How to Disconnect: Differences Between Vacation and Travel with Carioca Connection

How to Disconnect: Differences Between Vacation and Travel with Carioca Connection

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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the distinction between vacations and travel.

Alexia explains her perspective on what constitutes a true vacation, emphasizing the importance of disconnecting from work and responsibilities. The couple their experiences with remote work and the challenges of "unplugging" during trips.

Key points include:
- The difference between traveling and taking a vacation
- Challenges of disconnecting for remote workers
- Alexia's definition of a vacation: complete disconnection from work
- The ideal vacation length and time needed to fully relax
- Strategies for avoiding work-related distractions during time off
- The concept of "detoxing" from work responsibilities
- Different perspectives on relaxation and vacation

Alexia and Foster invite listeners to share their own definitions of what makes a true vacation. Whether it's staying at home or traveling abroad, the hosts emphasize the importance of finding ways to relax and recharge.

E agora em portuguĂŞs!

Nesse episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster se aprofundam na diferença entre férias e viagem. A Alexia explica o ponto de vista dela sobre o que são umas férias de verdade, dando ênfase na importância de se desligar do trabalho e das responsabilidades. O casal fala sobre as experiências deles com trabalho remoto e as dificuldades de "desconectar" durante as viagens.

Os pontos principais sĂŁo:

- A diferença entre viajar e tirar férias
- As dificuldades de se desligar pra quem trabalha remoto
- A definição de férias da Alexia: desconexão total do trabalho
- A duração ideal das férias e o tempo necessário pra relaxar de verdade
- Estratégias pra evitar distrações relacionadas ao trabalho durante o descanso
- O conceito de fazer uma "desintoxicação" das responsabilidades do trabalho
- Diferentes perspectivas sobre relaxamento e férias

Alexia e Foster convidam os ouvintes a compartilhar as próprias definições do que são umas férias de verdade. Seja ficando em casa ou viajando pro exterior, os apresentadores ressaltam a importância de encontrar formas de relaxar e recarregar as energias.

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Creators and Guests

Alexia Souza
Host
Alexia Souza
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Foster Hodge
Host
Foster Hodge
Co-host of Carioca Connection
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