Comments on: Transitions & Launching MedellinLiving.com http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/ Around the World Travel Blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:22:03 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: crambox http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13352 crambox Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:24:03 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13352 :cry: I thought you might stay abroad glad to hear you found a spot so close to the US :lol: will stay tuned to the new site glad you chose to keep writing it suits you keep it up stay safe.. :cry: I thought you might stay abroad glad to hear you found a spot so close to the US :lol: will stay tuned to the new site glad you chose to keep writing it suits you keep it up stay safe..

]]> By: G http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13350 G Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:19:21 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13350 Good luck to you out there. I've been following along for some time now and i think you are making a good choice by prolonging your return. I taught english abroad in Taiwan so if you are ever looking to head out that way to teach i could point you in the right direction.. I look forward to following your other blog now while i sit in cube hell dreaming about my next undefined travel adventure. Wish i was out on the road right now but the time isnt quite right yet for me... G Good luck to you out there. I’ve been following along for some time now and i think you are making a good choice by prolonging your return.

I taught english abroad in Taiwan so if you are ever looking to head out that way to teach i could point you in the right direction..

I look forward to following your other blog now while i sit in cube hell dreaming about my next undefined travel adventure. Wish i was out on the road right now but the time isnt quite right yet for me…

G

]]> By: Liz http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13349 Liz Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:41:27 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13349 Good luck on your latest adventure Dave. We're 13 days away from our departure. Currently we're not stopping in on Colombia but you never know.. Good luck on your latest adventure Dave.

We’re 13 days away from our departure. Currently we’re not stopping in on Colombia but you never know..

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13348 Dave Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:14:12 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13348 Jennifer - thanks for leaving a comment....I know people are out there reading but it is always nice to hear from them too! My first job layoff back in 2002 gave me the time to reflect and decide to make my next job a means to travel the world. Amazingly, it all worked out as planned! Jennifer – thanks for leaving a comment….I know people are out there reading but it is always nice to hear from them too!

My first job layoff back in 2002 gave me the time to reflect and decide to make my next job a means to travel the world. Amazingly, it all worked out as planned!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13347 Dave Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:12:40 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13347 Hi and thanks for reminding me of why now is the right time to experience living in another country! Every time I check CNN, the news seems depressing, and I know if I´m back in the USA, I´d be watching it daily like I use to. At the least, I am excited to have Obama as our president during these times. It is awesome to hear you are saving for a long term trip! I wish you all the luck in the world. It will be worth it. I appreciate your support over the last year. :) Hi and thanks for reminding me of why now is the right time to experience living in another country! Every time I check CNN, the news seems depressing, and I know if I´m back in the USA, I´d be watching it daily like I use to. At the least, I am excited to have Obama as our president during these times.

It is awesome to hear you are saving for a long term trip! I wish you all the luck in the world. It will be worth it.

I appreciate your support over the last year. :)

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13346 Dave Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:09:02 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13346 Thanks Mike, time to let the reflections begin! Thanks Mike, time to let the reflections begin!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13345 Dave Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:07:48 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13345 Jami - thanks for your support with my latest endeavor!! Jami – thanks for your support with my latest endeavor!!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13344 Dave Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:07:21 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13344 Hey Jeff, good to hear from you! Keep on truckin' and I expect great photos from Brazil's Carnaval! Hey Jeff, good to hear from you! Keep on truckin’ and I expect great photos from Brazil’s Carnaval!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13343 Jennifer Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:26:30 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13343 Good on you Dave for deciding to stay in Columbia. I have never met you and somehow stumbled upon this blog in some random internet search and this is the first time I have commented on your blog, but have been reading it via RSS, in preparation for a potential rtw journey if I get laid off, you are such an inspirations and if I ever make it to Columbia I will look you up. Look forward to hearing about your new life in Columbia. Jennifer Good on you Dave for deciding to stay in Columbia. I have never met you and somehow stumbled upon this blog in some random internet search and this is the first time I have commented on your blog, but have been reading it via RSS, in preparation for a potential rtw journey if I get laid off, you are such an inspirations and if I ever make it to Columbia I will look you up. Look forward to hearing about your new life in Columbia. Jennifer

]]> By: Magnifique http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13342 Magnifique Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:55:05 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13342 I've been following your blog for about a year and I am relieved to hear that you are not coming back to DC, even though I don't even know you! Things are bad here, although our unemployment rate is supposedly better than that in New York. The media keeps up the steady daily drumbeat of bad news, NO ONE is hiring, nor is anyone investing in the stock market, lending or buying things. The overall lack of confidence is really depressing. After a trip like you've had, coming back to DC or NY would be a major downer, I think. Starting a new business and living in a new place that you love has got to be so exciting! I can't wait to take a trip like yours, but unfortunately I have to stay in the US until all my cancer-follow up care is completed. (Somehow, I don't think traveler's health insurance covers PET/CT scans.) I'm two years into the five years required and saving like crazy. I wish you lots of luck in your new venture! I’ve been following your blog for about a year and I am relieved to hear that you are not coming back to DC, even though I don’t even know you! Things are bad here, although our unemployment rate is supposedly better than that in New York. The media keeps up the steady daily drumbeat of bad news, NO ONE is hiring, nor is anyone investing in the stock market, lending or buying things. The overall lack of confidence is really depressing. After a trip like you’ve had, coming back to DC or NY would be a major downer, I think.

Starting a new business and living in a new place that you love has got to be so exciting! I can’t wait to take a trip like yours, but unfortunately I have to stay in the US until all my cancer-follow up care is completed. (Somehow, I don’t think traveler’s health insurance covers PET/CT scans.) I’m two years into the five years required and saving like crazy. I wish you lots of luck in your new venture!

]]> By: Mike http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13341 Mike Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:30:54 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13341 I too added your new site to my RSS Reader and will be looking forward to reading future blogs. Congratulations on how far you have traveled! I too added your new site to my RSS Reader and will be looking forward to reading future blogs. Congratulations on how far you have traveled!

]]> By: Jami http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13340 Jami Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:30:36 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13340 You're an inspiration, man! Added your new site to my RSS reader. :) You’re an inspiration, man! Added your new site to my RSS reader. :)

]]> By: Shawn http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13339 Shawn Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:29:24 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13339 Dave, I added your new link to my travel blog, under blogs that I follow. I know a guy that travels very fast and spent $60,000 in two years. Crazy stuff. But, everyone has different travel styles and interests due to our own personal uniqueness. I like your interest is staying in Medellin, life sure is about the moment. Feel free to add my link to your sites if you like what you read. Thanks Dave, I added your new link to my travel blog, under blogs that I follow.

I know a guy that travels very fast and spent $60,000 in two years. Crazy stuff. But, everyone has different travel styles and interests due to our own personal uniqueness.

I like your interest is staying in Medellin, life sure is about the moment.

Feel free to add my link to your sites if you like what you read.

Thanks

]]> By: Jeff http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13338 Jeff Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:25:53 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13338 Dave! We left Medellin a few weeks ago and passed through Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. Now are right by the Iguazu Falls, on the Argentina side. It is awesome to hear that you decided to stay in Medellin! What an excellent place to stay. When I come back I hope to find you in the form of a Salsa & Spanish king. Best of luck. Dave! We left Medellin a few weeks ago and passed through Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. Now are right by the Iguazu Falls, on the Argentina side.

It is awesome to hear that you decided to stay in Medellin! What an excellent place to stay. When I come back I hope to find you in the form of a Salsa & Spanish king. Best of luck.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13337 Kristen Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:30:29 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13337 Yup, agreed. Sounds great and good luck. Look forward to reading some more! :grin: Yup, agreed. Sounds great and good luck. Look forward to reading some more! :grin:

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13336 Dave Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:07:41 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13336 Of course I´d appreciate a link on your blog if that is what you are asking. And I know people can travel the same amount of time as me and spend less, but I also know others who are traveling a shorter time in more countries and likely spending more. Overall, I felt like I took my time. I only felt rushed and tired from moving around on a regular basis when I had time constraints - New Zealand/Australia, and my month in western Europe. Otherwise, 3 weeks in Bali/Lombok, 6 weeks in Nepal, 7 weeks in India, 7 weeks in South Africa, and now at least 8 weeks in Colombia. Of course I´d appreciate a link on your blog if that is what you are asking.

And I know people can travel the same amount of time as me and spend less, but I also know others who are traveling a shorter time in more countries and likely spending more.

Overall, I felt like I took my time. I only felt rushed and tired from moving around on a regular basis when I had time constraints – New Zealand/Australia, and my month in western Europe. Otherwise, 3 weeks in Bali/Lombok, 6 weeks in Nepal, 7 weeks in India, 7 weeks in South Africa, and now at least 8 weeks in Colombia.

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13335 Dave Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:01:23 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13335 Thanks Geoff, and I certainly hope to still be here by the time you pass through! Thanks Geoff, and I certainly hope to still be here by the time you pass through!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13334 Dave Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:00:01 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13334 Thanks for the continued support! :) Thanks for the continued support! :)

]]> By: Dan http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13333 Dan Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:28:59 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13333 Sounds like an awesome plan. Vicki and I look forward to reading about your life in Colombia! Best of luck! Sounds like an awesome plan. Vicki and I look forward to reading about your life in Colombia! Best of luck!

]]> By: Geoff http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13332 Geoff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:26:22 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13332 Congratulations on making the decision to stay put in Medellin, it sounds like an awesome place. I've really enjoyed reading your blog over the year of travelling the world, it's been a real inspiration for my forthcoming trip (only three weeks to go now til my year starts) and now I'm looking forward to reading about adjusting to life in a new country. I'll be in Colombia in July, may have to stop by in Medellin to see how you're getting on Congratulations on making the decision to stay put in Medellin, it sounds like an awesome place. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog over the year of travelling the world, it’s been a real inspiration for my forthcoming trip (only three weeks to go now til my year starts) and now I’m looking forward to reading about adjusting to life in a new country. I’ll be in Colombia in July, may have to stop by in Medellin to see how you’re getting on

]]> By: Shawn http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13331 Shawn Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:25:27 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13331 Well Dave sounds good, although I must say that everyone travels differently. In the last one year and four months of travel, I traveled 6 countries and spent about half of what you started out with, I find the concept of travel very interesting. Although, I am not totally focused on seeing this or that, but in the culture which forces me to travel slow. Feel free to follow my blog if you wish. Nice new web site I will follow along. Would you like the link on my blog? Well Dave sounds good, although I must say that everyone travels differently. In the last one year and four months of travel, I traveled 6 countries and spent about half of what you started out with, I find the concept of travel very interesting. Although, I am not totally focused on seeing this or that, but in the culture which forces me to travel slow.

Feel free to follow my blog if you wish.

Nice new web site I will follow along.

Would you like the link on my blog?

]]> By: Bryant Knight http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/comment-page-1/#comment-13330 Bryant Knight Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:18:39 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/03/03/transitions-launching-medellinlivingcom/#comment-13330 That's bad ass. Good luck. That’s bad ass.

Good luck.

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