Here at i to i we are just astounded at how quickly 2011 has gone by! We can't believe it, but it's about that time to start talking jingle bells, mince pies, and Christmas parties again. In fact, I just walked to the shops and saw that the card shop had been overtaken by Christmas cards overnight! Not to be scrooge-y about stuff, but have you thought about maybe doing something a little less Ho,...

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Just a shout out to say thanks to everyone who keeps detailed journals of all of their trips abroad! I have such itchy feet to get off to SE Asia, South Africa, and South America, but timing is everything isn't it? Really feeling like it's time to make some progression in my job and make the most of exploring Europe while I live here. Not to mention having loads of family events that I'll have...

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Hi all, We've just been approached by a national UK women's glossy magazine looking for a very specific traveller to share their story...could it be you? They would like to speak to a woman aged 30-50 that has taken a marriage "sabbatical". Perhaps you have taken 1-6 months to go traveling, volunteer or learn a foreign language? Just stepped away for a while to refresh your relationship? Alternatively perhaps you went on a volunteer trip...

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Even the Prime Minister has given gap years the thumbs up! David reckons he wouldn't be where he is today without a year out for reflection and growth! Future political giants can read all about it here http://bit.ly/rnyaOU and start making gap year plans that will lead to greater things...first stop http://www.i-to-i.com, next stop big wig power...

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New to Campfire or i-to-i? Not sure where to start? Head here for the basics on how to get started and start geting involved: http://www.i-to-i.com/campfire/faq/ Make sure you join the specific "campfires" (groups) for the regions and countries you're interested in so you can see and participate in all the discussions and get you fired up about going abroad - now, next month, next year, whenever! Happy chatting, Jennifer @ i-to-i

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