya and saw how these people barely make a living leading treks for big adventure companies, often relying on tips from tourists just to survive.

25 years ago Gavin founded Adventure Alternative which he still runs today building it’s reputation as a responsible adventure trekking and travel company.
His real passion is helping the locals sustain the trekking and tourism programmes the people of the mountain region of Nepal so depend on, by providing jobs and opportunities for local people..


Some of the local people who now work for Adventure Alternative 

To quote Gavin …

“Over several decades from 1996 we have invested money into setting up local companies in our most popular places like Kenya and Nepal which are then allowed to use our company name. Some of those staff have been with us for over fifteen years! We plough profits back into providing training for our local guides and cooks, drivers and porters so that they can have a long term career with us. We believe that this attitude and the loyalty it brings is a big part of what being responsible means, plus our groups have a more enjoyable holiday. In fact the feedback we get always mentions the professionalism and friendliness of our staff, most people describe it more as a family than a company!”

Read more about what the teams are doing around the world because it is really inspirational and makes you think about how important it is to the planet that we must support sustainable travel.

You will also find information on trips, tours and other opportunities in Europe, South America, Asia, Russia and Africa.


Click here to go to the Responsible Adventure & Trekking Travel Company with links to Moving Mountains Charity and Sustainability Leaders Project.

 

Posted by Cliff Chapman at Traveljunkies.
For more information about opportunities for travellers and businesses visit us at www.traveljunkies.com.

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