Tag Archive: "planning"
Of all the challenges that a traveler must face, packing might be the most burdensome. Pack light—and you’ll regret having no heavy coat. Pack heavy—and you’ll schlep countless things you won’t need. In an attempt…
Yee gads! The BreakAway bus leaves again in just 19 days–this time for 5 weeks in Europe with the whole famn damily of 4. We are, of course, in a calculated state of denial, which, when…
Lots of people dream of taking a career break, and then there’s Alexis Grant. She wrote the book on the idea—literally. Some might question her sourcing, though, since the first quote (among many) comes from Yours Truly. Thanks,…
Is there a trip to someplace interesting on your Bucket List?
Do you have an unscratched itch for travel?
Have you ever harbored fantasies of taking a break from your career to spend time…
Speaking of career breaks and work/life hacking, here’s a true story about the Woychicks, a Minneapolis family that’s a shining example of the sabbatical mindset. This intrepid family is embarking on a one-year (or longer)…
We are NOT alone! And the proof will hit the fan next month when travelers, career breakers, dreamers and schemers gather in umpteen cities across the U.S. to celebrate the movement and talk up ways to…
Robyn Waters has done it all—and she’s not done yet! That’s why this month she’s off to Spain and Morocco. But not until she’s made a speech at a major New York design show. Taken…
After years of being a media maven—and making millions in the process— mediabistro.com founder Laurel Touby is going on Sabbatical. Her husband, Businessweek media columnist Jon Fine, will join her—and they plan to blog their travels.
So…
In this provocative NYT article, David Brooks dives deep into the notion that genes and IQs and things determine profound success, and convinincingly argues that nothing beats good, old-fashioned practice. That’s not only how…
If you’re planning to BreakAway with your family, don’t leave home without these time-test travel essentials–sure to come in handy, alleviate boredom and ensure some fun.
Frisbee. Extraordinarily useful. Playing catch is uplifting and teaches about breezes. Perfect…
