Best of October 2011 Links and Updates

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by Michael Tieso on October 31, 2011

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I’m a few days away from BlogWorld Expo and I’m super excited. Look for me at the Taking Care of Business panel. I’ll be there from November 3rd till the 7th. Looking at all the panels and parties is quite overwhelming!

Bogota, Colombia has been treating me well. We were house-sitting for about 3 weeks taking care of of Dexter. House-sitting made us spoiled with the nice comfy bed, full apartment, and fantastic neighborhood. Stephanie and I will definitely be looking for more house-sitting gigs throughout the world. It’s such a good deal and definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to stay somewhere for awhile. For now, we’re back to staying at hostels.

On November 8th, Stephanie and I are headed to Villa de Leyva to continue our journey throughout Colombia. We’ll be traveling quicker until somewhere in December where we’ll be staying in Montañita for a few weeks to spend the holidays. That’s the tentative plan at least.

Dexter

Dexter

Best of October 2011 Links

A Little Announcement…My Niece is Coming to Thailand with Me! – by A Little Adrift: Published actually in August but it was too good not to mention. Shannon is taking her 11-year old niece to Thailand for 6-months where she’ll home-school her niece and travel around Thailand with her.

Getting robbed by fake police in Bolivia-my lucky escape - by Kaypacha Travels: Bolivia offers so many fantastic natural wonders and with such an interesting culture that is so different from the rest of South America. Unfortunately, it’s not doing so well economically. Getting robbed is common among travelers passing through. The story is freighting and reminds us to be aware of our surroundings at all times. She also teaches us that knowing the local language can go a long way.

Robbed in Panama City! And It Ain´t Pretty… – by Expert Vagabond: I hate to feature another downer story but I’ve been following Matthew’s blog for awhile now and I felt for him. Like I do, Matthew makes his money online and is completely dependable on having a laptop to do work on the road. His laptop got stolen in Panama and unfortunately, lost a lot of data and currently can not afford another laptop to continue his work. Recovering lost data and getting his business back up has not been easy. Read his full story as he admits the mistakes he has done and the learning experience this has brought him. I supported him by purchasing one of his beautiful prints.

The expat dilemma – by Matador Network: A reality check.

How I Financed My Career Break – by Katie Going Global: A complete breakdown on how she financed her career break. It’s well detailed and provides some great advice for those planning a trip of their own. What’s more inspiring about this article is how well prepared and organized Katie is.

Enjoying Montanita: Ecuador’s Surf & Hippie Hangout – by GoBackpacking: This is where Stephanie and I will be during the holidays. Can’t wait!!

My Interview with Career Break Secrets: Here’s a fun interview I wrote for Career Break Secrets.

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Michael Tieso travels around the world writing, photographing, and filming his adventures. He left the cubicle life to travel the world in May 2009 and he still continues the journey to this day with no end to it. He loves adventure, food, and music. He is the Editor-in-chief of Art of Backpacking. Follow him on Twitter and .

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  • Anonymous

    Thank you for the mention Michael!  The house-sitting gig sounds cushy, I had one in Amsterdam a few years back and it truly is a step up from the hosteling! :)

  • http://www.MyBeautifulAdventures.com/ Andi Perullo

    Dexter is adorable!!!!  I miss Colombia!  What an incredible country.

  • http://nomadicsamuel.com Nomadic Samuel

    Your article brought me over to Matthew’s recent post.  I recently experienced quite a devastating experience in Korea where I lost a lot of money and I’m now finding myself stuck on my parents couch trying to regroup.  I hope Matthew overcomes his obstacles and I’m trying my best to look at my current situation as more of an opportunity than a loss.  

  • http://www.katiegoingglobal.com Katie

    Thanks for including me!  I hope others find my post helpful as they try to save for travel – or anything else!

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  • George

    Salkantay Peru, The Best Salkantay Tour Operator
    The expectations I had for the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu were well and truly exceeded. The experiences I had throughout the one week trek continue to be at the front of my mind and are always brought up in conversations as an example to others looking for that memorable life experience. Notwithstanding the incredible scenery and landscapes, this was due, in large, to the capabilities and professionalism of my guide Edgar who made the trek extremely enjoyable and who remained flexible and adaptive to my changing needsthroughout.
    If you have any questions about Salkantay Peru or my time in Peru please don’t hesitate to ask me.