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		<title>Family on Bikes: Homeschooling on the Road</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/02/homeschooling-on-the-road/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Vogel and Nancy Sathre-Vogel were both long-time teachers with over 20 years of experience each. So what made them decide to quit their jobs? Time. “They say time is the greatest gift one can give their children. Time is why we made the decision to quit our teaching jobs and join the ever-burgeoning ranks [...]


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		<title>Life on the Road: House Sitting</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/01/life-on-the-road-house-sitting-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leigh Haugseth is a bona fide travel addict as well as a certified WellCoach (and co-founder of Vibrapreneur), so she understands the importance of keeping healthy both physically and mentally. She says &#8220;Part of being ‘well’, means having meaning in your life, reaching for your dreams, and taking risks. Traveling can help with this. It [...]


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		<title>Life on the Road: Away for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/12/life-on-the-road-away-for-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherry Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling long term is a gift; the ability to see and experience new cultures, to step away from your own rat race, and slow down. However, when you’ve been on the road for a while and the holidays roll around, it’s easy to get the blues. You’re away from your own culture and traditions, and [...]


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		<title>Life on the Road: Ben &amp; Alonna</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/11/life-on-the-road-ben-alonna/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been three months since the three couples from our Career Breaker Round-Up have hit the road, so we thought it would be fun to check in and see how they have been adjusting to life on the road! The fun part is that all three took off in completely different directions, so they’ll [...]


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		<title>Life on the Road: Bert &amp; Patty</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been three months since the three couples from our Career Breaker Round-Up have hit the road, so we thought it would be fun to check in and see how they have been adjusting to life on the road! The fun part is that all three took off in completely different directions, so they’ll [...]


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		<title>Life on the Road: Two Backpackers</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/11/life-on-the-road-two-backpackers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been three months since the three couples from our Career Breaker Round-Up have hit the road, so we thought it would be fun to check in and see how they have been adjusting to life on the road! The fun part is that all three took off in completely different directions, so they’ll have [...]


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		<title>Manali &amp; Terry &#8211; Adjusting to Life on the Road</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/10/manali-terry-adjusting-to-life-on-the-road/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many experiencing long-term travel for the first time, the first few weeks on the road can sometimes be the most emotional time. You may feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster as you feel excitement about your new environment one moment, and stress about what you left behind the next. But it’s all [...]


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		<title>Culture Shock: Language Barriers</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/09/culture-shock-language-barriers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people seem hesitant about traveling to foreign countries because of language barriers, but those same barriers can actually enhance the experience. August Flanagan offers some tips on how you can still experience a culture when you don’t speak the language.
A couple of years ago I wandered into the bus station in Vientián, Laos, and [...]


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		<title>Life on the Road: Staying in Hostels</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/05/life-on-the-road-staying-in-hostels/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 19:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people hear the word “hostel” they think of the run-down, over-crowded dorm rooms filled with college-aged partiers. And I must admit – I used to as well. In fact, I was one of them!
I was fortunate enough to study abroad while in college and took full advantage of that opportunity to backpack through [...]


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		<title>Culture Shock: Overview</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/03/culture-shock-overview/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you search the internet for culture shock, chances are you will come across a number of sites and studies detailing the “Phases of Culture Shock”. It has been conveniently broken down into four phases:
1. The Honeymoon Phase – the period in which you view every experience in the new culture in a romantic and wonderful [...]


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