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Trust your intuition when networking online

November 5 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #couchsurfing, #Diverse Traveller, #experience, #facebook, #Online, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #safety, #Skype, #travel, #women travellers

Around Easter I joined couchsurfing.com, a volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travellers with members of local communities, offering free accommodation and/or advice. I was on a mission to travel as many times as possible with my very limited...

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Better safe than sorry!

August 29 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #BBC, #crime, #facebook, #Legal & General, #On the Web, #Online Communities, #Royal Mail, #safety, #security, #Social network, #Social network service, #travel, #Travel News, #travel tips, #Twitter

According to a recent survey by British-based Legal & General, Facebook users (and I am one) enthusing about an upcoming holiday or a recently purchased high-tech gadget may not just be telling their friends but also potential burglars, warns an insurance...