Planning
Packing for a Career Break: The B-Side
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 31st, 2011
Packing for a long-term trip is different than a other trips. On a vacation, it’s usually short enough that you can think through what you will need. Go skiing? heavy clothes. Going to the beach or a cruise? Beachwear. But, on a long-term trip, you could be shifting seasons over time. In Ecuador, you could […]
Introducing the B-Side of the Gap Adventures Career Break Series, Ditch the Cubicle
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 30th, 2011
[pro-player width=’600′ height=’400′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts_iCGh3OuY[/pro-player] Excited. Not sure how else to describe the launch of the Gap Adventures’ Career Break Video series. Through the course of 10 videos (OK, 9 if you don’t include the introduction video), I’ll take you through the process of preparing for a career break and give you some ideas on […]
I’ve Got a Secret
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 29th, 2011
I’ve been working on a big project and today, I finally get to share it. I’ve teamed up with Gap Adventures to raise awareness of career break travel in Canada. This week, I’ll be in Canada speaking to the media about career breaks and more importantly, sharing the results of the 2011 Gap Adventures […]
Many MORE Faces of Career Break and Long-Term Travel
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 17th, 2011
Long-term and career break travel is still a concept that eludes a lot of people. ¨Who are these crazy people?¨ As the concept gains acceptance and more people break away to travel, it’s becoming harder and harder to identify the sterotypical career breaker. From singles to couples to families to single parents to 20-somethings […]
5 Most Important Things to Do Before You Quit
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 25th, 2011
If you’re contemplating a career break, the thrill of the upcoming adventure may be only matched by the anxiety of prepping for it. Before you can get on the road and start relaxing and rebalancing, there are lots of things to take care of, details about your life and your trip to get in order. […]
Traveling Without a Cell Phone: Alternatives to Staying in Touch
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 19th, 2011
In my previous posts, I told you why you need to ditch your cell phone carrier, how to get an unlocked cell phone, and compared the costs for you to show you how much you can save. Of course, all that assumed that you will be traveling with a cell phone. But, if you want […]
The Dollars and ¨Sense¨ of Traveling With an Unlocked Cell Phone
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 12th, 2011
Sometimes our need for convenience, for things to ¨just be easy¨ winds up screwing us. Such is the case with international cell phone service. It starts with the belief that the only place to get a cell phone is at the service provider’s store. And, the only way to buy service is to pre-pay for […]
Secrets of Getting An Unlocked Cell Phone For Travel
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 5th, 2011
Your US cell phone is locked. If you’re like me, you didn’t even know that. I certainly didn’t know what that really meant before I started traveling. As long as your cell phone use is primarily in the US, it really doesn’t matter. Buying a cell phone typically happens at the time you select your […]
5 Things Cell Phone Companies Don’t Want Long-Term Travelers to Know
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 28th, 2011
Figuring out the logistics of staying in touch while you travel are important. Luckily the spread of the internet worldwide means that you likely won’t have to go long without access. But, then comes the question, what to do about the cell phone. Fear not! Your cell phone provider is going to have a solution […]
It’s Time To Meet Plan Go in Austin…Again!
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 25th, 2011
North America’s largest career break travel event is coming back to Austin in October. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 7 months since we met Austin to talk world travel, career choice and lifestyle design. Over 70 people in Austin and 1000 people across North America showed up to listen to and meet our […]
