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Leap of Faith

~  ‘A courageous leap of faith can lead you into unchartered territory, enabling you to build a new more adventurous life.  Though you may anticipate that fear will be your guide on your journey across the abyss, you will likely discover that exhilaration is your constant companion.’  ~

Trying something new can be very scary. [...]

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Shantaram

I am reading an amazing book titled ‘Shantaram’. (Thanks Josh)  It’s an autobiographical novel by Gregory David Roberts, who is a talented writer but became addicted to heroin after his marriage collapsed.  He was sent to prison on armed robbery charges but soon escaped and went on to live in India, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, [...]

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Joy. Decisiveness. Travel.

What do you want in life? Do you know yet?  Does the thought of answering this question make your head spin?  Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be complicated.  It can even come down to just three simple words.  Keep reading to see what I mean…
I love More magazine. I’m still a ways from being [...]

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Central American Revelations

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
I’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Honduras and Guatemala with my good friend Lindsay.  This was our first time visiting these countries and we didn’t do a whole lot of planning.  Instead, we packed a bag, booked a flight, and went.  This is totally opposite of my normal ‘research everything to [...]

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Becoming Location Independent

Do you feel stuck in a routine of work, gym, dinner, sleep…rinse, repeat?  Are you growing in your career and want to travel the world but only have two measly weeks of vacation?  There is an answer to this dilemma which allows you to grow professionally  while simultaneously trotting the globe.  Become Location Independent.
What is [...]

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Travel Therapy

Sometimes when life is beating you down, the best thing you can possibly do is get away.
What is travel therapy?
‘Travel therapy’ simply means using travel as a way to help alleviate a problem or situation in your life. For example:  Are you just getting over a break up? Travel… out of sight out, of [...]

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Dare Yourself

‘All Serious Daring starts from Within’
Remember when you were a kid, happily playing with your friends, and all of a sudden someone comes up with some crazy idea that seems really fun but terrifying at the same time?   You both laugh nervously, and then he says… ’I dare you!’  Oh no, not ‘I dare you’.  Now you have to do it! [...]

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Re-energize with a Mini Break

In the movie Bridget Jones Diary, Bridget takes a mini break and goes ‘on holiday.’  I remember that sounding so quaint and refreshing at the time and thinking, ‘I want to take a mini break and go on holiday’.  And so I have, many times.   I can now attest to the effects that a [...]

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Be a True Explorer

When I first started traveling, I’d pick a destination and then read every single thing I possibly could find about it. Where to eat, what to see, hidden spots, pictures galore, reviews, guide books, travel blogs, etc. All this research got me excited about my upcoming trip and definitely made a few things smoother while [...]

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Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Try House Sitting

House sitting and home exchanges are becoming more and more popular these days and for good reason.   They are a cheap way to explore a new destination, you have the creature comforts of a home, and you get to live someone else’s life for a while.  What’s not to love?   Here are ten reasons to [...]

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