Jeff’s blog
Fish Belly in Cali
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 30th, 2012
I had the chance a while back to take a road trip around Colombia a while back. While in Cali, everyone kept telling us that we had to go to the zoo. So, just for shits and giggles we went. Actually, it wasn’t too bad and I typically don’t like zoos. Like many zoos, there was […]
Who’s Out There Now: Michael
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 27th, 2012
In this week’s ¨Who’s Out There Now¨ feature, we bring to you Michael, solo Aussie traveler on his break. In part because of his last name, but also because of his preferred travel style his blog has the clever name Time Travel Turtle. Slow and off the beaten path for the most part, I first […]
WWOOFing It on Your Career Break
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 26th, 2012
This is a guest post submitted by Tony from LandingStanding.com. You may remember that I recently featured him and his wife, Meg, in a Who’s Out There Now interview. This post has been delayed for a while and I’m glad I can finally publish it. One of the top activities for career breakers is volunteering […]
Colombian Coffee Beans
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 23rd, 2012
It’s hardly a secret that Colombia’s identity is tightly interwoven with coffee. Juan Valdez may be the country’s most positive, identifiable image. And, if you travel to Colombia it won’t be long before you have your first cup. One of the joys of traveling through Colombia is visiting the coffee region, known as the eje […]
Who’s Out There Now? Meg and Tony
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 20th, 2012
In this week’s ¨Who’s Out There Now¨ feature, we bring to you Meg and Tony, who left the corporate world to see the real world. I had the chance to meet them in Italy in April at the Travel Bloggers Unite conference. Their site, Landing Standing, has a lot of personality (no surprise having met […]
12 Reasons Why Voice Over Acting Isn’t Anything Like Porn Acting
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 19th, 2012
Last week I had a bit of fun with my post comparing voice over acting to porn acting. In the midst of my brainstorm, it was also clear to me that voice over acting isn’t exactly like porn acting. There are several important differences. So, in the spirit of providing both sides to argument, here […]
The Big Steel Flower of Buenos Aires
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 16th, 2012
I spent a lot of time traveling in Argentina on my career break and a big part of that was in Buenos Aires. Most of my Spanish studies was in this city and when I wasn’t in class or doing homework, I was out exploring on foot. Bordering Recoleta, this big steel flower whose proper […]
Who’s Out There Now: GQ Trippin
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 13th, 2012
In this week’s ¨Who’s Out There Now¨ feature, we bring to you Gerard and Kieu. While the name of their travel blog, GQ trippin, may be a play on their first names, The GQ may actually reflect them being the cutest and most fashionable damn travel couple out there: Gerard is a self-described health nut […]
11 Reasons Why Voice Over Acting Is Like Porn Acting
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 12th, 2012
From my re-entry chronicles. Ahem… After my career break, I made the transition from a corporate career to pursuing a creative entrepreneurial business. In developing and launching The Career Break Travel Show, I suddenly found myself sought after in Colombia for voice-over work. Native English speakers available for voice overs are hard to come […]
The Fuente Alemana (German Fountain) in Santiago
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 9th, 2012
Any stroll in the Providencia neighborhood of Santiago, Chile will almost certainly take you to Parque Forestal. It runs along the Mapocho River which on most days has a foul odor. Starting at the Plaza Baquedano, you can take a leisurely walk to some of the museums in the city like Bellas Artes or the […]
