Why Should You Attend an MPG National Event?
1. Be Inspired!
Listening to both travel experts and experienced career breakers will give you the extra push to take the leap.
2. Leave with Answers and a list of Resources!
Our 'break out groups' will enable you to talk to travel experts and walk away with resources on specific areas of travel planning, travel modes, and travel options. It doesn't matter what stage of planning you are in, we'll make sure you get answers.
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3. The odds ARE greater that you will actually GO when you attend our event!
People who attended Meet Plan Go! events in the past - where are they now?
Cappadocia Turkey
4. Win awesome travel prizes and trips!
As an attendee of a Meet Plan Go! 2012 event you can win a trip for 2 in Turkey from our sponsor Intrepid Travel! You and a travel companion will get to experience Intrepid's Turkey Express small group tour which focuses on local cultural experiences - a perfect addition to any Career Break itinerary!
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5. It's only $20!
If this event is the impetus to get you on that big trip you've been dreaming about, this will be the best $20 you've ever spent. For the cost of a movie and snacks you can take concrete steps to achieving your travel goal.
6. Prepare for being on the road!
Get a head start on preparing to leave when we give you the ebook Getting Rid of It from Career Breakers Warren and Betsy Talbot of www.MarriedwithLugage.com. In 2008 Warren and Betsy Talbot put their decluttering and downsizing skills to the ultimate test: Getting Rid of Everything to travel around the world. How much travel could your junk buy you? Only one way to find out!
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7. Have your favorite travel blogs & authors come to life!
You spend hours reading blogs online to get answers to your questions and get the nerve to take the leap. However, now you have the chance to meet some of your favorite travel bloggers and authors in person and ask them direct questions.
No bags or paper...we are electronic!
8. Save Money on Planning and Travel!
Get discounts and special promotions from travel companies - Each attendee will get an Electronic Goody Bag full of special discounts and promotions from our sponsors which will help you plan your career break travels.
9. Be reassured that you are NOT crazy!
No longer will you feel alone and 'crazy' for dreaming up around the world travel ideas. By coming to the event in your city you will meet other's in your city just like you.
10. "A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world." - John le Carre
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Leah on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:12 am
I really enjoyed reading your post. I am thirty-two soon and have itchy feet that are ready to try out foreign soils.
It is a fear of leaving the security of the day to day grind of paying the bills and living a safe and non-challenging way of life that has put me on hold for some time.
I hope (as it has I) your post will inspire others to go and follow their bliss – Leah 🙂
Patricia GW on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:54 am
Travel and experiencing a new culture really has put it into perspective, and filled that void with purpose (and joy).
In three weeks I’ll be moving to Paris myself for one month. I have the same feeling – the incredible surreal realization that I’m going to be living there…. it’s thrilling!!
Abby on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 2:11 pm
Oh, Jenny! Escargot isn’t palatable — it’s delicious! I love your writing style; it’s so fun and energetic. Can you believe how far we’ve come? Everyone, Jenny and I were in the exact same industry and have known each other online and via work emails for years and years. But we’ve only met once, many, many years ago. And one of those jobs she was sleeping next to her BlackBerry for was one I’d just left. And now she’s 33 and living abroad, just like I was last year. Kindred spirits. Jenny, you’re a true inspiration — I can’t wait to see how your adventure unfolds!
Debbie Beardsley on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 3:22 pm
Your life in Paris sounds ideal. It is nice to read about people who follow their dreams instead of wishing they had! Enjoy the rest of your journey.
Terriaw on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 1:40 pm
Wow, fabulous and well said! I love your new outlook on like. After experiencing career burnout and feeling a little lost and purposeless lately, you have encouraged me. I look forward to seeing Paris someday!
Jenny on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 6:50 pm
merci for all the sweet comments! @abby we are soooo kindred spirits! well except when it comes to our differing feelings on escargot…;) and congrats patricia on the move! thrilling indeed!
shawna on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 1:32 am
you’ve reawakened my travel bug. must. return. to. france. (someday.) eat a croissant for me!
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G. Michael Schneider on Sun, 19th Jun 2011 3:36 pm
I am a firm believer in living and working overseas, just as you described. However, many of us actually like our jobs and our homes and are simply looking to renew and refresh our lives, not change it. However, you can have the same type of cultural experience without having to reach into your own wallet and without having to quit your day job–by taking what I call a “working vacation.” My wife and I have done this 15 separate times, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Turket to Tibet, Mauritius to Mongolia. I describe how to do it in my blog otherguysdime.wordpress.com and via Twitter at @otherguysdime. Learn how to have fun without having to have burn any of your bridges behind you.