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 Mountain Guides: the Archetypical Adventurers of Courmayeur   Travel & Tourism In my humble opinion, there are few jobs that are more fascinating than those of moun-tain guides. A profession that is steeped in tradition and requires a range of technical and professional skills, these adventurous souls conquer the world’s toughest terrains and open up new worlds to intrepid travellers. Mountaineering in Aosta Valley I am particularly interested in the mountain guides of the Aosta Valley in northwest Italy. These Alpine adventurers have a long, influential tradition – many of them have written important chapters in the rich history of mountaineering. Immersing yourself in their world is a unique experience that those with an interest in culture will value greatly. These highly trained professionals must possess a range of important skills to help indi-viduals and small groups navigate a mountain safely. These skills include climbing, ski-ing, hiking, rock climbing and ice c...

 A Guide for New Couriers: Estimating Your Rate   Automotive When you are starting up a courier business or moving into a new area, it can be tricky to know what – or how – to charge your new clients. These straightforward tips will help you start building your business in no time. Tools of the Trade There are a few different methods of setting a fee for your courier loads. Whichever one you choose, you must ensure that you have the appropriate technology to help you measure times, weights and distances accurately. This will help you make your calculations and, if you can easily show a client your methods of recording this information, you will quickly build up trusting and profitable relationships. I would advise investing in a GPS tracker, as this is the simplest way to prove to a client that you took the most efficient route possible. A GPS tracker will also allow you to accurately identify the distance travelled on any particular journey. A watch will do for logging the ti...

 Things to Do in Amsterdam: the Ultimate Dutch Beer-sperience   Travel & Tourism The perfect way to celebrate after finishing exams with your friends is on a city break. Amsterdam is the perfect location: it has some excellent bars and clubs, a dynamic food scene, and hosts a wide range of incredible options for young holidaymakers. One of those, its beer scene, is often overlooked; let me share with you some of the best spots to grab a pint. The Heineken Experience The Heineken Experience is one of Amsterdam’s most popular tourist attraction, and for good reason: the historic brewery was built in 1867 and was the company’s main brewing facility under the late 1980s, before opening to the public in 1991. Visitors can walk through the brewery at their own pace and see the history of the Heineken family and the beer they produced there for over a century.  At the end of the tour, you’ll even get to share a couple of cold ones with your friends. As a great way to start y...