Cryptocurrency is the latest trend in the financial world and its popularity is soaring – most people will be familiar with the original crytpocoin, bitcoin; which has seen huge surges and dips in its value since its birth. These digital currencies are seen by many as volatile investments and high risk gambles but there are many unknown and valuable uses for these decentralized electronic currencies. 
Let’s take a look at 5 of the latest and most innovative ways to use cryptocurrency. 

• Use it to Travel the World

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) can be used for anything from booking flights, to accommodation and even taking cash out at international ATM’s. 
Established travel agents such as Cheapair (www.cheapair.com) and Destinia (www.destinia.com) now accept payments with popular cryptocurrencies. 
Now that your flight is booked you obviously need a place to stay, if you wish to use your bitcoin wallet you can book accommodation via Cryptocribs (www.cryptocribs.net). 
Such is the rise in cryptocurrency all over the world, there are now specialist bitcoin ATM machines internationally which you can convert you digital balance in to the local currency to spend whilst you travel. 

Do you have a strong-willed child? Parenting a strong-willed child can be a challenge that’s for sure, but also comes with its upsides too. With the right tools in your parenting toolkit, you can raise your strong-willed child in a way that plays to their strengths. With that said, today I’m delighted to welcome back Louise Hoffman Brooks, founder of Parenting Success for this Q&A on how to parent a strong-willed child.What exactly is a strong-willed child?Most parents will recognise that they have a more ‘compliant’ easy-going child – often in contrast to a sibling who does not comply with their wishes or their agenda quite so easily.

Over the years, the UN-Habitat has inspired its policies around affordable housing and resilient infrastructure. And that cuts across the board to include both rental and property for sale. Further, it highlights urbanization as the indispensable engine that can drive developments in every nation.
It is a prerequisite for individual prosperity and national growth. Critical highlights of the then Housing Policy were addressing the affordability of housing for all within the confines of urban policies. With that, even the Philippines has had its fair share of improvements as the housing market here pursues closing in on the global crisis of inadequate housing.
But is that the case here?
It would be inaccurate and biased not to mention that while the issue of inadequate housing is imminent, the number of residences that are going vacant is increasing year after year. Could the problem be that the public’s purchasing power is lacking? Is it that the Philippines’ population is dwindling?
Could it be that national policies for housing, in general, are discouraging the public from buying and renting out properties? Is the nation’s housing market intimidating to developers and mortgage providers?
A resounding no
None of the above underlines the root problem of affordable housing. There are low-cost housing in Tanza, Cavite, and even in other parts of the Philippines. But, do they address the issue of urbanization using affordable housing as the means toward social development and equality?

Sometimes, you need to travel solo for an array of reasons. It could be because you are traveling for business, or you want some alone time so that you can reflect on various aspects surrounding your life.

Regardless of your reasons, traveling alone can be a liberating and eye-opening experience. Throughout your journey, you can learn new cultures, gain new experiences, meet exciting people, attend fabulous events such as the Kentucky Derby, and acquire the motivation to achieve life and business goals.

Despite riding along with limitless benefits mentioned above, solo traveling also comes with its fair share of challenges. It can be daunting, especially for those doing it for the first time.

This doesn’t, however, mean that you should stay at home since you have an inner feeling that traveling alone will not be fun. Below are a few tips that might go a long way in boosting your confidence.

• Don’t compromise your safety

Before you even choose to travel to a particular destination, make sure you do some prior research and ensure it’s actually safe.

Even if the place you want to visit has been rated as the safest in the world, you need to remember the fact that you will be alone all the time. Therefore, it won’t hurt to invest in your safety.

Enhancing your safety when traveling solo could be as simple as buying a good travel door lock to use in your hotel. Also, it could be having travel insurance, which provides you with cover in case of a mishap. 

Keep your friends and family on the loop on your whereabouts throughout your journey. Call them as regularly as you can, or use a tracking app where necessary.