Interview with A Space in the City Accounts and Administration team - Vicki Jones!

Its that time again in A Space in the City world! Vicki Jones, who very deftly handles our accounts and administration has agreed to give the blogger team an exclusive interview! So whilst taking a break from her busy day, we managed to slip in a few questions about her time at A Space in the City and her interests away from the office.

So first things first, the work stuff:

How long have you worked for A Space in the City?
- Well I was one of the first, so to be exact, 4 years, 2 months and 5 days!

And what would you say is your favourite thing about your job?
-As we're only a small company I really enjoy the camaraderie of the office and the close knit team spirit. We all try our best to help each other and we get along great!

Whats your previous background in accounts?
- I started working for the company doing admin and reservations, but then moved over to Accounts as the company expanded and we started taking on more team members.

In all the time you have worked for A Space in the City, what has been your favourite moment?
- A few years ago, we had our first team outing on a speed boat across Cardiff bay which was a bit scary but so much fun!

Well that's enough of work info! What's your favourite food and favourite place to eat it?
-I love a nice curry, and it has to be the amazing mango and chicken curry from the Raj Kinara in Rhoose, yum!

So its a lazy Sunday afternoon, what would you most like to be doing?
- Lazy Sundays are just made for curling up on the sofa in front of the Eastenders omnibus.

Good call! next question; If I handed over £1000 to you right now, how would you spend it?
- I'd put it towards my favourite holiday destination of Mexico. I went for two weeks recently and it was heaven!

What's the strangest dream you've ever had?
- I had some very strange dreams in Mexico. I dreamt my husband had a huge Daffy duck tattooed all the way down his arm as a joke!

And finally, as its such a wonderful city, what would you say is your favourite spot in Cardiff?
-On a sunny day I love to walk across the barrage from Penarth to Cardiff bay and then have a drink outside the Millennium centre. Its a really good place for people watching!

Top 5 Smart phone Applications for the Business Traveller.

Traveling to another city or a different country? Well, locating quality nearby attractions just got easier!

These travel apps are designed to help those traveling find the best deals, the best restaurants and everything they need to enjoy the best travel experience. Here are 5 of the top apps that no business traveler should be without:

1. WikiHood Guidebook App

This free travel guidebook is one of the most consistently top-rated apps in the entire iTunes store. WikiHood uses GPS technology to display local attractions and historic information for destinations around the world. Use this app at home and abroad to locate popular tourist attractions and historic sites. The WikiHood app makes it easy to sort by distance, relevance and user rating. WikiHood has data on everything from the best pizza place in the city to where the nearest bus or train station is located.

2. The Phone Book App from YellowBook

The free smart phone app from YellowBook is like having a phone book for the world complete the store hours, phone numbers and integrated maps. The YellowBook app uses technology from Google Maps to locate nearby businesses in a virtual reality format. Users can also use the automated voice search feature to access data on millions of restaurants, hotels and businesses around the world.

3. TripIt Travel Organizer

Now available as a free app and a premium, ad-free app for $1.99, TripIt consolidates travel data and itineraries for multiple trips. TripIt stores flight information along with maps and directions. Users can check-in for flights, verify flight status and check local weather from one location. TripIt is consistently recommended for jetsetters and anyone who needs to organize travel plans for themselves or the entire family.

4. The XE Currency Converter App

This mobile currency conversion tool makes it easy to tell how much you really spent on lunch at the cafe or how much that four-star hotel room will cost at the discounted rate. The XE Currency Converter app is available for free with download options for all phone platforms. This handy app automatically updates conversion rates for 190 international currencies.

5. The Packing pro

The perfect app for the disorganised traveller, Packing Pro comes pre-populated with lists of things to put in your suitcase. It can also be customised with your own list so you don’t forget your essentials. £1.79 for iPhone and iPad