Archive | May, 2008

A Difference Between Vacationing and Living?

Posted on 30 May 2008

The first time I rode a Vespa, I closed my eyes and winced around the curves. It was mid-October in Bermuda, the off season, yet still warm enough to swim. We spent every day touring the 20.6 sq. mile island, ducking into sandy foot paths, searching for hidden beaches. We buzzed past the tourist alcoves [...]

After You Quit Your Job

Posted on 29 May 2008

Hello. I would like to re-introduce myself. My name is Christine. I am a full-time writer and photographer. I used to work in corporate America, until I quit my job. Yesterday.
It is very nice to meet you.
Yesterday after I sent my blog post to the internets about my impending resignation, I called my boss and [...]

The Moment Before You Quit Your Job

Posted on 28 May 2008

 
I’ve decided to give my notice today. At 11 AM I have a call with my boss. I still haven’t worked out what I will say. “I’m quitting. It’s personal. I’m moving to Spain. I’m not flying out to that client next week, I have to pack. It’s not you, it’s me”.
I had an interesting [...]

Making Money While Traveling: The Quick Guide

Posted on 28 May 2008

Don’t have a trust fund? Mom and Dad not too keen on supporting your travel habit? Can’t seem to convince your boss that working remotely will actually boost your productivity? Don’t throw out your travel plans just yet. There are ways to travel now, and earn money on the go. There are literally [...]

7 Signs I was Ready to Live Abroad

Posted on 27 May 2008

In response to my post 8 Things I Wish I Knew When I was 22, some people said they were thinking of traveling and wanted to know whether they should take the leap. While I want to tell everyone, “Yes, go, do it now!” I know that the traveling vagabond route isn’t for everyone.
When [...]

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*Where is Christine now?



  • Currently traveling through the US to MEXICO

  • Past Trips (while living in Madrid):
  • Paris 7/13/08 - 7/18/08
  • Brussells 7/19/08 - 7/21/08
  • Lisboa 8/5/08 - 8/8/08
  • Venice, Bologna, Croatia 8/13/09 - 8/19/08
  • La Tomatina (Valencia area) 8/25/08 - 8/28/08
  • Canary Islands 9/2/08 - 9/6/08
  • Dublin 9/8/08 - 9/12/08
  • Morocco 9/15/08 - 9/18/08
  • and returned to Vermont on 9/20/08.


Tenative travel dates

  • Updated on my Dopplr Profile
    • Belize City in December
    • Antigua Guatemala in December
    • Tegucigalpa in January
    • San Salvador in January
    • Managua in February
    • San José in February
    • Panamá in March
    • Cartagena in March
    • Quito in April
    • Lima in April
    • Santiago in May
    • Buenos Aires in May
    • Sao Paulo in May
    • Caracas in July
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