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Hitchhiking is not without risk in any country and the same applies in New Zealand. New Zealand has crime like any other western country. New Zealand only has 4 million people, so the number of criminals is lower than the USA or the UK. Use the same discretion getting into a car with a stranger in NZ as you would anywhere in the world.

Don’t try to hitch hike in Auckland, the main way out is the motorway, and it is illegal to walk or stop on any motorway (except in case of emergency).

In the country outside of the main centres you are more likely to have luck getting lifts, especially in the South Island.

Wear your pack (to make it obvious you are a tourist)

Look clean and tidy – try to avoid the wild-mountain man look

Let people know where you are planning to go.

Don’t accept lifts from anyone you don’t feel comfortable with.

Handle things in the car (to leave your fingerprints in case something does go wrong).

If you are staying in hostels, you may well get lifts from there anyway – some hostels have a ‘carpool list’ where people with free space in the car write down their destination and departure date/time.

Hitch hiking can be a great way of learning about New Zealand and meeting new people. If you get lucky you can find out about great local “treasures” from the local people or you could be told of the cheapest and/or best place to stay at the town you re heading too.

Be careful, take note of the points above and your trip should be entertaining and enjoyable.

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Business planning involves a host of different functions, from production to sales to marketing. But rarely does it include time and vacation planning – especially for the solo entrepreneur.

Learning to take time off is a critical part of your long-term plan for success. Research has shown that those who take a regular vacation are sharper and more productive than those who don’t.

Here’s a five step plan to ensure you get the time you deserve.

1. Get a calendar for the year. I find that printing a blank calendar from Outlook serves this purpose well. (Check the Help menu for instructions on adding a new calendar if you’re not familiar with the process.)

2. Mark off all of your currently scheduled major obligations. These will include conferences, trips, speaking engagements, etc. Do not include recurring meetings unless you have made a special commitment to that event for this year, such as assuming the presidency of an organization.

3. Looking at the trips you already have scheduled, where could you add just one more day and double the impact of your trip? For example, if you’re attending a conference plan to stay one more day. You’ll be able to think through the notes you took and create a plan to implement the ideas. Plus you’ll avoid the crowded flights on Sunday evening!

Now take another look at those trips. Are there vacation opportunities in those locations? Sometimes adding another day or two allows you to see the sights in a city you might not otherwise visit. Since conference rates are often the best available you’ll have a favorable room rate – and you won’t have to pack and unpack again! It’s a great way to see the country!

4. Now decide on the number of days you want to take as vacation days. Count what you have already in travel vacation days, then start scheduling your additional days. Do you want to take off the major holidays? Schedule them. Want to take off your birthday? Your childrens’ birthdays? Your anniversary? Just mark it off!

One of the eye-openers you may have is that you want to take more than the traditional “two weeks” vacation. And that’s one of the joys of being the boss – you can take that time off if you want! Will your business suffer? Probably not! You’ll likely focus better when you are working, knowing that you have a vacation day coming up shortly.

5. Now take all those delicious vacation days and put them on your permanent calendar for the year. Create an electronic document that lists all of your vacation days then share it with your staff, your family, and your business partners. And print a copy for yourself to help you “remember” what you promised yourself.

Remember, as the head of your company, only you can take care of you! And giving yourself time off is your first obligation.

Dr. Jeanette Cates, The Technology Tamer, works with independent professionals who are ready to turn their knowledge and their websites into gold. She offers weekly tips, trends, and techniques in http://www.OnlineSuccessNews.com

Planning to visit Atlanta for a weekend getaway? The city of Atlanta has long been dubbed as everything from the “capital of the new South” to “the next international city” and to “the best place to deal business matters”. It is fueled by the prosperity of large local companies like Coca Cola and Holiday Inn, and having hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games make it on fire – a great place to visit.

On your Atlanta vacation, note that from world class restaurants and wide selection of cultural attractions to a hip nightlife and sporting events galore, the city of Atlanta is indeed a cosmopolitan in every sense of the word. Perhaps what is best about the city is that it has also managed to maintain its historic character. To enjoy your Atlanta vacation, try to stop by the Atlanta History Center or visit Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site, which is a moving tribute to an American icon. Several great museums are also out there and whether you prefer modern urban endeavors or old southern pleasures, the city will not disappoint you.

Must-See Attractions

In terms of great attractions, Atlanta has a lot to offer to every Atlanta vacationer. Here are some of the popular spots in the city that are worth a visit.

For History Lovers