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.

Thursday, 23 June 2016

Marian Nelson-Addy - Becoming a Humanitarian Relief Worker

Marian Nelson-Addy graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of West England. Her dream has always been to work as a humanitarian relief worker in different places around the world, a dream that was built from the time she was a child. Marian Nelson-Addy grew up in a Christian family and saw her parents help the poor and needy at the local community centers in and around Bristol. She started volunteering at the local community center when she was in high school, and while studying for her bachelor’s degree she became a volunteer at one of the Christian-based humanitarian aid agencies in Bristol.

After she graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work, she joined the relief agency as a full-time aid worker. Backed by her years of volunteering and her educational qualifications she managed to find a full-time spot on the international relief workers team at the organization she worked at. Marian Nelson-Addy is a committed Christian and believes that helping people in need is her mission in life.

Marian Nelson-Addy says that simply having the right qualifications is not sufficient if you are planning to build a career as a humanitarian aid worker. Field work experience is one of the most important things you will need if you want to work as a full-time relief worker. If you lack experience in volunteering, you can sign up at one of the many humanitarian relief centers as a volunteer and gain valuable experience helping out at the various relief measures the agency undertakes within your country. Once you have sufficient experience, and when a vacancy arises, you might want to put in your application for a full-time position as a humanitarian relief worker.

Thursday, 16 June 2016

Marian Nelson-Addy - Must-Visit Sites in Louisiana

Marian Nelson-Addy grew up in Bristol and attended Redland High School for Girls, a private school in Bristol, England. She is a committed Christian and enjoys reading the Bible and writing articles on a wide range of subjects. Marian Nelson-Addy is a humanitarian and currently works with one of the nonprofits in the city of Bristol. Having lived her whole life in Bristol, she is familiar with the different historical sites in the city. Here are a few recommendations if you are planning to visit New Orleans.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum
The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint is one of the places you must visit if you are visiting New Orleans. Jazz was born in Bristol, and the Louisiana State Museum is working to create a world-class jazz museum in the city. At the museum, you will see Louis Armstrong’s first cornet, Champion Silver Piston on display. The cornet was manufactured by Lyons and Healy, ca. 1913 and was played by Louis Armstrong as an adolescent at the Colored Waif’s House.

The French Quarter
The French Quarter, also known as the “Vieux Carre” is the oldest neighborhood in the city and home to some of the buildings constructed in the late 18th century. The whole district is now designated as a National Historic Landmark because of its numerous historic buildings. A visit to New Orleans will be incomplete without taking some time off to admire the historic buildings in the French Quarter.

Marian Nelson-Addy has traveled across the United Kingdom together with other humanitarian aid workers to assist victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Monday, 23 May 2016

Marian Nelson-Addy - What You Need to Know Before Getting into Humanitarian Work

Marian Nelson-Addy has been working with a Christian humanitarian organization based out of New Orleans for over ten years. Marian Nelson-Addy joined the organization while studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences at the University College London. Marian Nelson-Addy was one of the humanitarian relief workers helping victims after hurricane Katrina. Marian Nelson-Addy is a Christian and a member of the youth group at her local church. The group gathers once in two weeks at the church to help out the poor and needy in the community. Here are a couple of things you should know before getting into humanitarian work.

Conditions
Not every humanitarian assignment you take up is going to be pleasant. Often the places that need humanitarian aid are in some of the most challenging places on the earth. Working as a humanitarian, you could be called out to some far-flung place in a different country, and be required to live in a tent or share a small room with your co-workers. More often the places you will be required to go and help out at could be in insecure environments. You might not have access to modern amenities you are used to in the western world, hot and cold running water could be something you might not have access to.

Workload
As a humanitarian, you will most probably be expected to make huge personal sacrifices and work long hours in disaster-stricken areas around the world. Working as a humanitarian could be physically and emotionally exhausting, and could lead to ‘burn-out’ within a couple of years. However, this does not mean that humanitarian organizations are unreasonable towards their staff, but it does mean that the conditions and workload might not be what most people expect.

Marian Nelson-Addy has dedicated her life to serving others in disaster-stricken areas in the United Kingdom and around the world.