North America
Sunflowers in Vancouver
Written By: jeff
Posted On: January 10th, 2014
All around the Vancouver Boat Harbor, are several flower beds with all sorts of colorful varieties. I was there jsut as fall was hitting and many, like these sunflowers, were on their last leg. Even though they were slowly wilting away, I couldn’t help but see a bit of beauty hanging on. And, now that […]
The Colorful Old Town of Panama City
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 27th, 2013
In general, I’m not a fan of Panama City, Panama. But, that’s not to say that there aren’t pockets of charm that you should visit. The old city is such a place. Reminiscent of Cartagena, it will take you back in time. Unlike Cartagena, the old town of Panama City feels like a ghost town. […]
Vancouver Boat Harbor
Written By: jeff
Posted On: October 11th, 2013
Fancy a stroll along the harbor in Vancouver, Canada? Yeah, it really is this nice. No story today. It’s all about the view in this Suh-Weet Shot. If you like this post, sign up for our newsletter or subscribe to our RSS feed to keep up with Career Break Secrets’ career break and travel advice.
Aspen Valley in Summer
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 11th, 2012
I love the mountains in the summer. And, when I used to live in Colorado, I would go up every weekend to hike. Now that I don’t live there anymore, I still like to go back when I travel to the US in the summer to enjoy the crisp air, the various shades of green […]
The Difference Between Off Season Travel and No Season
Written By: jeff
Posted On: January 5th, 2012
In October while back in the US, I had the chance to spend some quality time with mom and dad. As I’ve made my home as an expat in Colombia, that time is becoming ever more precious. Colorado is a favorite of us all. So, we made the road trip from Texas to Colorado in […]
Photo Essay: Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 21st, 2011
When you think of Texas, you probably don’t think of wine. But, that’s changing. Even though the state is the 5th largest producer of wine in the US, it’s sort of like the Canada wine region, unknown by most people outside of the region. My hometown, Fredericksburg, Texas, has become the hub of the state’s […]
Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 18th, 2011
I wasn’t a big fan of Panama City. If you’re going to travel to Panama, don’t spend more than a day there. The one thing that didn’t disappoint was the Panama Canal. While the tour has a strong touristy feel too it, watching the large cargo ships pass through the locks was amazing. The tour […]
Getting a Taste of Vancouver
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 16th, 2011
Back in September, I had the chance to travel around Canada with G Adventures on a media tour to talk about career breaks. One of the highlights for me was having the chance to visit Vancouver for the first time. I have yet to meet anyone who had a bad thing to say about it. […]
Organic Lunch at the Southbrook Vineyard
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 4th, 2011
I learned pretty quickly that wine and Canada DO go together while traveling in Canada. And after a great Saturday morning touring wineries with my friend Janice, we sat down at Treadwell’s Vineyard Bistro located at the Southbrook winery. Just as all the wine was organic, so too were all the ingredients on this delicious […]
A Day of Food, Culture and Ice Wine in Canada’s Wine Country
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 2nd, 2011
So, you don’t have to be on a career break to go wine tasting, but all that world travel does give you a good excuse to explore and discover new and unexpected wine regions. It’s a personal favorite activity of mine. I went biking while wine tasting in Mendoza, Argentina. In Spain, while filming our […]
