OOh er! It's very near to my leaving date now! Less than a week before I jet off to Bangkok, rucksack on my back and off to warmer climes on Friday 31st July afternoon! Excited now when I get chance to think about it, rather than managing the practicalities to get there! Today is …
Author: jaycm6
I have a travel blog clearmindthinking.wordpress.com re my solo backpacking trip in 2015-16 and clear cards and made greeting cards I have been making since 2007 along with Gardens of Galastrial air dry models.
Where am I going?
Although my itinerary has changed and several parts had to be cut out, I will have a chance to really explore, find down time to absorb my experiences and people watch maybe too! I have had to forego Russia as the Visa takes too long and the delays have prevented me time to get the …
Here we go!
It’s really happening! I am actually going to do it! I have booked my round the world ticket for Friday 31st July 2015, leaving the UK that afternoon! My adventure begins. For real now!!! I thought this might make me feel some trepidation – is it right? Will I be safe? Will it really be …
It’s happening now!
Well, it's all happening suddenly now! I am moving out of my house of 18 years, and preparing to travel late July/early August 2015! So exciting!!!! I moved my stuff into store today and visited my first ever Airbnb accommodation locally, as I am staying for an important family birthday at the end of July, and …
Those moments …
Life is not about maintaining the status quo. Life is not about playing it safe every second. Life is not about standing still and wallowing in self-doubt. It’s about connecting with your soul, respecting your integrity, and telling yourself that you’re able. It’s about taking a few steps, regardless of how hard and small they …
Travel Inspiration
Telling people about my travel plans has meant a lot of explaining, some detail - "Where are you going to?" "When are you going?" "What made you want to do this?" sort of questions. Image courtesy of Sgtuart Miles via freedigitalphotos.net For some this is just a dream and may never be a reality for …
Stops and Starts!
This will no doubt happen a lot on my travels (if I ever get there!) This is where the stop bit comes in - the process is on hold until another aspect of my life changes, and its frustrating! But I also realise that whilst I am travelling I will need to rely on other …
Career Development through Travelling
This link highlights some great benefits of volunteering abroad to enrich your CV and offer the experience as a way in to a new career perhaps "volunteering-abroad-could-help-with-starting-a-new-career". I know that my travel plans are about personal and professional development for me, although most people are seeing my 'year's travel' as an extended holiday, doing …
Some great links to share
Here I thought I'd share some links that I have found from other's sharing on the internet too, from researching bits and pieces for my travel plans and just getting a feel for what's involved and the options there are. My first and favourite one, my gospel in fact, has been Nomadic Matt's Facebook and …
A little learning …
Since I started my plans for travelling, I have learned a lot, mainly that there is a lot! A lot to learn, a lot to do, a lot to consider and choose, decide, share, explain, manage and monitor! Visas Image courtesy of Brandon Sigma via www. freedigitalphotos.com These are difficult to manage en mass, with a …
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