I recently hosted San Francisco’s version of the national Meet, Plan, Go! event. This post focuses on two panelists’ anecdotes about taking a major break from their careers for the sake of travel and personal fulfillment. In other words, doing what many thought was “crazy” because it seemed so risky and unconventional.
Archive | October, 2011
The Big List of Resources for Round-the-World Travel and Career Breaks
Where do you go on the web to research round-the-world travel and career breaks? Start here for a comprehensive list of helpful websites for travel planning, budgeting, accommodations, voluntourism, working abroad, packing and more.
Just Do Diablo: A Quick and Dirty Report on Running the East Bay Area’s Best Mountain
Every time I run Mount Diablo in the Contra Costa region east of San Francisco, I want to return for more. Here’s why—along with info on an upcoming running & hiking event on the mountain, a suggested long-run route, and an unusual race report from its muddy trails.