Comments on: Travel Is Not My New Job

By: Jade

Jade — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:59:44 +0000

after 20 days on the my RTW trip, all i can say is, ahem! RELAX! plan days to do nothing! So many days are jammed packed to see and do as much as possible (we are only doing it in 6 weeks, so it's a little different, but still) sometimes I just want to sit at a bar, drink a few margaritas and call it a day! Have fun Joel- can't wait to read about your journey!! and see you back in L.A. next year! .-= Jade´s last blog ..Hey WiFi, Where you at? =-.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:01:31 +0000

I understand completely what you’re saying, as we’ve also heard the same things. I thing all of us travel bloggers have. The sad thing is that there are so many of us and picking up and leaving is not as uncommon as it seems but people still insist on making these annoying little remarks. Meh! I intend on responding “living” if anyone asks me what I do.

Best of luck to you during your travels.

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:36:57 +0000

Thanks Brooke, I definitely plan on it!

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:36:12 +0000

Thanks Earl – totally agree with all of that. My head still keeps buzzing with lots of little online businesses or side projects. I’m trying to make note of all those but not focus on them until I’m ready.

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:34:59 +0000

It is a bit of feeling like you’re not fulfilling your potential if you’re not go, go, go all the time.

But at the end of it, quality still matters over quantity – so learning, relaxing and rejuvenating can ultimately be more productive.

By: floreta

floreta — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:32:57 +0000

“is there something wrong with being lazy?” that made me chuckle!

i’m relieved to see someone doing nothing and not trying to monetize their travel plans. i’m still grappling with my “career break” and sortof feeling like a loser while hiding behind “freelance writer” (well, I do write… very very parttime). thanks for reminding me that goofing off is ok
.-= floreta´s last blog ..The Road to Emptiness: Zen Travel =-.

By: Earl

Earl — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:19:21 +0000

I’ve always felt that only when we are able to relax and focus fully on what makes travel so rewarding (the interactions, the lessons, the struggles, the moments of awe, etc.) do we notice the new opportunities that present themselves along the way. And many of those opportunities just may eventually lead to ‘work’ or some sort of income, but again, they’ll all pass us by if we’re not able to be in the present moment as we travel around.

And I think traveling without working is far from being lazy as most people will agree that traveling is a much harder challenge than they at first believed!
.-= Earl´s last blog ..The Strange Habits Of A Traveler =-.

By: Jackie Rose (@letssitoutside)

Jackie Rose (@letssitoutside) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:58:06 +0000

I always feel like I get so much out of traveling, it’s only natural that I give something back. Funny thing is I get so much from volunteering…

You’ll find places. I’ve tried working with a group or organization, but found that the best way to work with locals is to stay in one place for a little bit and ask around if there’s a clinic or something that takes volunteers. Usually you can get a free room if you volunteer regularly, or are willing to spend a month in very rural area where there’s no other place to stay but at the site.

I agree, the experience of volunteering is very personal, for me and the people I’m working with.

Safe journeys!
.-= Jackie Rose (@letssitoutside)´s last blog ..Blackout =-.

By: Brooke vs. the World

Brooke vs. the World — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:50 +0000

Well said, sir! There’s nothing wrong with traveling for the sake of vacationing. Take advantage while you can
.-= Brooke vs. the World´s last blog ..Making the World a Small Place – Soup Wednesday =-.

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:24:09 +0000

Thanks Matt – yep, I will definitely need an outlet and a creative one, at that. The beauty of all day bike rides is the wonderful things that flow through your mind. I’d hate to lose all that brilliance!