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India: Volunteering
We’re in the process of writing entries for India. In the meantime, check out Sherry’s volunteer career break posts from Otts World: Spice Diaries – Volume 1 I have arrived in India…everyone said that...
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Nepal: Volunteering – Part 2
We’re in the process of writing more entries for Nepal. In the meantime, check out Sherry’s posts on her volunteer career break in Nepal from Otts World: Barbot or Bust: Dhal Bhat Days – Volume 7 What...
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Nepal: Volunteering – Part 1
We’re in the process of writing more entries for Nepal. In the meantime, check out Sherry’s posts about her volunteer career break in Nepal from Otts World: Abrupt Transitions: Dhal Bhat Days – Volume...
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Vietnam
We’re in the process of writing more entries for Vietnam, after all, Sherry’s an expert on Vietnam because she lives there now! In the meantime, check out Sherry’s posts about her career break...
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Peru: Cusco
In 2006 I took a career break and volunteered in Peru for the summer. This was the first time I really spent an extended amount of time in one place, and the experience was amazing. The culture and...
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Colombia Overview
Colombia is not usually the top travel destination for Americans. But after living in Colombia for six months, David Lee shows us why it should be. Colombia is not the first, second, nor even the third...
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Vietnam: Saigon as an Expat
After her original 16-month career break, Sherry Ott decided not to go return to the “Briefcase” world and settled in Vietnam, teaching English for a year. As an expat living in Ho Chi Minh City...
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Photo Friday: Netherlands
Kinderdijk Windmill Our eternal career breaker and co-founder of Briefcase to Backpack is at it again; she’s traveling. Sherry Ott is spending her August in Europe house-sitting in Brussels. However...
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Volunteer Chronicles: Settling In
My host family home in the distance I’ve volunteered numerous times, and not once have the experiences turned out to be what I was originally expecting! This isn’t due to false advertising; it’s due to...
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Photo Friday: The Treasury, Petra
This Photo Friday of The Treasury in Petra is from Sherry Ott, who is volunteering in Jordan this month with GeoVisions. Even though I’m in Jordan volunteering, the country is small and planning...
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Imagine Volunteering at Feynan EcoLodge
A massive landscape awaits you Calling all stressed out, blackburied, overdigitized, social network-a-holics…I’ve found the perfect career break for you! Imagine a place you can go to simply have...
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Photo Friday: Tree of Life
This Photo Friday is from Sherry Ott, who is volunteering in Jordan this month with GeoVisions. The Tree of Life is often depicted throughout Jordan. I happened to find this ‘real’ Tree of Life at...
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Photo Friday: Schneller School for Orphans
This Photo Friday is from Sherry Ott, who volunteered in Jordan last month with GeoVisions. New cultures can be hard to decipher when you travel. During my time in the Middle East, I’m constantly...
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Volunteering Isn’t Just Teaching English
Students at the Schneller School in Amman Jordan Are you fed up with the fact that most volunteer experiences are for teaching English? Do you have a fear about past participles, adverbs of frequency...
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Photo Friday: Puppy Love in Jordan
Everyone lives in Peace...even the animals This will bring a smile to your Friday! Who doesn’t love kids and puppies? This Photo Friday comes from Sherry’s visit to the Schneller School in Amman,...
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Volunteering Reality: Lebanon
I arrived in Lebanon in order to try out another one of GeoVisions cultural volunteering programs – Conversation Partner. Having spent the last month in Jordan doing the Conversation Corps program, I...
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Photo Friday: Zahle, Lebanon
Somehow Lebanon feels like it shouldn’t be considered the Middle East – probably because of vista’s like this one. It really goes to show you that you shouldn’t make assumptions…especially when...
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Be Our Guest
The first night in Lebanon I mentioned to my host mother, Mira, that I needed to find a place the next day to buy some shampoo and toothpaste. “Ok, no problem.” She said. The next morning I woke up,...
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Photo Friday: Birthday Guest
In Beirut everything is done with flare – even birthdays. While I was volunteering there I was showered with attention from the Lebanese and their ‘guest culture’. However, nothing prepared me for the...
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Photo Friday: Beirut, Lebanon
In all of the countries I’ve traveled to, Lebanon produced the most contrasts and confusion. Whether you are there to enjoy the beaches of the Mediterranean, the cosmopolitan nightlife and shopping of...
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Photo Friday: San Blas, Panama
This Photo Friday is from the relaxing shores of one of the many islands in the San Blas region of Panama. It was during this trip that Michaela Potter realized that she isn’t in a rush to always be...
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How to Photograph Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu. You finally made it. It’s the once in a lifetime event you always thought it would be because all the literature tells you it is once in a lifetime. Having been to Machu Picchu twice now,...
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Beginning or Ending in Hawaii
Beginnings and Endings are always the most challenging when it comes to a career break. In fact, I never really know which one is harder. When you begin your break, you are normally a bundle of nervous...
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Top 10 Ultimate Escapes in Australia
The following is a sponsored destination post brought to you by Flight Centre Australia. Australia is a country with a rich landscape and many natural wonders. Home to some of the world’s most famous...
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Photo Friday: Cusco, Peru
Today’s Photo Friday submission comes from Facebook fans, the Van Loen family; “Our kids get some up-close and personal time with a llama at Tambomachay, Cusco, Perú. We’re now 3 weeks into a 13 month...
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How to Go Local in Istanbul
Of course when you go to Istanbul, Turkey you’ll be drawn to the ancient sites and Ottoman history in Sultanhamet – the old part of the city. However, many career breakers are looking for more local...
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Photo Friday: Thailand’s Tiger Temple
Ever wanted to pet a tiger? This week’s Photo Friday comes from Meet, Plan, Go! Boston host Lillie Marshall who had a chance to get up close and personal with several tigers when she visited...
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Living Like a Local in Barcelona
The following is a destination post brought to you by Oh Barcelona. Barcelona is an incredibly popular destination for city breaks and family holidays. The combination of long sandy beaches and a...
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Photo Friday: From Nairobi to Mombasa
Today’s Photo Friday comes from Meet, Plan, Go! Austin hosts, Shelley Seale and Keith Hajovsky. Shelley and Keith rode the overnight train known as the Iron Snake of Africa from Nairobi to Mombasa....
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Immerse Yourself with Personalized Spanish
If you are thinking about taking a career break to travel and Latin America is on your itinerary, you might consider taking a few days to learn the language and to learn more about the environment you...
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A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Polynesia
Relaxing on a beach. Sipping fresh coconut juice from an actual coconut. Watching palm trees sway gently in the breeze. How is that picture not appealing? You can experience it for yourself if you...
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Volunteering in Dangerous Places: Beirut, Lebanon
Without a doubt, Lebanon is one of the most complex countries I’ve visited. On one hand, you have the cosmopolitan capital, complete with a seaside Corniche, trendy restaurants, high-end shopping, and...
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How the West Can Be Won
Cost is an obvious, integral factor for those of us planning an overseas sabbatical. You’ve already resolved to place your day job on pause, now it’s time to strike a balance between where you would...
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Renting a Campervan on a Backpacker’s Budget
As a world-traveling backpacker, I’m always on the lookout for best value, whether for quality cheap eats, comfortable budget accommodation, or transportation tips. Because I know the more money I save...
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Camper Van Relocation: Cost Comparison
Earlier in the week Amelia Tockston wrote a post about her experience with Camper Van Relocation in Australia. The following is a detailed breakdown and cost comparison for anyone interested in doing...
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