8 Interview Questions to Deal With After Long-Term Travel

Oh job interviews.  Some people hate them while others, like myself, thrive in them.  After getting back from our long-term trip, Angie and I began looking for jobs in our respective fields and we knew that accounting for our career break was something that we were going to have to talk about with just about everyone we spoke with. But what we didn’t anticipate was just how wide the question types would be.   From the standard and predictable to the down right weird and off the wall, we quickly realized that we had to be prepared for just about anything.

The following are eight of the favorites that we have encountered.

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World Nomads Review – Travel Insurance Saved Our Trip

Before heading off on our 15-month long-term trip, I had traveled quite significantly with not even a blip on the trouble radar.   Where this may give some travelers a false since of protection, I follow enough blogging friends who travel full-time to know one simple truth: the more you travel, the odds of something bad happening go up.

This may happen to you on the very first day, six months down the road, or not even for several years. Regardless of the answer to “when,” odds are with you that at some point in time trouble is going to find you.

On this long-term trip we had trouble find us quite a few times, and I am incredibly grateful to have had the foresight to buy long stay travel insurance from World Nomads. Reviews said they were great in filing a claim, and we have to say, in the end they really saved the day.

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Hoi An, Vietnam with Kids

Rice Paddies in Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An, Vietnam, is located around 25km east of Danang International Airport.  Rather than flying in, we travelled up to Hoi An from Nha Trang (where enjoyed a wonderful mud bath at the Thap Ba Spa), taking the overnight train leaving at 9:30pm and arriving at 8 am in the morning. Overall the train ride was fine and we all slept well which let us start or exploration of Hoi An on the right foot.

Our six nights were full of many amazing activities that we all enjoyed, from our youngest to oldest.  The following are a collection of the best.

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Tips and Advice for Climbing Sand Dune 45 in Namibia

On Top of Dune 45

Dune 45 in Namibia is one of the star attractions in the country.  Thanks in part to its proximity to the road through the desert, Dune 45 offers visitors an opportunity to climb a sand dune and take in the spectacular desert scenery.

It is all well and good that it is recommended to climb this sand dune, but there are a few special considerations to keep in mind before ascending.

Climbing Dune 45 is not for the faint of heart.

📍 Climbing Dune 45 in Namibia – Quick Tips

  • Start Early: The sand dunes in Namibia can get quite hot (always hike on the dark side), so it is best to begin your hike before sunrise if you can- if you go early enough you may be able to see the sun crest over the horizon, too
  • Take Your Shoes Off: It may sound counterintuitive, but climbing a sand dune with shoes on can be quite challenging, so taking your shoes off makes the climb easier
  • Don’t Forget Water: The dune looks easily climbable from the parking area, but it is much more difficult than it looks- take water and snacks as it is quite the climb

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