Daydreamers, Dare to Go Global

Daydreamers, Dare to Go Global This article is  sponsored  by AXA, a multinational insurance firm. They are about to give one lucky person an all expenses paid  trip of a lifetime, so be sure to head over to  www.greatglobaladventure.com  to play the game and share your perfect trip to be in the running.   Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about exotic holidays when you probably should be working hard? Dont worry, us too. If it helps to justify your travelling urges, going global  actually supercharges your career, giving you  awareness of global differences both socially and economically. It teaches  you how to  adapt to new situations, and navigate your way easily from one culture to  another.  When working for an international company, having  a global mindset is key. The only thing standing between you and your dream getaway is oh, only reality. You know time  restrictions, budgets and a  lengthy list of other  real life commitments. Weve worked out that when  it comes to thinking about exploring  outside the office,  you must  think a little outside the square too. Just take a look at Will Moore. He is  the first winner of the Great Global Adventure by AXA, a competition with a  prize that offers  an 8 month trip around the world as well as two internships in two global locations and a voluntary experience. Hes on a mission to attain a global mindset to further his career, so what has he learnt from his incredible travels so far? View this post on Instagram Christ The Redeemer The 38 meter high statue of Christ The Redeemer stands atop the Corcovado Mountain watching over Rio de Janeiro. This world famous statue is a symbol of the city and the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms. #christtheredeemer #cristoredentor #iconic #statue #new7wonders #riodejaneiro #brazil #corcovado #openarms #city #welcome #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #axaadventure A post shared by Chelsie Kumar (@greatglobaladventurer) on Apr 23, 2016 at 11:50am PDT I have repeatedly found that if you have an open mind and meet new people with humility and  a genuine interest in their lifestyle you will reap great rewards.  I have been treated with great kindness by strangers and they have left a lasting impression  upon me. I will never forget the skill of the elderly gentleman who guided my bamboo raft  down the Li River in China, or sharing stories with Namjilmaa, a Mongolian nomad over a  cup of tea in her Ger Camp. It’s been a real privilege to have had the chance to witness their  lives. Whether you’re interested in seeing the last of the seven ancient wonders of the world, want  to visit the largest city in the world, view the greatest engineering feats or get up close and  personal with some dramatic natural spectacles,  you CAN do it all   in the name your career! View this post on Instagram Reed All About It! The totora reed plays a vital role for the people of the Uros Floating Island. Not only is the very island made of the totora reed but also the houses, boats and even some souvenirs. It also makes for a tasty snack! #uros #floatingisland #sustainability #totora #reed #lake #titicaca #puno #peru #colour #souvenir #tapestry #traveller #travelgram #wanderlust #axaadventure A post shared by Chelsie Kumar (@greatglobaladventurer) on Mar 22, 2016 at 1:51pm PDT Will is proof he has had  his fair share of incredible  experiences as a result of his global wandering, including hiking the Great Wall of China, travelling on the Trans-Siberian  railway and exploring Peru’s Machu Picchu. “I have had so  many amazing, unique and fun experiences: drinking water from Lake Baikal, the world’s  largest and deepest freshwater lake, talking to a Mongolian nomad in a Ger camp in -35  degrees in Ulaanbaatar, being pulled by eight Huskies through the Siberian snowy tundra. All of them have been so unique and they’ve all appealed to a different side of my  adventurous spirit.” If you were a lucky winner like Will, where would you go? What are your must-see travel destinations or experiences? Maybe the Northern Lights, the amazingly mysterious, multi-coloured night show in the  arctic, tops your list? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to see the migration in the Serengeti  or the magic of a safari pursuit in the Okavango?  Do you want to gaze at the Galapagos wildlife, canoe your way down the Amazon River,  watch whales in South Africa, helicopter over the Grand Canyon or scale the Empire State  Building in New York? By now  youre probably lost in a wonderful daydream, but  dont forget to enter the competition! Youll need to  hurry though, theres less than 3 weeks left to play. Good luck! This article is  sponsored  by AXA, a multinational insurance firm. They are about to give one lucky person an all expenses paid  trip of a lifetime, so be sure to head over to  www.greatglobaladventure.com  to play the game and share your perfect trip to be in the running.