Your Very Next Step newsletter for May June 2024
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”
— John Muir
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
– Lao Tzu
This edition of YVNS comes to you from Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam
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*** In this issue travel and adventure news; volunteer conservation and wilderness opportunities; travel, adventure and conservation jobs.
*** Where am I?
Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps
16 – 30 June Hanoi/Thanh Hoa/Quang Binh/Hue/Hoi An/Danang/Hanoi, Vietnam
30 July – 3 August Honolulu, Hawaii
11-14 August San Diego, CA
26-30 August Houma. La./Mobile, Ala./Pascagoula, Miss.
*** Vietnam: The Ultimate Travel Experience
https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/vietnam-ultimate-travel-experience
*** THE RISE AND FALL OF ‘TRAIN STREET’
How We Invented Hanoi’s ‘Train Street’ (and How Instagram Ruined It)
https://www.vietnaminfocus.com/train-street-hanoi/
*** The Cheapest Business Class Airlines for an Affordable Upgrade
Stretch out in a lie-flat bed without blowing your budget.
By Jessica Puckett
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/cheapest-business-class-airlines
*** VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE
By Nomadic matt
https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/
*** 4 Lesser-Known U.S. Chinatowns With Incredible Food and Culture
By Rachel Chang
https://www.afar.com/magazine/lesser-known-chinatowns-in-the-united-states
*** The World’s Top 10 Airports of 2024
By SkyTrax
https://www.worldairportawards.com/the-worlds-top-10-airports-of-2024/
*** How to exit an airplane without being a jerk. (A refresher course in aviation etiquette.)
Airlines are obsessed with boarding procedures. Why is no one addressing how passengers exit planes?
By Christopher Muther
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/03/lifestyle/airplane-dos-donts-rules-etiquette-travel/
*** These 5 Countries Do Not Have Airports. One Has No Hotels, Either.
B Brian Cohen
https://thegatewithbriancohen.com/these-5-countries-do-not-have-airports-one-has-no-hotels-either/
*** What Not To Do In Vietnam
30 Things Travelers Must Know — Planning a trip to Vietnam? Here’s a comprehensive list of 30 things not to do in Vietnam…
https://awesomejelly.com/things-you-should-never-do-in-vietnam-t2/
*** 15 Dishes You Need to Try Around the World
By Bennett Kleinman
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-irresistible-delicacies-you-need-to-try/XvHyVpKgiwAG5aiG
*** 10 Things You Might Not Know Are UNESCO Protected
By Tara Schatz
*** 10 Tourist Traps That Are Actually Worth Visiting
By Julia Hammond
*** 6 of the Tallest Tourist Attractions in the U.S.
By Bennett Kleinman
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/6-of-the-tallest-tourist-attractions-in-the-u-s/ZH9o0srm_wAHueLs
*** This Banned Drink Is Making a Comeback
By Erika Ebsworth-Goold
*** These 5 Countries Do Not Have Airports. One Has No Hotels, Either.
By Brian Cohen
https://thegatewithbriancohen.com/these-5-countries-do-not-have-airports-one-has-no-hotels-either/
*** How to Stay Calm When Your Trip Goes Wrong
If the road gets bumpy, try these mindfulness techniques.
By Sarah Buder
https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-stay-calm-when-your-trip-goes-wrong
*** Move over Hawaii, The Azores Islands also bring vibrant beauty (with fewer crowds)
By Andrew Nelson
*** These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England
By Nicholas DeRenzo
https://www.afar.com/hotels/best-hotel-getaways-new-england
*** 10 of the Most Breathtaking Places in the U.S.
By Rachel Gresh
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/breathtaking-places-in-the-us/ZSA-MQU7rwAHYAQ8
*** St. Kitts and Nevis Is Determined to Preserve Its Beauty and Nature—Here’s How
This Caribbean nation is working to make sustainability its top policy priority. Here’s how it will affect travelers and locals alike.
By Brian Major
https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-saint-kitts-and-nevis-is-prioritizing-sustainability
*** What’s up with Cape Cod bridges this summer? A guide for visitors, returning part-timers
By Walker Armstrong
*** These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad
These places don’t require a high budget for a very high quality of life.
By Chloe Arrojado
https://www.afar.com/magazine/5-places-to-retire-overseas-where-your-dollar-will-go-further
*** OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes
By Bailey Berg
https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-do-airports-get-their-3-letter-codes
*** QATAR AIRWAYS NAMED WORLD’S BEST AIRLINE FOR 2024
by AirlineRatings.com Editors
https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qatar-airwas-worlds-best-airline-for-2024/
*** Tourists, Stop Getting Naked Where You Shouldn’t! Here’s Where You Can Legally Bare It All
By Apeksha Bhateja
https://www.fodors.com/news/trip-ideas/the-best-nudist-cruises-beaches-and-resorts
*** 9 U.S. Restaurants Where the Views Are as Amazing as the Food
By Alina Polishuk
https://www.afar.com/magazine/9-us-restaurants-with-awe-inspiring-views
*** 9 Best Outdoor Towns in the U.S.
By Lianne Frith
https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/best-outdoor-towns-in-the-us/XvHyVpKgiwAG5as2
Rail Trail of the Month
April 2024
Georgia’s Cricket Frog Trail
By Austyn Gaffney
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/april/04/georgias-cricket-frog-trail/
May 2024
Ohio’s Wolf Creek Trail
By Chez Chesak
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/may/03/ohios-wolf-creek-trail/
June 2024
Virginia’s High Bridge Trail State Park
By Ashley Stimpson
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/june/01/virginias-high-bridge-trail-state-park/
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Volunteer, Trail Patrol, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, National Park Service, American Fork, Utah
https://www.nps.gov/tica/getinvolved/volunteer.htm
2.) Volunteer Wilderness Rangers (VWR), Wild Alabama, Moulton, Alabama
https://www.wildal.org/volunteer-wilderness-rangers.html
3.) Volunteer, Jackson National Fish Hatchery, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
4.) Ranger Station Host/Maintenance Positions, KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK, Soldotna, AK
https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/vvirgrstation.htm
5.) Shakamak State Park Service Work – 2024, Shakamak State Park, Indiana Division of State Parks, Jasonville, IN
https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0064&console_type=event&ht=1
6.) Chisos Basin Visitor Center Host – August, September, and October, National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, Texas
7.) Wild Spotter Volunteer, Help Find and Map Invasive Species, Various locations
https://www.wildspotter.org/index.cfm
8.) Volunteers, Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance (IPWA), Boulder CO
https://www.indianpeakswilderness.org/volunteer-opportunities
9.) Naturalist Intern, Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach, Florida
https://macarthurbeach.org/internships/
*** Travel/Outdoor/Conservation job opportunities (see listings below for links):
1.) Communications Coordinator, Pinchot Partners, Remote (Work must be performed in or near Morton, WA), Morton, WA
https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/77d020996c8a4f47aec43c37551ef368-pinchot-partners-morton
2.) Executive Director, Maine Island Trail Association, Portland, Maine
https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/84537-executive-
3.) Seasonal Outreach Specialist, Conservation Northwest, North Bend, WA
4.) Fishing guide needed for July/Aug 2024, Salmon Eye Charters, Ucluelet, BC, Canada
5.) Professional Fishing Guide, Ena Lake Lodge, The Luxus Group, Saskatchewan, Canada
https://en-ca.whatjobs.com/job/Ena-Lake-Lodge/saskatchewan/66663281
6.) Program Instructor – Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures (Fall 2024), Douglas County School District, Larkspur, Colorado
7.) Lead Climbing Guide, Adventures on the Gorge, Fayetteville, WV
8.) Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3), WA State Department of Ecology, Lacey, WA
9.) Coordinator, SVP of Conservation Programs and SVP of External Affairs, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, DC
https://builtin.com/job/coordinator-svp-conservation-programs-and-svp-external-affairs/2714209
10.) Adventure Education Instructor, Broadreach Academic Treks, Raleigh, NC
11.) Conservation Science Communication Fellow, American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Natural Resource Program Center (NRPC), Fort Collins, CO
https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1111769
11.) Director of Outdoor Leadership & Education, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
https://www.bluefishjobs.com/jobs/19908009/director-of-outdoor-leadership-education
12.) Public Relations Manager – Social Media Specialist, Travel Portland, Portland, OR
https://jobs.odwyerpr.com/job/public-relations-manager-social-media-specialist/73519010/
13.) Whitebark Pine Monitoring Technician (USFS), The Great Basin Institute, Sparks, Nevada
https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-AIM-002&type=JOBDESCR
14.) Social Media Associate, The Climate Reality Project, Washington, DC
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-social-media-associate-washington-dc/2745390536
15.) 2024 Summer Wilderness Canoe Guide, Northern Tier High Adventure Program, Ely, MN
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Ha’ina ‘ia mai ana ka’puana
(And So The Story Is Told)
-Traditional ending to Hawaiian songs