Question by .: How do I get a job traveling in a renaissance fair?
I’ve always liked going to them..but I hear the showpeople say things such as “We’re the Drunken Pirates and we travel around the country doing these shows for a living! Please give us tips!”
How do you join to go ‘on the road’ with a renaissance fair?
Best answer:
Answer by kee I think a good first step is to do some informational interviews – in person, preferably, and over the phone. Ask your friends and relatives if they can refer you to anyone who has ever worked for a renaissance fair so that you can ask them about the ins and outs of the business. They can refer you to other people. Contact the organizers of renaissance fairs. There’s one in Danville, IL that happens annually. See http://www.illinoisrenfaire.com/ . Another one is http://www.renfair.com/bristol/ . You can do some online research to contact advertised performers or use the “Contact Us” pages on fair sites to garner more information. Lastly, you can ask performers from local theaters about it. Many actors and other entertainers get involved in the fairs.
See http://www.ehow.com/how_17229_become-part-renaissance.html for more advice.
Question by rossbodde@att.net: Do you have any good “tips” for traveling? I’ve been housebound for 8 years, and have NO IDEA what to expect.
I’m so excited it’s making me Panic…help
Best answer:
Answer by Clay P 1. Get on the internet and research the place you are visiting so you will have a map, list of hotels, list of restaurants, list of places to sightsee, etc. Be prepared.
2. Travel in groups. If you can, go with a tour group for safety and convenience since it’s been a while for you.
3. Have phone number of people and places you will need to stay in touch with.
4. Bring along personal items that make you more comfortable like: sleeping pills, bedroom slippers, photos of loved ones, Mp3 player/radio, cell phone.
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Question by rossbodde@att.net: Do you have any good “tips” for traveling? I’ve been housebound for 8 years, and have NO IDEA what to expect.
I’m so excited it’s making me Panic…help
Best answer:
Answer by Clay P 1. Get on the internet and research the place you are visiting so you will have a map, list of hotels, list of restaurants, list of places to sightsee, etc. Be prepared.
2. Travel in groups. If you can, go with a tour group for safety and convenience since it’s been a while for you.
3. Have phone number of people and places you will need to stay in touch with.
4. Bring along personal items that make you more comfortable like: sleeping pills, bedroom slippers, photos of loved ones, Mp3 player/radio, cell phone.
Whether it is by foot, land, sea or air, people have been traveling since ancient times. Even the first people, according to history, had vast experience on travel in pursuit for food, shelter and other necessities. As the world of travel evolves, so does the means of transportation and reasons why people travel. Aside from the fascination of seeing new places, setting foot on a strange land can give you the benefits for improved well-being Here are a few tips for an experience you will truly cherish.
What are the benefits of traveling?
Traveling feeds curiosity. It adds to your knowledge the lifestyle and culture of a specific place even their language. It increases your awareness on issues that beset a population. It answers your questions about what’s happening in the other side of the world.
Traveling fascinates you. Seeing new places, discovering new cultures and meeting new people while you have the resources and energy to do so, explore as many places as you can.
Traveling is what you deserve. If you feel you need a getaway or an escapade, be kind to yourself. Go to somewhere relaxing or give yourself a treat for a job well done.
Traveling nurtures relationships. For families who travel, this is a quality time for them to bond with each other. To a couple, it is their means of spending time for each other while the kids are home or while work is put on hold.
Traveling leaves good memories. Mostly, if not all, traveling gives one of the best memories you could ever have. Discovering new places, cultures, lifestyles and people are great memories that are worth the while.
Ensuring that you get the best experience to travel, you need to do a little job too but don’t fret, it’s easy and it makes you love to do it. Anyway, this is something you got to give yourself.
Plan
Choose a place to go. Get a lot of information for the place, its forecasted weather, the modes of transportation, the hotels, etc. Keeping yourself informed of these will make decision making easier and this is also a way to prepare once you’re already there.
Pack
Bring only what you need during your travel. If you want to add extra, just make sure you don’t bring your entire house. If you’re planning to shop then just pack minimal for clothing. Check the website on what cannot be brought in inside the port for example and never forget travel documents like passports, valid identification cards and credit cards if you don’t plan to bring cash.
Prepare
Since you’re leaving the house, make sure it is secure and you still have a house when you come back. Ask you neighbors to keep an eye on it once in a while perhaps.
It is imperative to check your health condition too prior to traveling. Pay a visit to your physician because there are certain illnesses that you may get. Get the best advice from your physician on how you may maintain your health.
One last note though, don’t forget to enjoy and have fun!
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