During the Summer of 2006, I was developing my rough 'round the world itinerary and budget using Microsoft Excel.
I posted my spreadsheet on the BootsnAll message boards to get some feedback.
Soon after, I was contacted by Jessie, one of the website moderators. She indicated Wendy Rieger of the NBC News affiliate in Washington, DC was interested in speaking with me about a story she was putting together.
I contacted her after some initial reservations about blowing my cover at work, and a few weeks later, she met me at my apartment with a cameraman to do the interview.
The recorded Q&A lasted about 10 minutes, however true to her word, she only used about 15-30 seconds of it!
The interview aired in early October 2006, and a few of my current and former coworkers saw it (and not-so-subtly) and asked me about it in the office.
I acknowledged it, though didn't put a time frame around when I planned to leave.
I am appropriately labeled as “Future Traveler” in the video. Enjoy!
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
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Dan
Thursday 5th of July 2007
Cool, that can't be bad for possibly getting some sponsored help. Do you have the second part they mentioned on hand? It's funny how at least to me they don't seem to get the message across to non-travelers, maybe it's the disengaged news or maybe just that even though they'll mention it once in a while they don't really connect with the idea.
Dave
Thursday 5th of July 2007
I watched the second part, however I didn't keep the recording, as it didn't include me. I can't recall the details, however as was mentioned, I believe it touched on a family who took their kids on a RTW trip. A few other people from BootsnAll were mentioned, including Brianna who is currently traveling the world, specifically visiting wineries.
Dan
Thursday 5th of July 2007
Cool, that can't be bad for possibly getting some sponsored help. Do you have the second part they mentioned on hand? It's funny how at least to me they don't seem to get the message across to non-travelers, maybe it's the disengaged news or maybe just that even though they'll mention it once in a while they don't really connect with the idea.
Dave
Thursday 5th of July 2007
I watched the second part, however I didn't keep the recording, as it didn't include me. I can't recall the details, however as was mentioned, I believe it touched on a family who took their kids on a RTW trip. A few other people from BootsnAll were mentioned, including Brianna who is currently traveling the world, specifically visiting wineries.