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Career Tips

As a tech co-founder, my travel sabbatical has given me headspace, new friends – and all the fun

Edtech co-founder Kate Volzer carved out time to reset, reflect and travel – after years working at the sharp end of senior management.

Kate Volzer 24th July 2023 8 min read

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Your midlife career change: Why and when to switch jobs

Thinking of a starting a new profession in your 30s or 40s? We round up some of the reasons why it might be one of the best moves you make.

Anna Brech 2nd June 2023 8 min read

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What is a sabbatical? How to take time out from your job

Need some time to decompress? Here’s everything you need to know about taking a sabbatical, from asking your boss for time off to saving money.

Anna Brech 1st June 2023 8 min read

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4 valid reasons for a career break that will make your boss say “yes”

Thinking about taking a career break? From boosting motivation to avoiding recruitment costs, here are four valid reasons for a career break to convince your boss.

Anna Brech 1st June 2023 8 min read

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How I swapped a high-flying corporate career to become a divemaster

For Edges of the Earth founder Andi Cross, diving is a means of connecting with different communities and helping preserve our spectacular oceans.

Andi Cross 28th April 2023 8 min read

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Seville ceremony: Illustrator Ana Jarén on the colourful romance of her home city

She’s designed sketches for Netflix and artworks for Vogue. But it’s southern Spain that still inspires her coveted commissions.

Ana Jarén 25th April 2023 8 min read

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Stress, be gone: Celebrating my 40th in Thailand was the responsibility reprieve I needed

Startup owner, Gretchen Arneson, set work aside on a hassle-free adventure around Thailand with Flash Pack.

Gretchen Arneson 7th February 2023 8 min read

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Next-gen nomads: How ‘working from anywhere’ got a millennial makeover

The digital nomad trend has had an update from a new generation of high-flying CEOs, entrepreneurs and leaders.

Anna Brech 3rd February 2023 8 min read

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From wine to crime: I celebrated a career change with a challenging trip to Peru

Joy Makin switched the drinks industry for forensic psychology, but not before hiking Rainbow Mountain.

Joy Makin 16th December 2022 8 min read

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Meet our adventure architect: What it’s really like designing dream trips for a living

Travel pro, Tino Roco, has visited more than 70 countries and now puts that experience to good use at Flash Pack.

Tino Roco 14th November 2022 8 min read

Work-Life Balance Tips

How to quit the rat race and follow your dreams

Travel blogger, Kristin Addis, explains how she quit her job as an investment banker for a world adventure – and hasn’t looked back.

Kristin Addis 25th October 2022 8 min read

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Less work, more life: tackling the mid-30s blues

As flexible working starts to gather pace, we look at how to ensure you find the right work-life balance.

Anna Brech 25th October 2022 8 min read

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How to escape an unhappy job and find real work/life fulfillment

If you’re feeling miserable at work but don’t know how to leave, we’ve garnered expert advice to help you take the next step.

Anna Brech 20th October 2022 8 min read

Work-Life Balance Tips

I’m turning 40 next year. Here’s my f*ck-it list…

As she approaches her milestone birthday, writer Georgie Duckworth has created a bucket-list with a difference.

Georgie Duckworth 17th October 2022 8 min read

Work-Life Balance Tips

Ed Stafford on why you should quit your job and travel in your 30s

The adventurer argues that your fourth decade isn’t the time to settle down. Instead, it’s the ideal time to travel the world.

Ed Stafford 17th October 2022 8 min read

Work-Life Balance Tips

Career burnout: How to heal and recover from work fatigue in your 30s

More people in their 30s are prioritizing work and money over health and happiness. Here’s how to spot the signs.

Anna Brech 6th October 2022 8 min read

Productivity Tips

Swamped by work? This simple and brilliant tool will help

Tear up that to-do list. This simple, radical approach to time management will help you cut through the clutter.

Anna Brech 2nd October 2022 8 min read

Work-Life Balance Tips

How to take a career break without quitting your job

From sabbaticals to extended vacations, there are many reasons a breather from work is so important. Here’s how to do it right…

Anna Brech 22nd September 2022 8 min read

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An ode to octopi: diving into South Africa with Pippa Ehrlich – director of My Octopus Teacher

Director of My Octopus Teacher, Pippa Ehrlich, shares the heartwarming story behind the Oscar-winning film.

Pippa Ehrlich 10th September 2022 8 min read

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Man to Man: why I founded The Book of Man to counter traditional men’s magazines

In the first in our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, editor Martin Robinson explains how he’s rewriting a toxic narrative.

Martin Robinson 4th August 2022 8 min read

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