Jeff’s blog
Imposing Facade of Notre Dame
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 23rd, 2012
There aren’t many cathedrals that have the allure that this Parisian landmark has. If there’s a downside, it’s that there are too many people wanting to see it. But, even if it’s on every touristy list, it’s still worth checking out. Whether you see it for religious, architectural or historical reasons, it is impressive. I [...]
Who’s Out There Now: Johnny
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 20th, 2012
In this week’s ¨Who’s Out There Now¨ feature, we bring to you Johnny, who’s been traveling the world since 2006 and blogging about it on OneStep4Ward. 1. So, where in the world are you answering these questions? I was in North Korea last week but I’m writing this from the comfort of a condo in [...]
How Safe Is It to Travel While on Your Career Break?
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 19th, 2012
How to stay safe while traveling around the world on your career break is something we all think about. For some, it can cause paralytic fear, but for most dealing with safety issues is a matter of preparation, making smart decisions, becoming more comfortable with the world as you find it and learning as you [...]
The Catalyst
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 18th, 2012
Today marks 5 years since I took off on my career break. The time in my life would take me throughout South America, Europe, Turkey and Egypt. I didn’t have a clue about the people I would meet or the adventures I would have. World travel had been a long-time dream, but it all became [...]
Baby Elephant Eating Briars in Addo Elephant National Park
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 16th, 2012
If you’ve had the chance to see elephants in the wild, then you know how beautiful these giants of the wild are. At Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa, we saw plenty of the residents that give the park its namesake. One herd we came across had a few young bulls. Our vehicle was [...]
Who’s Out There Now: Katie
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 13th, 2012
In this week’s ¨Who’s Out There Now¨ feature, we bring to you Katie, who runs the travel site, KatieGoingGlobal. I’ve been following Katie’s adventure through Twitter as she’s been traveling through Russia and what she calls her Soviet sojourn. She’s chosen to take her journey through the former Soviet Union, a part of the world [...]
90 is the goal
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 12th, 2012
Usually when I talk about goals on Career Break Secrets, they are related to taking a career break. But, today I’m going to include you on a personal journey of mine. Chances are, at some point of your life, you’ve had the same goal: lose weight! I’ve had a life long battle with the scale, [...]
Baby Cheetah Resting
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 9th, 2012
Of all of Africa’s cats, the cheetah is probably the most lovable. You can get up close and personal and live to tell about it, not true of leopards. While traveling in Namibia and South Africa, we found several sanctuaries that are working to restore the species. I was told that very few actually live [...]
Who’s Out There Now? Erica and Shaun
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 6th, 2012
In this week’s ¨Who’s Out There Now¨ feature, we bring to you Shaun and Erica, the young fearless couple behind, OverYonderlust.com. I met Erica last year in Austin at the 2010 Meet Plan Go event where she served on the panel. Shaun hid from me, I mean, he was ¨working.¨ But no more, they’ve left [...]
Cartagena Catching Obama Fever
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 5th, 2012
If you’ll be in traveling to Colombia, Cartagena specifically, on April 14-15, you won’t be alone. The Organization of American States (OAS) is having its summit in the historic city. While world politics will be the talk of the town, some locals are taking it upon themselves to have fun with the event. This will [...]
