BEWARE: Crazy Cyberstalker On The Loose!

All governments should work together to form stricter laws and collaborate in making the online community safer. The rapid increase of complaints when it comes to cyber crimes is at an alarming rate. One day you are doing just fine the next day you find out that someone have stolen your identity or is stalking you online. These cases are becoming rampant online because more individuals are able to acquire the skills and knowledge that is needed to harvest or use other people's private information.

Even with the advancement of technology it is still quite difficult to track down cyber criminals. It would take time to catch them and by the time the law are able to catch up with them the damage have been done. A person's reputation is very important for whether you are in business or employed it is part of your investment as a person. So when someone spread false rumors about you then your credibility will surely be tainted. It does not matter that it is not true because other people do not know that. Even people who know you personally would even entertain the idea that you just might be guilty of something which you did not do.

The worst part about false rumors online is that it becomes viral on a pandemic scale. No matter what your status in life or your kind of trade such a thing will surely be damaging to your credibility. This is why such an inconsiderate thing to do to a person is considered are a very sick thing. Currently in the online community someone has created a name for himself by cyberstalking, Evan Iliadis. This psycho had been in operation of spreading false rumors about people that he do not personally know online for five years now. Evan Iliadis have a long list of victims. This time he has his eyes focused on expats and two of his victims are personal friends of mine. These two individuals are credible and respected professionals that are frequent travelers. So as a responsible individual in the online community I am sharing this with you so that you can take measures to protect yourself from such a sick man.

My Master Plan To Free Myself From Credit Card Debts

Most of us these days are so dependent on our credit cards that soon we end up in financial dilemma. I never understood why my grandparents were both so pessimistic when it comes to using credit cards. They use to tell me that why would someone allow themselves to purchase something out of the pocket of another person if they have the cash themselves and pay an interest. It just does not make any sense. Well, i never actually listened to them, especially when I got my first credit card. I was just so thrilled to have one that the first thing that I did was to run down the mall and purchase things that I don't actually need.

Money is just so hard to come by these days that everyone has to be very creative in garnering all their fundraising ideas to have some extra cash in their pocket. Credit card companies have done their research well and understand that most of us has this problem. So what they did is to provide us a lifeline financially that is actually when you come to think of it is sometimes more than we actually make in a month. So we end up in a cycle of debt, especially that most of us uses our credit card without due regard for anything at all.

One thing that I have realized is that my credit card debt is much bigger than my savings account and it just hit me. I really need to save more and clearing my credit card debt is something that must initially be done first. So my plan for the next six months is to cut some of my unnecessary expenses like on beer, weekend poker nights, find ways to cut down on gas expenses, and buying things that I don't really need. Then I made a list of the amount of debt on all of my credit cards and decide on an amount that I can afford to pay every time the bill arrives, this is of course with due regard to the minimum amount. So paying more than the minimum by about $200 more is something that I am certainly considering. 

So that I will not overspend all the time I will set a budget for everything and make sure that I place something on my savings account every month when payday arrives. Well yeah plus the fact I want to raise funds for another vacation LOL.               

5 Typical Problems When I Travel

Many believe that when your job requires you to travel a lot to different countries, it is part of the perks of your job. Well, at first one might feel that it is so, but as time flies it becomes an inconvenience. The excitement dies down as soon as your work requires more out of you. Plus, there are still other problems that one has to face which more than often could not be avoided.

From my own personal experience, I'd like to share 5 typical issues I often run into. Mind you, I'm pretty sure you would agree that these can be very frustrating!

Problem #1: Making Everything Fit In Your Suitcase

One thing I have learned from friends who are frequent travelers is that you must learn how to prioritize things to bring when you travel. In this way, you will carry a much lighter weight. In more simple terms, travel light. But this would be quite difficult to practice, especially if your work will require you to stay for a week or so. If this is the case then traveling light is out of the picture and making everything fit in the suitcase becomes the agenda.

Problem #2: Damaged Goods

Airports all over the world just simply have no respect for people's luggage. That is so much I can guarantee. No matter how well one packs everything, sometimes things inside your bag will still get damaged. One reason for this is that when one checks in his or her luggage it just gets tossed around without any consideration. This is why I usually prefer to have my stuff hand carried as much as possible.

Problem #3: Lost Luggage

In my experience, this is perhaps the worst thing that could happen to you. Imagine arriving at your destination and having to face this problem. Then the airport people will tell you that your luggage was mistakenly sent on the wrong plane. I mean, what are the tags for anyways when it could not avoid an incident like this to happen. Incompetence is what i often tell them.!

Problem #4: Delayed Flights

I just hate it when the airline company announces that my flight gets delayed. I wake up quite early for a flight so that i won't be late. Sometimes one takes that flight just to arrive at a meeting earlier and still you end up late for it.

Problem #5: Email Problems

There are a lot of great hotels all over the world that will not allow you to send outgoing emails. This is just too much for me. I stayed at a five-star hotel to make sure that I get the best possible service and a simple outgoing email could not be sent because their system block it. The worst part is that when one complains no one can help you with your problem. This is probably my worst frustration, when outlook can't send email!

So, how about you? What are your usual frustrations or fears when you travel?

Why I Fell in Love with Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand's capital city is the center of commerce and trading. It brags of its many historical landmarks and cultural heritage. When one visit this beautiful Asian country be prepared for some spicy cuisine experience for they have a different definition of the term "Not Spicy". I mean even our regular American fast food which is in existence in Thailand prepare the food spicy (yes, even McDonald's have super spicy burgers! Don't ask about KFC because their chicken and even mashed potatoes literally has diced chilli in it). But their food is something that would please almost all palates which is one of the reason why it is one of the most sought after tourist destination in Asia by foreigners.

Most of my friends back home in the United States would discuss traveling in Asia and would not fail to mention Thailand and going to Phuket. This is why when I had the opportunity to go on a vacation I chose to visit Thailand without any hesitation. What I discovered there is that they cook practically anything. Just give them wok, golden mountain sauce, and some chili powder and they would turn anything into a snack or a meal. Name it my friend and they can cook it. You can have beer matches like fried crickets, beetles, wood worm, and grasshoppers and talk about the politics in this country over a beer.

One can go to any corner in Thailand and find an American tourist who is either there for business or with their family for a vacation. But my eyes have always been set on the prize from the time that I arrived at the airport and that is to enjoy my last three days on Phuket. Well, when I got there the first thing that I did was go around the Pha NGa Bay with some tourist. I just could not stop clicking my camera for some shots of the spectacular beauty of the bay. While cruising the bay we came across a boat which is packed with people partying, the guide said it was the Ladyandaman. They usually rent that boat for private parties and exclusive cruise around Phuket. Sounds great right? But of course it comes with a price.

5 Things I Want to Do Before 2012 Ends

Another year will soon pass and it has been one hell of a ride this 2012. I am so happy that I am still alive and well. But being employed limits one from doing things that you want. So I decided to make a list of the five things that I want to do before the year ends.

1. Renovate My Home

There are so many things in my home that requires my attention. I seriously need to have my house fixed since there are some parts of my roof that needs repair. The ceiling inside my home is losing its color and some of the switches does not function well. Plus the bathroom definitely needs some serious make over.

2. Pay Off All the Outstanding Debt On My Credit Card

Many of my Chinese friends told me that it is good luck to start the year fresh and debt free. I mean I could not remember the last time that my credit card was fully free from debt.

3. Learn How To Cook Gourmet Meals
I mean why set up a really good kitchen suitable for MasterChef, one of my favorite TV shows and then not even use it. Food in five star restaurants do not come cheap my friend and sometimes eating out is already becoming a burden to my wallet. Plus learning to cook the food that I like will surely save me some money.

4. Take Scuba Diving Lessons

There is just so much to see under the ocean for it is full of life that is unlike any other you have seen on dry land. Plus, I have always been fascinated by the many things that the ocean offers.

5. Go To The Beach

The beach is something that I would definitely choose without an hesitation once a vacation comes up. I have heard so many things about Phuket and the breathtaking sights that they have. They say that you could rent a boat there and party with your friends. I've heard of this particular boat called the Ladyandaman and I surely want to try it out! Beaches, parties, boats and cruises are just things that excite me.