Get Lost: How To Ditch Your Job And Get Travelling
Well, the start of a new year has a funny way of making even the most complacent of us ponder the Year That Was, and the Year That Shall Be.
And with it, inevitably (unless you’re lucky enough to be doing something you love, or already travelling), come the haunting questions: ‘am I doing enough with my life?’; ‘do I really want to be running in the race of rats all my life?’; ‘is there a way out?’.
If thoughts like that are doing the rounds of your brain, and you’re not quite sure how to get started (leaving your job and life behind, though ultimately exceptionally rewarding, is a daunting prospect), you’re going to need to get some good solid advice from people who’ve done it (and done it well).
The Lost Girls travelled the world, and so can you. Sneak some time in to read their recently republished ‘How to Quit Your Job to Travel‘ – it’ll give you sound tips on how to quit, without burning your bridges completely. Then, bookmark it, and read it again (and again), to strengthen your resolve…
After that, it’s time to plan your trip around the world and get lost!
Useful (related) travel resources for backpackers:
Hostels worldwide – book your hostels online
World Nomads travel insurance – insurance for backpacking traveller.
(Photo: ‘AuntieMabel/Flickr‘)
Posted in Travel Tips & Planning
February 28, 2008 at 4:05 am
Ha! I entered quitting job and going backpacking into google and whoa here is a page. And I’m the first.
Yes I’m not really happy with my life. and am starting to plan a get away.
I’m thinking to save for a while and then go.
I want to spend time getting in shape by backpacking. Mostly weight and lungs.
I weld for a living and after 8 years of standing at my station I’m over weight and need to breath clean air.
So hey I believe I can go! Anyothers thinking the same thing?