Friday, 15 July 2016

Marian Nelson-Addy - Travel Tips for Long-Haul Flights

Marian Nelson-Addy is a humanitarian currently working with a Christian-based relief agency in Bristol. She has traveled to different part so the United Kingdom, United States and several other countries around the world helping with relief efforts after natural calamities. Marian Nelson-Addy knows that traveling on long-haul flights can be quite tiring, especially if you have to take a 16-hour flight. Here are a couple of tips that can help make your long-haul flight a bit more comfortable.

Upgrade to Business Class
When you are on a long-haul flight, one of the best things you can do is to upgrade your economy class ticket to a business class ticket. If you have frequent flier miles, you might want to use them to pay for the upgrade. The reclining seats, more legroom, better meals and entertainment in the business class makes long-haul flights more comfortable.

Relax and Escape
While you might want to use the time to prepare reports, read or write proposals, the hours are not going to just disappear. You will find that a couple of hours down the flight, you are still a long way from your destination. A good idea would be to sit back and enjoy the in-flight entertainment. You might also want to pack your iPad with your favorite flicks, put your headphones on and relax and enjoy the flight.

Marian Nelson-Addy has traveled extensively in the United States.

Friday, 8 July 2016

Marian Nelson-Addy - Must-Visit Historical Sites in Bristol

Marian Nelson-Addy is a devoted Christian humanitarian relief worker based in Bristol. Marian Nelson-Addy graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences from the University College London, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of the West of England. If you are traveling to Bristol, there are several historical places to visit.

Here are a couple of recommendations for you.

Tyntesfield 

Tyntesfield is a remarkable Victorian country house and estate. The property belonged to the Gibbs family and was transformed from a Georgian house to a Victorian Gothic masterpiece. The house has over 50,000 objects dating back several hundred years. Visitors to Tyntesfield can explore the spectacular house, enjoy a walk in the gardens, or explore the 540-acre estate, woodland, meadows, parkland, and much more. Tyntesfield is perfect for a family day out and has four play areas where there is something for everyone. The child-sized chicken coop in The Farm is great for kids, or you can test your balancing skills at The Orchard. The Cow Barn Coffee Shop is a great place to sit and relax over a cup of coffee and some delicious cake.

At the estate, you will see a network of rides and avenues laid out by the previous owners of the estate. You can head over to Sidelands, Truckle Wood, and Wraxall Woods to see semi-natural, ancient woodland landscapes. The estate also has a diversity of wildlife such as bats, fungi, newts, badgers, reptiles, hares and more that can be seen during day and night. Marian Nelson-Addy still remembers visiting Tyntesfield with her parents and brothers.​

Saturday, 2 July 2016

Marian Nelson-Addy - Why You Might Want to Start Running

​Marian Nelson-Addy is a humanitarian aid worker based in Bristol. She has been working with a Christian-based humanitarian relief agency in the city for the last few years. She has traveled to several places in the United Kingdom, United States and to other parts of the world as part of relief teams sent to help victims of natural calamities. Marian Nelson-Addy likes running as it helps her keep fit without having to worry about going to the gym, which is not something she always has access to when she is out in disaster-stricken areas. She started running when she was in school and made it to the track team when she was in high school. Here are a couple of reasons why you might want to start running.

Happy Hormones

Running causes the release of endocannabinoids – feel good hormones. According to a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers found that with walking for 30-minutes on a treadmill, a person suffering from major depression could instantly change their mood and feel better. If you find that you are feeling stressed after a long day’s work, you might want to take a brisk 30-minute walk when you get back home.

Burn Calories

Running is ideal if you are looking to burn calories. You don’t just burn calories when you go running, in fact, you continue to burn calories even after you have finished running. According to scientists, this is called “excess post oxygen consumption” – EPOC.

Marian Nelson-Addy even manages to go running when she is out on a relief mission in another part of the world.