“When people say England, they sometimes mean Great Britain, sometimes the United Kingdom, sometimes the British Isles – but never England.” So said George Mikes, an author known for his geographical commentary. Luckily for you, when GoneWorkabout says ‘United Kingdom’, it means four diverse places – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – where you […]
Citizenship, Children, And Other Things To Be Thankful For
The U.S. Consulate in Auckland wanted to see my baby. Not in a photograph, not over a Skype interview, but in person. Only after documenting her physical presence (by pinching her pudgy cheek? Tickling her little toes?) could my native government guarantee that she was flesh – not some off-shore tax scam – and grant […]
21 Quotes About Work And Travel
The right words can stir up an emotion, trigger a memory and inflame an aspiration. Or, in the case of these quotes about work and travel, all three at once. Just think back on your best vacation or journey; then, imagine your ideal job. How would it feel if you could drop that perfect position […]