One up, One Down Steemit Networking Challenge #1
Fancy a way to meet new people right here on Steemit and not on discord? I have a new challenge to help you grow your network, your reach and your support here on Steemit. The name of the game is One up, One Down.
Yesterday on the Redfish Power UP League posts I received this wonderful suggestion from @bashadow
“For everyone trying to grow, you all know how hard it is to grow. Take the opportunity this list provides, and visit the person above and below you on the list, see if they have a piece of content you can vote on. Once a week supporting each other in this manner, you will all benefit, and you may find someone with like taste and content you like.”
My response was simple
“wish I had more to upvote this comment. In next weeks posts I am going to quote this from you. Thank you”
And the reply from @bashadow
“We sometime have a tendency to overlook what's right out our front or back door, (one above, one below), I just thought that they all want to grow, that by helping each other just a little bit, they help themselves also. “
But I could not wait until next week to include this in the redfish post, because it sparked so many ideas in my head, that I have now come up with the One up, One Down Steemit Networking Challenge.
Each week I will create a One up, One Down Steemit Networking Post and its up to you to get involved.
The aim is to get to know new people, make new friends and contacts, find new content and show support to others trying to network and grow just like you.
The weekly post will contain a question, something for you to answer in the comments. Then you must look at the commenter above you and below you. Drop them a vote and visit their profile. Say hi to each other and network.
Everyone that takes part in the comments below will also get a vote from me and I will visit each persons blog over the week.
This weeks question
If there is one place in the world you have not had the opportunity to visits but would love to, where would it be and why?
Rules
You must visit the comment by the person above you, and below you.
You must vote on their comment and leave them a reply
You must visit their profile and see if they have a piece of content you can vote on
You can resteem this post to reach more people and help this idea flourish
Are you ready? One up, One Down, lets network and grow together
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For some reason, Steemit keeps giving an error message when I try to upvote this post. I tried from my phone also, same message :(
-exp
Then just upvote a comment
ha ha love it...nice one
I'm not really laughing about the fact that both his comments are on top of the comment section 🤔
lol @zahir52 I do hope you have upvoted other comments to support growth and not just your own :-)
i really want to visit Europe. I made it to London a couple of years ago, but it was a work trip and I wasn't able to visit the continent.
You definitely should visit! Europe is so diverse. There is something for everybody :)
Europe is very large. Don't you want to visit some specific countries? Or cities?
If you want to visit whole Europe I would say you need at least 6 months. Otherwise you can only wave to all the sightseeing points from your bus.
I suggest Paris. Because there is really a lot to see and good food.
I love to go to Paris someday. It is called the city of Love right?
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Yes that's right!
So you should bring your girlfriend/boy friend of you ever go to Paris.
And don't forget your wallet 😬
Haha the last one is the most important advice. Forgot to bring wallet is one of tje worat thing could happen during travelling @crypto-economy1st.
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haha love it. Do you know I was not mad about Paris, did seem some wonderful things but I didnt like the food
Why didn't you like the food @paulag?
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I don't know, i am not normally so fussy. It was over 10 years ago and would you believe its my biggest memory of the trip, that I didn't like the food lol.
Maybe you should give the food another try again after 10 years. Who know that now it is better.
On one hand it's beautiful. I was led around by a local, so that probably helped a lot.
On the other hand I'm not the biggest fan of French people. They tend to be not the most kind people on earth. At least some of them aren't.
I really want to visit Europe. I made it to London a couple of years ago, but it was a work trip and I wasn't able to visit the continent.
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Hey, @josephsavage.
My wife is really interested in going to Europe, too. As I've told some others here, she really wants to visit some castles. Not sure why. :)
If we went, I'd really like to go to places along the Mediterranean. I'm thinking it would be nicer weather through there and lots of good food. I suppose there's plenty of that regardless of where you go in Europe. Good food I mean.
Any chance you'll get to go anytime soon? Or is this something that will take some time to work toward?
Not sure on timeline. We've talked about going for our five-year anniversary, which is three years away. We have a lot tied up in crypto, though. So a good bull run could open some possibilities even sooner.
Oh, wow. Two years married, eh? At least, I'm guessing that's the anniversary you're talking about. Sounds like a great idea.
Well, I keep hearing there's supposed to be some kind of run up taking place the closer we get to the end of the year. They seem pretty confident about it, too, so who knows. The fun is trying to figure out when the bull run is going bear so you can get some out at the top.
Well, I hope one way or another it all works out for you.
I keep hearing that too, but it's been a little slow to start. To be honest, I think there is still tax overhang. The 'smart money' filed extensions instead of filing taxes, to see if the guidance around crypto profits clears up at all. Technically the money is still due right away, but the 'penalties' for late payment are minimal if you pay within the six-month extension period.
Which means there are still traders taking profits (or waiting for a little recovery to take profits) to cover their taxes. That won't really clear up entirely until mid-October.
Asher lives in the mediterranean
Yeah, I threatened a while ago to just crash at his place if I somehow made it there. The southern part of California has a similar climate, which is very nice (we lived there for four years, give or take), so I'm thinking I'd like the weather a lot.
My sister has been to Ireland, my mother has been to Poland and other countries in Europe. I've been to France once for a school exchange. There are a lot of nice places to visit. My mother prefers the no guide route, where she decides on the spur of the moment where to go, where to stay, how to get there and what to do next. My dad preferred the guided tour way and to plan things out in advance. When my parents were still together is when they went to Europe. It must have been an interesting trip lol but my mom has very fond memories from visiting many countries there.
I really enjoy guided tours for the way they remove the hassle of planning everything. I also like to take my time and explore, but I tend to do less touristy things when I go that way. Like visiting little cafes or spending the whole afternoon in a record store or art gallery instead of going to the major attractions.
Sometimes you can find little gems just chilling in local areas rather than sightseeing. Both are fun to do.
Do you know I have never done guided tours. Now with two kids, most of our holidays are 'resort' and 'waterpark' holidays
Makes sense. Waterparks are fun for kids. I remember going to Merine Land as a kid, it was fun. My mom used to freak out on the little lady bug ride, screaming more than us lol
Europe - some parts are awesome heheheh Ireland is the best place
I spent a lot of my younger years in Scotland, which I've heard people say it quite similar, but I bet Ireland is a lot more green and less barren. My ex-husband's family is from Donegal, but I never made it yet. I should try to get there one day. It's just on my doorstep after all.
just on your doorstep and you have never been, well that is a pity really. Maybe one day :-)
Ireland is one of the places that my wife most wants to visit.
Ireland is one
Of the places that my wife
Most wants to visit.
- josephsavage
I'm a bot. I detect haiku.
You are lighting up the steemits @paulag.
Africa. I spent 2 months there many years ago and I experienced more freedom there than anywhere else including the "free world" where I live such as Australia, USA and UK.
however, the price of freedom is vigilance. It is much more dangerous where there is true freedom. The price of the high level of safety we have in the west is some freedom.
Africa, my sister went there, lucky f**ker. Defo put that on my list.
I hope you get back to posting more often on steemit. Since you seem like a world traveler. Perhaps photographic and telling story behind them might be a great place for you.
While it's getting old I often refer people to look for comment on this blog Beach Wednseday that shares a lot of the different photo challenges and tags they use. Some might still be a thing and going strong. That is just one way to get back into the swing of things while having an idea about a photo to share.
I’m sure many would love to hear more about your trip to Africa and other locations you have gone to if any around the world.
I’m not really a meditate kind of person but some people are really into that. You might just need to find the right community here on steemit to get that kind of posts more exposure if you expand on that. Many are always looking for a way to deal with stress and just be more of a happier person on steemit. A lot these days seem to be rather overstressed and even depressed from how the cryptocurrency markets have been this summer.
I hope your meditation course went well in Santa Rose. Have a wonderful week!
Hi @enjar nice to read your message. I actually have a blog in the works for when I was younger. I bought a little airplane in the US and flew it home to Australia. When I get a moment I'll finish that one and get it posted.
There is a QOTW from @ecotrain this week about whether there is too much freedom in the Western World and you have just given me some inspiration on what to write as part of my answer.
Hi @hopehuggs thanks for stopping by. I look forward to reading your post. Perhaps you can link to it here to make it easier to find?
I will start the answers - I would love to go to China. Why? well there is so much I would like to see. I cant imagine the scale of some of the cities and I would love to see the wall and experience some of their cultures. Its so far away from Ireland, it would just be amazing to go there.
I hope you wish come true :)
Hei, did you ever heard about indonesia?
before I started on steemit I didn't know anyone from Indonesia and yes I would now LOVE to visit
Hey @paulag...
we are waiting for you to visit my country "Indonesia". Surely here you are spoiled by the charm of heaven. green nature and blue sea. and many more mothers. one more, here all smiles.
from Google translation
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that sounds amazing and because I have made so many friends , it would be even more amazing
not just sounds like @paulag this is indeed a reality ... this steemit does make the introductory bond not just a countryman. but the world. the creator of steemit is amazing. thank you @ned and who helped. this is very useful.
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It is always interesting to get acquainted with other customs and traditions of the countries in which we come. In China, probably a lot of very interesting and unusual for Europeans :)
I would say super unusual, thats why I would love to go. Most of Europe is the same and the only time i left Europe was to Russia
@paulag, In this case, after Russia it will be a contrast for You :)
Visiting the Great Wall in China is a good idea.
Just don't forget an oxygen mask, when you go to China.
The air pollution is very bad in certain places, like Beijing.
Oh, yeah, I heard that too. I've seen some pictures here on our platform that reflected this fact
but, still, the desire to see this country and its attractions is not lost, heh
China sounds amazing. I have worked with some great people from there.
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@josephsavage I love china culture, his medecine and now how they are changing the politics runing to a market economy.
Dont miss the Yangtse River cruise
Shanghai in China is an advance city. A must visit place for technology. The standard of living is totally different from my country.
The only place I would love to visit is North Pole since no country owns it.
I definitely recommend the coastal areas as they are shopping havens. Of course, having a local guide would be great, then again, I'm sure you can find someone on Steemit!
You should go by feet or bike from west to east. That way you can enjoy China really long 😋😜
Seriously you are right, I also want to go there one day. To see a few things like the Terra cotta army.
OMG, I'm tempted to say that @bashadow is a genius. And so are you @paulag for immediately exploring the idea and bringing it to us.
I´m so curious to press "Post" and see who is the kind person above and below me!
I almost forgot to talk about the question of the day...
I´m still young so I have a lot of places to use as answer, but right now I would say England as my next target when I travel.
I'd definitely second England, but then I have to as that's where I'm from. Seriously, England is a great place, London is one of the cosmoplitan cities in the world, and the rest of the country has so much history and beautiful open spaces.
Exactly, you just pointed some of the reasons that make me wanna travel there.
Dont be tempted, lets just shout it out @bashadow is a genius
England is only across the water for me, you should try Ireland instead :-)
Ye, and probably Iceland too. I have a lot of places in mind, I just need time and some money in the pocket to start making some of those trips.
there is one place that I want to visit now and that is still in my dream, Dubai, the country of Dubai where almost all of the world's people are now gathered in this oil-rich country, you know why I want to go there, because my brother lives there and I haven't met again with him in a very long time, I really miss him. maybe some of you guys will take me there, really i will be very grateful. one more why is Dubai ?, because the scenery there is so beautiful as seen on television,thank you @paulag for this opportunity😁
Hi, @mrday. I've heard a lot of good things about Dubai. Never been, but it would be one of the middle eastern cities I would like to visit. For you, to see your brother would be the best part. You probably should start planning to get there, so more time doesn't pass.
Hi @glenalbrethsen , at first I think this is impossible, because I think too much, true as you say, do not waste time, I should be there, maybe our tastes are the same, thanks for being part of this, then what about you ?, maybe we can go together to Dubai, I can not wait to see my brother, the moment that I look forward to long ago
I'm interested in Dubai, but getting there is going to be a long time coming for me. There's other places to try to go first, mainly where my wife would like to go and Dubai's not on the list. I do hope you get there, though. Have you talked to him about you going to see him?
Dubai is another amazing place I would love to see
I would love to go to Galápagos Islands to see the wildlife and landscapes that I wouldn't be able to see anywhere else in the world!
Thank you for this initiative @paulag!
That sounds interesting @delishtreats. I have heard of the islands, but did not know they were a province of Ecuador, had to look it up. I hope you make it someday!
Yes, yes Galápagos Islands is on my bucket list too. That would awesome. Really I'd like to do a world tour of the best nature places. I'd be happy as Tigger!
I hope you will manage to do your tour one day! :)
lol I had to look that up on the map. Galápagos Islands seem amazing too. wow so many places I never really though of
We actually learned about them at school. As the islands are so isolated you can find there animals and plants that you really wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. So fascinating!
That @bashadow has some pretty awesome ideas, but this one is amazing!! Good job for taking the bull by the horns @paulag and turning into something even bigger :)
I've been to a lot of places, but after a trip to Japan and Hong Kong years ago, I'd love to go to China. Never been, but I love the culture and would like to experience it first hand.
There's quite a few people here talking about China as a destination. Interesting. My oldest son and his wife may end up there at some point, though, having a newborn might push that back a little. Her parents were talking about taking them when they went back to visit last year, but I don't think they went themselves. They all speak Cantonese, so I'm not sure where they would end up if they went.
I've not been that keen on Asian countries to visit, but I'm the odd man out in my family, since my youngest and his family could end up in Japan at some point and my wife would probably follow. :) There might actually be some Chinese in my wife's ancestral line because some Chinese ended up in Puebla a few centuries ago, or so I've been told. I haven't been able to confirm it, but when some people see my wife, they're more apt to guess Philippines than Mexico, which isn't Chinese, but what do people know? ;)
China's huge, though. You've already been to Hong Kong. Is there somewhere on something specific on your visiting China list? :)
I had said China, now from reading all of this, I may push that one down my list. So many amazing places and I even had to look up the map for some
There are tons. I'm pretty sure my wife and I will be gone before we're able to just get through the places to see and do in the US and Mexico, let alone leave the continent. However, if we do make it over to Europe, I've already staked my claim. Just need to make sure there's a few castles involved. :)
Sorry a bit late to the table. Saw this yesterday but forgot to comment as I got distracted with other things. Yes, sorry there are more important things in life than Steemit!
The one place that has been on my to go list for ages is Bhutan. Not sure why, to be honest. Perhaps its because they are rated as the happiest country in the world, and also they are very good in restricting tourism so it doesn't get overcrowded with too many people. And rightly so. I'm hoping I can make it there next year... or the year after....
What a great reason for wanting to visit somewhere. Happiness is contagious just imagine bringing back a little bit of that happiness wherever you go in the future. Awesome. Nice to meet you @livinguktaiwan :)
(you were my 1 up, but now I have voted on your comment you are not above me now lol)
I have seen you around @hopehuggs but we just never got round to interaction, so this is great!!! Hello at last!!!
The 1 up 1 down sequence does get messed up very soon with all the upvotes, but in a way that's great as it forces you to go through all the comments
lol I didnt think when I put the posts together that the ups and downs will move with votes lol. its got rather messy for people to follow, but fun. Thank you for engaging.
Another day and 2 completely different people Above and Below me.
I don´t know much about Bhutan, but every place on this world has its own magic and incredible feature from their culture.
ha ah this is happening to all of us. lack of though in the post from my part
The way to avoid it might be not upvoting any comment, but I think like this it makes the idea even more fun, because if you check the post everyday you will always have someone to get to know.... again :D
its never too late :-) Bhutan - another one I had to look up. this post is a global learning trip for me. some really amazing places being mentioned