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My Mind is On A Plane to Cartagena

June 9, 2010 By Dave

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Relaxing at a friend's finca (country house) in Colombia.
Relaxing at a friend's finca (country house) in Colombia.

I feel a funny sense of deja vu.

In a few weeks, I'll depart Virginia for New York City, just as I did almost two and a half years ago.

And yet again, I won't be coming back before spending extended time overseas. There are a few notable differences this time.

I'll be riding in style on the wi-fi enabled Megabus, versus the old Chinatown service.

To fulfill my technology fetish requirements, I'll be toting a 16-inch HP laptop for blogging, Blackberry Curve for tweeting, Cannon S90, and a Flip HD video camera.

Instead of going out for a low-key dinner with my best friend the night before departure, I'll be networking (ie. partying) my ass off with 300+ travel bloggers and PR reps at the Travel Blog Exchange conference.

And most notably, I not only hope my travel blog(s) will help support me financially, they ARE my financial support.

My business. My livelihood. Talk about pressure.

Maybe that's why, with three weeks still to go before I board a flight to Cartagena, I feel as though my mind has already checked itself out of my body, buckled itself into a seat, and begun to enjoy the passing view of the east coast 30,000 feet below.

Full of anticipation for adventures that lie ahead, it can almost taste the sugary sweetness of a properly mixed caipirinha. 

Feel the cooling effects of a Caribbean breeze blowing off the water. 

Appreciate the ever-present sounds of salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, and the accordion-heavy vallenato.

And with a big smile, remember the way it feels to once again be on the road.

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About Dave

Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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  1. backpackingmatt says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Great little post Dave. Excited to see how things work out for you in Cartegna – it must be an excellent feeling to know you'll soon be on the road again. Good luck and safe travels.

  2. Garrett says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    You've put it all on the line man. Nervous, but exciting, no?

  3. Dave says

    June 10, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Thanks Matt, my head is seriously on the South American continent right now. But, I'm also really excited to be attending the TBEX conference in NYC soon. The perfect opportunity to meet lots of bloggers before I head south.

  4. Dave says

    June 10, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Exactly, and so far, every time I follow my gut and go for it, good things result.

  5. Diana7 says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Sweet. Enjoy your new life in Cartagena! :)

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