Quit your job and hop on a bike.
Just try saying that out loud. It can be a terrifying idea, the first time you consider it. But after a week of diligently writing and re-writing my CV in preparation for a return to the workforce, I’ve come to the conclusion that a big bike tour is just the thing to make you stand out from the crowd of other job hunters.
Think of all those skills you learned while trying to find a place to wild camp in the middle of a city. Or how about attempting to communicate with the family who took you home for the night but spoke no English? And that’s before you write your killer cover letter. More…