I Didn’t Know Kenyans Were This Friendly! (#58)

While walking around Nairobi, I was suddenly accused of having dirty shoes. There was only one solution: sit down and have them shined by some friendly Kenyans. During the conversation … Continue reading “I Didn’t Know Kenyans Were This Friendly! (#58)”

Want to Take a Travel Sabbatical? 5 Questions to Get Ready.

What if you could take a year long travel sabbatical? ✈️ I’m headed overseas to invest in landscape photography — and you can too! Check out the full write-up here: … Continue reading “Want to Take a Travel Sabbatical? 5 Questions to Get Ready.”

Gap Year/Sabbatical Leave Advice: Dealing With Other People’s Fears

One of the biggest obstacles on your way to taking gap year is other people’s opinions and fears. This video provides tips on how to focus on your plans and … Continue reading “Gap Year/Sabbatical Leave Advice: Dealing With Other People’s Fears”

Shanghai Has Changed Forever Since The Lockdown (#156)

In early 2022, Shanghai went into lockdown. Residents were told it would last for a few days; in the end, it lasted almost 3 months. It would have an unmistakable … Continue reading “Shanghai Has Changed Forever Since The Lockdown (#156)”

Is A Career Break To Travel Right For You? Ready for a Sabbatical?

Is A Career Break To Travel Right For You? If you’re thinking about a sabbatical or a grown up gap year, I’ve got one easy and quick exercise in this … Continue reading “Is A Career Break To Travel Right For You? Ready for a Sabbatical?”

I Had To Leave China (#164)

There is a region in Yunnan province, in rural China, where the Mosuo people live. The Mosuo are, shall we say, quite a distinct group of people. They’re known as … Continue reading “I Had To Leave China (#164)”

Is Morocco Really A Tourist’s Nightmare? (#120)

Morocco. North Africa. I had been looking forward to this trip for awhile, and I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. I tried to learn Arabic more than a decade ago … Continue reading “Is Morocco Really A Tourist’s Nightmare? (#120)”

How To Select Your Sabbatical or Digital Nomad Destinations

How To Select Your Sabbatical or Digital Nomad Destinations Considering life on the road as a digital nomad? Ready to take a career break? Itching for a sabbatical? One of … Continue reading “How To Select Your Sabbatical or Digital Nomad Destinations”

I MET A GIRL IN THAILAND! (#166)

Who doesn’t love a vacation in Thailand? That was to be my plan, except I didn’t have the typical vacation in mind. I had always been fascinated by this area … Continue reading “I MET A GIRL IN THAILAND! (#166)”

Live your own life-take a sabbatical: Wojciech Mroczynski at TEDxWroclaw

Wojciech is the Management Board Member and CPO of AmRest, one of the largest independent restaurant operators in the world with ca. 20,000 employees and 700 restaurants in 8 countries, … Continue reading “Live your own life-take a sabbatical: Wojciech Mroczynski at TEDxWroclaw”

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