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	<title>Briefcase to Backpack - Travel Advice for Career Breaks or Sabbaticals &#187; What to Do</title>
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		<title>ESL Certification: Teach Around The World</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/08/esl-certification-teach-around-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherry Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week Alisha Robertson told us her tips on how to incorporate teaching ESL into your career break travels. She mentioned that she actually got certified to teach ESL while she was still living in America; but what does that certification entail and is it really necessary? First of all, certification normally comes in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do: Teach English As a Second Language (ESL)</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/08/what-to-do-teach-english-as-a-second-language-esl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to travel. Teaching ESL within a local community and really connecting with the people and the culture through education taught Alisha Robertson more about her location and herself than any other experience. She shares with us what inspired her to teach ESL abroad and gives advice if you wish to pursue [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do: Career Break Secrets</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/07/what-to-do-career-break-secrets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many career breakers go into their travels with the anticipation of encountering unique experiences &#8211; whether it’s picking up a new skill, volunteering, or just seeing inspiring parts of the world. And for Jeff Jung, he experienced all that and more. Brave and crazy. That&#8217;s what people said about me when I told them I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do: Small Group Tours</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/06/what-to-do-small-group-tours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Sherry Ott and I gave a presentation on the “Benefits of Small Group Tours for the Solo Traveler” at the GAP Adventure Concept Store in New York City. Both Sherry and I have incorporated small group tours into our various travels and for various reasons. Here are highlights from our presentation. Maybe you’ll be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Career Breaks that Give Back</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/04/career-breaks-that-give-back/</link>
		<comments>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2010/04/career-breaks-that-give-back/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherry Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carolyn Lane is the founder of the non-profit organization Dog Meets World and she’s changing people’s lives one picture at a time. Armed with tools, a little stuffed dog and a portable printer, her Phodographers travel around the world providing kids and parents photos of themselves. A rare treat in these people’s lives. We typically [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do: Learn a Language</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/12/what-to-do-learn-a-language/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever dreamed of learning a new language, there’s no better time than on your career break! August Flanagan, co-founder of Lenguajero.com, a startup that helps people practice conversational Spanish, has 5 tips on how to make it happen. 1. Go to a/the country where the language you want to learn is spoken. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Choose an International Volunteer Program</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/03/how-to-choose-an-international-volunteer-program/</link>
		<comments>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/03/how-to-choose-an-international-volunteer-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’ve decided to incorporate some aspect of volunteering into your travels – now how do you choose the right international volunteer program for you? One of the biggest benefits of volunteering abroad is the opportunity to learn and experience another culture. So much of the travel experience is take-take-take and for many that rarely even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do: Overview</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/02/what-to-do-overview/</link>
		<comments>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/02/what-to-do-overview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherry Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are like me, you work hard &#8211; very hard. However, all of a sudden I was looking forward to a year of free time to do whatever I wanted &#8211; no work and all play! Yes, a dream come true but overwhelming at the same time. So many decisions to make. My first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peru: Cusco</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/02/peru-cusco/</link>
		<comments>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/02/peru-cusco/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2006 I took a career break and volunteered in Peru for the summer.  This was the first time I really spent an extended amount of time in one place, and the experience was amazing.  The culture and people of Peru touched me in a way I never expected and this led me to my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica: Surf Camp</title>
		<link>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/02/costa-rica-surf-camp/</link>
		<comments>http://briefcasetobackpack.com/2009/02/costa-rica-surf-camp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michaela Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had an amazing time going to Surf Camp in Costa Rica. Here&#8217;s a sneak peak of our experience:   Visit our Store for Recommended Books &#38; Gear]]></description>
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