Hi! I've noticed a lot more headaches related to air travel lately - poor communication, delays, etc. What do you think is causing these things and what do you think most basic travelers (aka bozos like me) need to know to understand and mitigate these headaches?

Rates are high right now for many reasons, including high demand, and, of course, labor costs. Companies also tell us they're spending more on supplies because of inflation. But, eventually, even travelers who have doled out big amounts for bucket list trips will find it harder to justify. Companies will adjust their rates to meet demand. If that starts to fall, rates will go down, too. The risk for workers is getting very burned out while trying to keep up with this high demand and low staffing levels - Allison

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What are some areas of Switzerland that off the beaten path? I am planning on traveling there this year and have seen the major sites.

In the U.S., it's Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's about four hours from San Francisco (no traffic haha) and isn't as highly trafficked as parks like Yosemite. The park has everything from wildflowers to hydrothermal sites with cool names (ever heard of Bumpass Hell)? - Allison

I started covering the business side of airlines and resorts and for years tried to convince my editors (at another newspaper) that a consumer travel beat would be a big hit. I had to convince them it wasn't just writing about sunsets in Bali. It's writing about cool places but also helping travelers navigate things like airline and resort fees and educating them on their rights when things go awry. --Dawn

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What is the most dangerous situation that you have encountered while traveling?

I'm curious. Is this AMA just for you to read the questions, or will it include you also answering those questions?

How did you get into writing about Travel? It sounds like the best jobs.

What's the most fascinating place you've ever covered and what made it so fascinating?

What is your favorite but least known about destination?

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1 million usd budget per event

What do you mean “1 🍋 million?” What’s the lemon emoji for?

No, it is mixed events. Sometimes offline and some offline.
Sometimes I eat meals that are cooked from scratch using fresh ingredients and other times I opt for convenient pre-made foods. But regardless of what I'm eating, I absolutely love homemade cuisine. There's just something special about a home-cooked meal that can't be replicated with store-bought food. Home cooking allows you to customize your dishes to your tastes and also gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you made it with your own hands. It's also a great way to bond with family and friends as everyone can get involved in the cooking process.

Yeas, I am weirdo.

Oh the events you're doing has been from home? Like virtually?

>Don't forget this is an AMA so we need to ask the are hitting questions: what's the best food you've had at a speaking engagement?

Everything homemade?

Don't forget this is an AMA so we need to ask the are hitting questions: what's the best food you've had at a speaking engagement?

If there are difficulties with implementing such things or ideas, you need to explain to the right people why they should listen to you. To do this, you need to demonstrate the value of your idea. Here are some steps to consider:

1. Confirm your opinion with a post survey of participants - Ask people who have already experienced your idea or have used it in a similar way what they think. This will give you an indication of whether your idea is viable and worth pursuing.
2. Validate your opinion on a subreddit or in a slack - Posting on subreddits and slacks can give you an additional perspective from people who may not be familiar with your idea or the industry it applies to. Their feedback can help you understand if any changes or modifications need to be made before implementation.
3. If possible, calculate your idea and the profit from its implementation - Crunch the numbers and determine how much money implementing your idea could make and how it could benefit the company financially. This will make it easier to show the value of your idea and convince others that it's worth pursuing.
   If necessary, I can share the event planning checklist I use for process. This will help ensure that all aspects are taken into consideration before making a final decision about implementation.

Thank you for this!

Not obvious websites that event managers should know:

1. https://www.pexels.com/
   A fantastic website lets you download high-quality stock images for all your work and personal projects.
2. https://temp-mail.org/
   Temp-mail gives you a temporary email and inbox to help you sign up for websites and avoid all the spam down the line.
3. https://quillbot.com/
   Paraphrasing website that rewrites everything as plagiarism-free text.
4. https://www.loom.com/
   An excellent tool that lets you simultaneously record your screen and yourself, so you can explain things just the way you want to.
5. https://tinywow.com/
   Get free versions of tools you usually pay for. Includes free versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF editor)or Photoshop (image editor)
6. https://www.pdfdrive.com/
   Search engine for PDF files. Almost every textbook and book is on this website
7. https://12ft.io/
   Remove the paywall from online articles and content.
8. https://hemingwayapp.com/
   The app highlights lengthy, complex sentences and common errors.

Before the war, I worked with large companies and corporations. And now I've moved on to startups. Doing webinars for devs.
In fact, I've always wanted to, I think I'm tired of corporate communication. If you know anything about emails in corporate culture, upvote)

>I've had connections on LinkedIn even before the war of startup folks in Ukraine, and have greatly enjoyed knowing them. Are there any plans to have a big online conference of Ukrainian entrepreneurs or a tech conference?

I'm currently doing IT webinars, but many of my friends are doing some really cool events as well. I'm not sure if I want to promote, but if you do a quick Google search, you can easily find out what events my friends are organizing.

I'm glad that you have met cool UA folks.