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Book ‘Em Jeffo
Written By: jeff
Posted On: October 21st, 2012
This week is the culmination of months of behind-the-scenes work. My book, The Career Break Traveler’s Handbook, is finally here. Since I started my trip back in 2007, I had dreams of writing my own travel book. Then when I started Career Break Secrets, I had dreams of writing my own book. And all along […]
Exclusive: London Olympic Park Construction Photos
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 28th, 2012
On my trip to London in January, I was treated to a quick taxi tour of the Olympic construction site before heading out to the Active Travel Show. The east side of London is currently under construction in anticipation of the big event this summer. With access to cars open, we drove in, got out […]
Talking Paris, Movie Inspiration and Oklahoma with Robert Reid
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 23rd, 2012
It’s Oscar time in the US and scenes from one of the Best Picture nominees, Midnight in Paris, has me thinking about my previous travels to France, particularly to Paris. I first visited in 2005 just in time for New Years, leaving the next year 2006. It was a short trip, but the City of Lights […]
Seductive Paris at Dusk
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 21st, 2012
This is a guest post from Sonia of Sonia’s Travels. If you like or aspire to travel to France or Paris, this is for you! Seeing the world one step at a time is all about the details, the very significant and insignificant moments that allow us to appreciate a new place in a different […]
Some of My Favorite Touristy Photos From London
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 20th, 2012
I just got back from a quick trip to London where I had to speak at the Year Our Expo, part of the Active Travel Show. On the good side, the weather was good considering I was in London in January, the show went well and I got to catch up with a lot of […]
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. […]
Poutine, Just a Fancy Way to Say ¨Canadian Nachos¨
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 26th, 2011
Before I headed up to Canada a few weeks ago, I did a quick search to find out what typified Canadian cuisine. Almost immediately, I found lots of references to ¨Poutine.¨ I wasn’t even sure how to pronounce it. Was it poh-tyn, poo-tyn, poh-tyn-ee??? Turns out, I was completely wrong. It’s pronounced, poo-teen. Hmmm. Didn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
