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Are you interested in having and hosting a Meet, Plan, Go! event in your city?
– Are you a Kick Ass traveler? A past career breaker, backpacker, flashpacker, or nomadic wanderer?– Have you done extended travel or completed an around the world trip?
– Do you feel you can serve as a ‘travel expert’ to others and be a Kick Ass example?
– Are you passionate about extended travel and bringing the concept to more North Americans?
– Are you comfortable leading discussions in front of strangers?
If so, then read on because you are probably pretty Kick Ass…
Think back to the first time the dream of extended travel entered your head. You probably still get butterflies remembering the anticipation and excitement of leaving life as you knew it behind to explore far-flung parts of the world.
But preparing for a career break or extended travel adventure has its own unique obstacles. Did your friends, family and colleagues share your excitement? Did you have doubts of your own? Of course you did…but you are someone who tackled those obstacles and doubts; forging ahead to make your travels a reality.
Now we want YOU to join us in a movement to inspire other would-be wanderers to fulfill their long-term travel dreams!
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, Meet, Plan, Go! will hold its third nationwide conversation about career breaks and extended travel. These events will be held around the country and offer inspiration and resources to people looking to craft their own life-changing getaway. We are now looking for experienced travelers to host the October event in cities across North America for the Meet, Plan, Go! brand.
EVENT OVERVIEW – FACE TO FACE
Over the past two years these events have opened up a wider conversation about long-term travel experiences for audiences all over the country. And thousands of people said they wanted to learn more about contemplating and how to plan for extended travel.
In a time when the majority of our conversations are becoming digital, and there is an overload of information to sort through online; Meet, Plan, Go! takes a step back in time and brings back the idea of face to face interactions.
In 2012 we will continue to spread the word about career breaks and long-term travel through an event designed to help people get inspired to take action on their dreams and to connect with useful resources and contacts.
Attendees of the events will get to:
– MEET inspirational speakers and like-minded travelers.
– Get motivation, contacts and resources necessary to PLAN the trip of a lifetime.
– Start taking concrete steps forward and get ready to GO!
HOST BENEFITS
– You become a part of the Meet, Plan, Go! brand. Including exposure on the Meet, Plan, Go! site, social networks, newsletters, and marketing materials.
– An opportunity to earn revenue through event ticket and local sponsorship sales.
– Exposure for your blog, product, or service.
– Potential press opportunities on a local and nationwide level through our PR efforts.
– Build strong working relationships with other hosts leading to cross promotion and learning opportunities.
– Seen as experts in the growing career break and extended travel industry in the US.
– Enhances your skill sets in the areas of public speaking, event planning, and media relations among others.
Still interested? Continue onto Host Expectations.
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.