Meet, Plan, Go! 2011 Hosts
Last week we unveiled which cities Meet, Plan, Go! is coming to in 2011. And we are excited to now announce our fabulous kick-ass hosts! We have many returning hosts and several new hosts AND new cities. You’ll be able to get to know them more over the coming months, but here is a glimpse at who they are. And be sure to check out their websites to see why they are excited to be hosting Meet, Plan, Go! this year.
AUSTIN
Jeff Jung (returning host)
Career Break Secrets
Twitter: @CareerBrkSecret
Facebook: Career Break Secrets
BOSTON
Lillie Marshall (returning host)
Around the World L
Twitter: @WorldLillie
Facebook: TeachingTraveling
CHICAGO
Lisa Lubin (returning host)
LL World Tour
Twitter: @llworldtour
Facebook: LLWorldTourFBpage
DENVER
Jane Stanfield (new city – new host)
Where Is She Heading?
Twitter: @janestanfield
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HONOLULU
Yen Phan (new city – new host)
Events Seeker
Twitter: @events_seeker
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LAS VEGAS
JoAnna Haugen (new city – new host)
WhyGo Las Vegas
Kaleidoscopic Wandering
Twitter: @whygolasvegas | @joanna_haugen
Facebook: WhyGo Las Vegas | Kaleidoscopic Wandering
LOS ANGELES
Lisa & George Rajna (new city – new hosts)
We Said Go Travel
Twitter: @wesaidgotravel
Facebook: We Said Go Travel
MINNEAPOLIS
Kirk Horsted (returning host)
Make Your Break Away
Twitter: @breakawayguy
Facebook: Make Your Break Away
NEW ORLEANS
Alyson Kilday (new city – new host)
Hop and Jaunt
Twitter: @hopandjaunt
Facebook: Hop and Jaunt
NEW YORK CITY
Rainer Jenss (new host)
Jenss Family Travels
Twitter: @JenssTravel
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ORLANDO
Mike & Catrell Cooney (returning hosts)
Cooney World Adventure
Twitter: @CWA2008
Facebook: Cooney World Adventure
PORTLAND
BootsnAll (new city – new hosts)
BootsnAll
Twitter: @bootsnall | @whygo
Facebook: BootsnAll Travel
SAN FRANCISCO
Sarah Lavender Smith (new host)
The Runners Trip
Twitter: @sarahrunning
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SEATTLE
Paul & Christine Milton (new hosts)
Bert & Patty
Twitter: @bertandpatty
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ST. LOUIS
Adam Seper (new city – new hosts)
World Travel for Couples
Twitter: @aseper
Facebook: World Travel for Couples
WASHINGTON DC
Sonia Zamborsky (returning host)
Pulpology
Twitter: @pulpologist
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TORONTO
Janice Waugh (returning host)
Solo Traveler Blog
Twitter: @solotraveler
Facebook: Solo Travel Society
Leah on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:12 am
I really enjoyed reading your post. I am thirty-two soon and have itchy feet that are ready to try out foreign soils.
It is a fear of leaving the security of the day to day grind of paying the bills and living a safe and non-challenging way of life that has put me on hold for some time.
I hope (as it has I) your post will inspire others to go and follow their bliss – Leah 🙂
Patricia GW on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:54 am
Travel and experiencing a new culture really has put it into perspective, and filled that void with purpose (and joy).
In three weeks I’ll be moving to Paris myself for one month. I have the same feeling – the incredible surreal realization that I’m going to be living there…. it’s thrilling!!
Abby on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 2:11 pm
Oh, Jenny! Escargot isn’t palatable — it’s delicious! I love your writing style; it’s so fun and energetic. Can you believe how far we’ve come? Everyone, Jenny and I were in the exact same industry and have known each other online and via work emails for years and years. But we’ve only met once, many, many years ago. And one of those jobs she was sleeping next to her BlackBerry for was one I’d just left. And now she’s 33 and living abroad, just like I was last year. Kindred spirits. Jenny, you’re a true inspiration — I can’t wait to see how your adventure unfolds!
Debbie Beardsley on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 3:22 pm
Your life in Paris sounds ideal. It is nice to read about people who follow their dreams instead of wishing they had! Enjoy the rest of your journey.
Terriaw on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 1:40 pm
Wow, fabulous and well said! I love your new outlook on like. After experiencing career burnout and feeling a little lost and purposeless lately, you have encouraged me. I look forward to seeing Paris someday!
Jenny on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 6:50 pm
merci for all the sweet comments! @abby we are soooo kindred spirits! well except when it comes to our differing feelings on escargot…;) and congrats patricia on the move! thrilling indeed!
shawna on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 1:32 am
you’ve reawakened my travel bug. must. return. to. france. (someday.) eat a croissant for me!
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G. Michael Schneider on Sun, 19th Jun 2011 3:36 pm
I am a firm believer in living and working overseas, just as you described. However, many of us actually like our jobs and our homes and are simply looking to renew and refresh our lives, not change it. However, you can have the same type of cultural experience without having to reach into your own wallet and without having to quit your day job–by taking what I call a “working vacation.” My wife and I have done this 15 separate times, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Turket to Tibet, Mauritius to Mongolia. I describe how to do it in my blog otherguysdime.wordpress.com and via Twitter at @otherguysdime. Learn how to have fun without having to have burn any of your bridges behind you.