Life on the Road
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 5: Roadtrip
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 8th, 2011
In part 5 of our guest post series, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, from Craig of YTravelBlog, he takes us on a road trip outside of Cape Town to some of the great little towns and nooks just a quick drive away from downtown Cape Town! Road Trip! Take a one day road trip south of Cape […]
Tips For Getting Around Like a Local During Your Career Break
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 4th, 2011
Getting around when your traveling is a daily decision. It starts in your planning when you’re trying to figure out if your hostel is close enough to all the things you want to see. You arrive and you have to get to the hostel or hotel. While you’re there will you walk, take a bus, […]
Discovering A Country Through Its Food During Your Career Break
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 3rd, 2011
Food. Food. FOOD!!!! It’s an integral part of the travel experience. Whether you go for the street food stalls or a fine dining experience, you will leave a country remembering what you ate. Or in some cases, the food may not have impressed you, which is also a lasting memory. When I talk about my […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 4: Apartheid Legacies
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 1st, 2011
In part 4 of our guest post series, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, from Craig of YTravelBlog, he shows that while apartheid is gone, the remnants and symbols of the old regime are still around Cape Town showing people what it was like not too long ago. Take it away Craig! Robben Island Robben Island, the former […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 3: Natural Wonders
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 25th, 2011
In part 3 of our guest post series ¨I Love Cape Town¨ from Craig of YTravelBlog, he shows some of the natural sites in and around Cape Town. The good thing about this city is that you always feel connected to nature and the natural beauty of the city and the Cape. Enjoy! Table Mountain The […]
Lost in Translation? 12 Things You Gotta Go Through to Learn Spanish (Or Any New Language) Fluently
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 23rd, 2011
It’s hard to believe, but I arrived in South America about 4.5 years ago to start my career break. One of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish was learn to speak Spanish fluently. While I still make plenty of mistakes, basically I consider myself fluent. Since 2007, I’ve had the benefit of rounding […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 2: Shopping and Dining
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 18th, 2011
In part 2 of our guest post series from Craig of YTravelBlog, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, he shows off more of his photos of places where you can get out and relax with a little food and a little shopping in Cape Town. Enjoy! Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront The lively Victoria and Alfred Waterfront […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 1: Beaches
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 11th, 2011
Today’s post comes from Craig of the popular travel blog, YTravelBlog. Among the many places around the world, they’ve been is Cape Town, South Africa. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing some of their photos from Cape Town to show off this great […]
30 Great Places to Chill On Your Career Break Travels: Part 3
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 18th, 2011
In our first two installments, we gave you some ideas on where to chill in big cities and in mid-size towns. But, if you really want to get away from it all, check out these little towns where you can really escape. As with our other picks, each is very unique but they all have […]
30 Great Places to Chill On Your Career Break Travels: Part 2
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 11th, 2011
Sometimes the last thing you want is another big city. While they have their advantages for the traveler, a smaller city or town is what you really need. But, you still want to have access to the modern conveniences. You don’t need to get away from it all, just most of it. So, for part […]
