With the current inflation rates and economic situation, it’s not easy to keep up, let alone quit your job to travel across the globe. It takes a lot of guts to do it, but it makes for some of the most epic memories. Some people who have taken the first step down this route will tell you how amazing it truly is.
1. Trip to Europe
Decisions related to leaving your job are not easy, especially when you’re planning on months of traveling. One user talks about how he decided to travel to Eastern European cities. “I just came back from 7 months in Eastern Europe after quitting my job, and it is the best thing I’ve ever done.”
He explains that he “split time between big cities and more countryside locations. Fell in love with Brutalist architecture so spent most of my time in the cities tracking these down.”
2. Turning Thirty-One
When a user was about to turn 31, they decided it was time to live out their dreams of exploration, even with little savings. He explains, “This is me. 6 months into traveling after having saved 4K. Jobs are waiting for me when I’m ready. No regrets at all.” This is precisely the attitude you need to take the leap of faith.
3. Embracing the Wanderlust
If leaving your job seems complicated, take it from someone who has done it multiple times! This person talks about how their only regret is not going across the world sooner when they were young.
They say that they have “quit to travel many times. Age 29: 3 months in Europe, Age 33: 6 months in Africa, Age 36: 6 weeks in the Balkans and Caucasus, Age 38: 11 months in South America + 2 in Europe. Longer trip than expected (2020). I’m now 42, and it’s hard not to want to quit again.”
4. Hello Bangkok
Many of us claim to have too little in savings, which is one of the reasons we don’t travel enough. A person online explains how he has about 3k in savings, yet he still decided to leave his high-paying job to go to Bangkok and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. Talk about bold.
5. Couples Vacation
For some people, traveling with a loved one sounds much more fun than traveling alone. One man explained he’s been saving up for a world tour with his wife. Instead of being bored alone, they can tick all the boxes and live their best lives.
6. Taking a Sabbatical
Lack of proper finances can be crippling, especially when you suffer from anxiety. However, the best part about a sabbatical is that you won’t be left to fend for yourself once you return from your traveling experiences.
This user talks about his experience, saying, “You may be tired of being on the go and crave a routine again. If not, then you can just leave your work. But at least taking the sabbatical lets you keep your job if you decide three months is enough. That’s what I did.”
7. Living Life 6 Months at a Time
Some people really enjoy their time exploring what’s beyond the borders. One person explains, “I do it every six months, and I’ve never made more than 30k in a year, lol. Just returned from a month in Europe and three weeks in Chile/Antarctica/Argentina.” Enjoy the stunning white Patagonia or venture to the Andes Mountains, and you’ll surely have a blast.
8. Straight Out of Grad School
When we go to grad school, we’re often expected to resort to a high-salary job or go into academia. One bold user decided not to let anyone else’s opinions get to him.
So, he went on an adventure straight out of grad school, living as a nomad and letting the world guide him toward where he was meant to be. It’s been 11 months, and he still has zero regrets.
9. Escaping to Asia
You don’t need a permanent vacation to conquer the world. Sometimes, a trip of a shorter duration can satisfy your itch and desire to see what else is out there.
One woman explains, “I wanted to make a year-long trip for a while, but after a couple of years of delay for various reasons, I took a three-month trip in Asia through my company’s sabbatical program, and three months was perfect for me.”
10. Exploring the Continents
Is visiting one country enough? Not by this user’s standards, who went to multiple places within 80 days. From the U.S. to Australia to New Zealand, to South Africa, and even Europe, he did it all.
The man recalls, “Bought a round-the-world ticket with a bunch of segments on it and traveled around the world for 80 days. Well, think it was 78 or 79, but I called it my Round the World in 80 Days trip.”
11. Adventure to Nepal
A regular nomad lists one of his favorite trips, saying, “The scenery is spectacular, and it is also a cultural experience because you trek from town to town on trails that have been used for thousands of years. On the trail with you are kids going to school, farmers going to their fields, and porters carrying supplies.” Talk about a dream come true.