London-based travel writer, Graeme Green, is developing a TV series for the BBC and looking for UK based travellers to take part.

Graeme is looking to spend time with and film several different individuals, couples, families, friends or groups from the UK who, because of the recession, have decided to leave the country for a while and spend time abroad doing something bold, new and exciting.

Of particular interest are people choosing to go and do something constructive and life-changing that will set them off in a new direction in their lives and careers. For example:

• Learn new skills abroad to put toward setting up a new business, improve job prospects or launch a new career, e.g. learning scuba diving in order to become a marine conservationist.

• Get work experience or training abroad that will help you in your current field or in a new career.

• Set up a short-term business abroad – bike rental, diving school, bar/café/restaurant, bookshop...

• Set up a long-term business abroad, such as in tourism, ethical trade, arts and crafts, something different or unique...

• Do volunteering or charity work, with a view to working in the charity sector when returning to the UK.

• Work with animals, and looking to start/continue a career working with animals.

• Work on conservation projects (environment, wildlife, marine life...) with a view to starting a career in conservation.

• Work on sustainable energies, organics, farming and livestock, development...

• Set up green projects, eco ideas, ethical trade, and looking to continue working in this area...

• Set up artistic projects, art or performance groups...

• Any other constructive, life-changing projects or activities that you’re taking part in or setting up.

If you've got a journey/project/adventure starting in April, May or June that lasts around 2 to 4 months, and you're interested in taking part, get in touch with Graeme (gfgreen@hotmail.com). He's looking for a 100 word summary about your trip, including you name, age, where in the UK you're based, what your current/previous job is/was, and what your plan is in terms of life-changing recession-escaping activities abroad.

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