In the News: Meet, Plan, Go!
We love sharing personal stories of those who have taken the leap and made their traveling career break dreams come true. Hearing others experiences as they navigated the world of leaving their jobs, packing up their homes, and hitting the road for months on end serve as great motivation and inspiration. And more importantly, it creates a great support system for those who want to do it but are surrounded by doubters.
So we are excited to announce the launch of Meet, Plan, Go! – a nationwide movement to raise awareness about career breaks and long-term travel.
Together with Three Month Visa, we will be hosting a night of FREE events on September 14, 2010 with travel experts in major cities across the country.
If you long for a career break, sabbatical, a spiritual sojourn, an extended global vagabonding experience or just a self-designed "gap year", we want to help you make it happen!
Meet, Plan, Go! attendees will:
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!
And if you have already made the escape, we’d love to have you join us to share how you did it!
Be sure to sign up for updates on the Meet, Plan, Go! site as we add locations and participants. And let us know if you would like to host or participate in an event in your town/city!
Meet, Plan, Go! Website
You can also join Meet, Plan, Go! on Facebook
And follow the conversation on Twitter via #meetplango
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
2010-03-31 11:15
What a great idea. Sounds fun!
2010-03-31 11:32
@Laura - will you be back in September? Would love to have you involved! Your story is SO inspiring!
2010-03-31 11:49
I won't be back until November. But I'd still love to do something for it if possible. I think everyone should travel!
2010-03-31 18:04
What an excellent initiative.