Head to Southeast Asia. Picture: Yang Hai. Source: Flickr
YOU’RE gonna do it one day. You know you are. We know you are. But when Reddit user vom1tcom1t did it, he broadcasted his decision to the entire Reddit community: “I finally did it! I’m quitting my job and travelling.”
Other users — some who had travelled for days and others who have been gone for years — responded with congratulations, suggestions and advice.
We’ve compiled their greatest wisdoms here, along with some of our other favourite tips on how to make the best of it when YOU (yes, YOU) quit your job and travel the world.
1. Start (or stay) in Southeast Asia
“It’s cheap, beautiful and made for backpackers to travel around. You can’t ask for a better place to start your first trip … If you’re trying to make the most of your money, stay in Asia.” –@joefelice
2. Bring a towel and three pairs of socks
“Dry socks and underwear make a world of difference when you’re trekking … one dirty pair that needs to be washed, one dry pair for sleeping/backup, and one to wear during the day.” –@spacesteak
3. Park yourself in an airport town
“Base yourself in a city with a good low-cost carrier connection. Work a couple days a week, then go to a different destination on your days off. Save big trips for when you accrue annual leave. I’ve been travelling for two years in Europe and have more money than when I left.” –@therethere87
Make the most of budget airlines. Picture: Aero Icarus. Source: Flickr
4. Find a buddy for moral support
When former attorney Katie Aune was doubting her decision to leave it all behind, she chatted online with other people who were planning to do the same. “It really made [travelling] seem possible,” she said.
5. Rent a truck and drive it around Namibia
These guys did it, and they had a great time. They also brought a tent and camped along the way.
Take a truck around Namibia. Picture: David Holt London. Source: Flickr
6. Make money off your empty bedroom
“Buy a house; rent it out while you travel.” –@nojusticenpeace
7. Go alone
“Travelling by yourself is not so scary at all, especially in a hostel environment where every other traveller is a built-in social group. It’s just part of the culture: go out as a group, have fun, and explore together.” –@in_the_airoplane
Do it alone. Source: ThinkStock
8. Don’t let retirement be your excuse
“What is dangerous is when delayed gratification becomes an excuse for not living the life you want.”
9. Line up a job before you get back
“I travelled for a year, came back home to Australia and couldn’t believe just how quickly my money dried up, even living with my parents.” –@karlosvonawesome
Start your job search early. Source: ThinkStock
10. Bring a nice camera
And YOU could bring home photos like THIS.
Capture the moment. Source: ThinkStock
11. If you’re feeling unsure, take a test trip
“A good test is to find a city near-ish-by, one with a decent hostel. Go for a weekend … it’s pretty much the same as a year, when you get right down to it. Most people only spend three days in a town or city, anyway. You’d meet people who are travelling, hear how they do it, go out and see stuff. It’s really only scary the first time.” –@lazyjayn
12. Dig deep into culture
“We spend more time getting into local cultures instead of partying with other travellers. We also tend to go to more out-of-the-way places.” –@newtothisredditbiz
Spend time with the locals. Picture: Padmanaba01. Source: Flickr
13. When opportunity presents itself, seize it
“I had a four-week return flight and only this much time away from work. In the last three days of my trip, a scuba shop in Panama said they saw talent in me and asked me to stay and do an apprenticeship. It was the hardest decision I ever made to call my boss to say I wouldn’t be there on Monday, but also the best thing I’ve ever done.” –@curlytemple
14. Work odd jobs as you go
“Most people save money up for a few years and spend until it’s gone (or close to gone). There are ways to stretch it, though, through working on the road, doing work exchange at hostels and hotels, and freelancing online.” –@lazyjayn
Work a job you never imagined doing. Picture: J.BC. Source: Flickr
15. Travel NOW, while it’s easy to pick up and run
“Don’t get me wrong; you can still travel when you’re older. But I’d rather do it before I am tied down with a wife, a house and kids. It’s pretty hard to leave once you have things keeping you here.” –@williamtbash
16. If you’re gonna have to leave a job before you travel, don’t procrastinate
“Quitting a job is a bit easier when you’re younger.” –@williamtbash
17. Hold on to the dream
“You only have one life; your income won’t mean much when you’re buried. I’d rather give my kids a great life story over a lavish lifestyle.” –@counttess
Keep the dream alive. Source: ThinkStock
Reproduced from news.com.au
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