If you like the great outdoors and would like to try something new check out this information on a beginner’s guide to ski holidays.  A skiing holiday can be one the entire family will enjoy and have memories to cherish for years to come.  Learning to ski is probably the most important aspect of this new venture but simply enjoying your surroundings and the atmosphere of most ski lodges, your winter getaway can be one of phenomenal enjoyment.

Many who are about to hit the slopes for the first time experience bouts of nervousness and fear.  Don’t let this unsettling feeling hinder your holiday plans.  The best way to learn any new skill properly is to undergo some training by a professional in the field.  This can apply to skiing too.  Signing up for beginner ski instructions is a great way to start.  There are a lot of adjustments to make as you experience this for the first time. Make the best of it and have fun.  I remember the first time putting on ski boots which keep your legs bent to a small degree.  I thought it was the strangest sensation not being able to stand up straight. Laugh a lot as you learn these new techniques.  Even when you fall laugh with your ski buddies and enjoy these beginning experiences.  The learning curb can in some regards be the most memorable moments that you will laugh about many years down the road.

A skiing winter excursion will help you refresh and renew your mind in a way only the great outdoors can.  When you first arrive at your holiday ski resort you may be overcome by the large ski slopes.  Do not fear.  Your ski instructor will help you learn the basics on what is referred to as the bunny slopes.  These are small hills with a very low grade which will take the panic out of beginning and build great confidence in your mind toward your new sporting adventure.  Amidst your learning make sure you take the time to get a hot chocolate and enjoy the ambiance setting around the fireplace at your ski lodge resort.

Your ski holidays can include so much more than just skiing.  Make sure to take extra time in seeking out just the right location for your holiday.  While at the resort of your choice make sure to take in the local happenings surrounding your great winter adventure.  After hitting the slopes you may like to take a break and enjoy a little time for souvenir shopping to help remember your momentous ski holiday.

When you finally get the courage to ride the ski lift to the top you will experience yet another natural high in the process.  This whole process is great for overcoming many of our fears.  You have to start by sliding off the ski lift chair and keeping your balance as you reach the snow covered mountain top.  The ski lift does not completely stop so you will need to hone up on your timing skills to get off at precisely the right time.

You no doubt will have many different slopes to choose from when you do finally graduate past the bunny slopes.  Pick the recommended easiest one to begin.  My first experience in doing this found that as a beginner even the so called easy slope looked quite challenging when you are on top of it for the first time looking down.  Again though, don’t let your fears get the best of you.  Make up your mind to have fun.  I found that instead of simply going straight down , as you might think you need to, skiing from one side of the slope to the other in a sort of zigzag pattern all the way down will help you to cut your speed considerably and enjoy ride.

Once you start you will be hooked! It is the most fun you will experience.  At least that’s my opinion.  When you get to the bottom you can hardly wait to get back up again.  Indeed a ski holiday is a very enjoyable way to plan a family holiday or even enjoy some holiday time for yourself.  Who knows what long lasting friends or relationships you may make on your new ski holiday venture.

Every blogger probably knows about the recent Wordpress exploit which was pretty big news.  Well, because I didn’t upgrade my Wordpress installation right away Traveling Project actually fell victim to the exploit.  How did I know?

When I went to the “Users” section of the Admin Panel I noticed that it said there were two administrators for the blog.  When I checked the list it only showed my administrator account designated as an “admin”.  This was one of the symptoms of the exploit so I knew the blog had been hit.

To fix the exploit I went into the MySQL database for Traveling Project and checked the “Users” table in the database.  I compared the list of users in the table to the list of users in the Admin Panel and deleted the only user not showing in the Admin Panel.  When I refreshed the Admin Panel it changed from showing two admin users to only one admin user, so I knew that user was the culprit and the issue was fixed.  I then updated my Wordpress installation to the latest version and changed my admin password just in case.  Luckily there wasn’t any other damage or changes done to Traveling Project.  I still have to go through the old posts and rest of the blog to double check everything though.

So for anyone running Wordpress this is just a friendly reminder to update your installations to the latest version!

Warm, calm, and crystal clear waters describe the beaches in the West Coast where the Sandy Lane Hotel is located.  These clean, white sandy beaches are considered peaceful because of their mostly small waves which allow visitors to enjoy a variety of activities.  Visitors can participate in swimming, snorkeling, sailing, diving, and other water sports; and on land, visitors can play volleyball and paddle tennis, have a picnic, take a walk, and sunbath. Pedal boats and glass bottoms boats are also available for tourists.

The South Coast, also known as the Fun Coast, is a little more active than the West Coast. The white sandy beaches have clear water with mostly medium-sized waves. The following activities can be enjoyed in the South Coast: swimming, windsurfing, body surfing, kite boarding, scuba diving, snorkeling, and parasailing.  Visitors can also walk along the beach, play volleyball and paddle ball, and enjoy rides in a pedal boat, kayak, and glass bottom boat. The South Coast beaches also feature an ocean trampoline and slide and a mountain climbing iceberg.

Barbados’ East Coast beaches are recognized for their seascape, landscape, and breathtaking views. Many photographers and nature lovers take pleasure in these beaches that are full of tranquility. The locations are great for surfing, but swimming is not recommended because of the large waves and strong currents.

On the North Coast of Barbados there are not many beaches, but the coast is known for enormous waves, attractive scenery, and hidden coves.  Surfing is popular here, but swimming is not recommended.  Surfers in both the North and East Coast have to be careful because of the unpredictable currents and rocky bottom of the ocean floor.  Visitors tend to go sightseeing, hiking, picnicking, or on tours on the North Coast of Barbados.

Also, maybe down the road for “Featured Fridays” I’ll also have a featured blogger write about the featured travel destinations for those of you who are getting tired of my writing style! *wink *wink!  Having “Featured Fridays” will get some regular and consistent content on Traveling Project and help it grow into a more interesting source for readers who are into traveling.

Reflecting back on my first year I would have to say it was a success with many bumps in the road.  The goal of this blog when I first brought it online was to generate income to help me travel more by posting about my travel experiences and general topics about travel.  Well, one year later I have to say that the blog did generate a modest amount of income for it’s first year;  in fact you’d probably be surprised if I went back and calculated the total income it generated the first year. Although it did generate income, it still wasn’t enough to cover all my travel plans for the whole year to be honest. Something I know will take time as the blog grows.

I do expect the blog to become even more successful this year and for many years to follow with a little more discipline on my end.  Some of the features I planned for the blog on a regular basis sort of died down for no apparent reason other than I got a bit lazy at times.  One example was the monthly income reports and updating the “Project Income” page for my readers to follow how much this blog made.  After the first few months I realized the blog wasn’t generating a steady amount of income to really keep this section updated, and once the blog did start generating income I never really got back to updating it.

So for this next year, I made a promise to myself to fine tune the blog, and to keep up with more frequent updates than in the past. I’m going to think about new ways to keep this blog interesting and let you guys know in a few days!

I’ve got to know many of the blog’s readers through comments or through emails; and by the growing amount of responses/comments I get as time goes by I know the blog is getting more popular with each passing moment. This makes me excited for what the future holds and for the people/friends I will meet on this project’s journey; so if your reading this blog please say “hi” by posting a comment and wish the blog a Happy First Anniversary! Don’t be a stranger.