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How travel inspired a boiler salesman to start a career in politics

Posted on March 17, 2019May 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Alan Graves on a horse-riding trip in Bolivia
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Mar

Just after getting a promotion and big pay rise at work, Alan quit to go travelling – and it led to a new life path.

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22 countries in 6 months: a project manager’s travel career break

Posted on February 24, 2019January 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Ženja and Anders on the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, Peru
24
Feb

Anders talks about the experience of taking a six-month travel career break and readjusting to working life afterwards.

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Overcoming burnout: the career break reflections of a higher education professional

Posted on February 10, 2019July 9, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Alisa Howlett Machu Picchu
10
Feb

When Alisa took a six-month travel break from her career in education, and it helped her to become a better professional.

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A legal researcher’s travel-inspired decision to move to Zambia

Posted on February 4, 2019January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
After graduating in law, Sarah Gibbons didn't follow the usual path. She saved for a round-the-world trip, which led to her decision to move to Zambia. #travel #careerbreak #careerchange #moveabroad #liveoverseas
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Feb

Meet the UK law graduate whose travel experiences led her to a new life and career in Zambia.

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How travel inspired a preschool teacher to retrain as a culinary nutrition expert

Posted on December 21, 2018July 10, 2020 by Alex Trembath
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Dec

After Michaela took a brave leap from her stressful job, a travel break allowed her to take charge of her career.

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The NYC firefighter embracing van life after a travel career break

Posted on December 7, 2018April 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Mike with his new van before the renovation work begins
07
Dec

How a travel career break has led to a major lifestyle change for a New York firefighter after returning home.

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How a travel career break inspired a teacher to start her own business

Posted on November 7, 2018January 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Two Scots Abroad travel career break interview
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Nov

This interview is the first in a series exploring the inspirational stories of people who have taken travel career breaks.

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