If you had a job that allowed you three months off a year to travel would you just do three months a year or would you risk leaving your job to do a big RTW? I've always dreamt of doing a RTW. I am not really sure why though. I think I like the idea of just floating around the world without to much of a plan......Just waking up each day and taking it from there. There are problems with this though....what about that 'onward ticket' issue? What to do? I could just do it three months at a time or just get the whole thing over with in one big shibang.......
What motivates people to do a RTW trip?Text
rits
1
leandra
Hi Rits. I guess your questions depend on quite a bit.
Three months off a year is great. I get 6 weeks a year at the moment, up to about 8 weeks a year from next year. So to your first question, if I got 3 months off a year would I leave to take a year off?
Hard one. Me? probably not. I've already been on 1 RTW though. Currently planning my second, but I will not have to give up my job when I go.
Look at your options, you may be able to come to an arrangement with your boss. (for instance I get my long service credited at the end of this year. That with my actual leave backed onto it all at half pay will end up being about 9 months on 1/2 pay. I'm hoping my bosses will agree to the extra 3 months leave without pay. Still if they do not 9 months is still great.)
Still if you really want to go. Then do it. Have you been using your 3 month breaks to travel? If not why not? 3 Months is quite a bit of time and you can do a lot of exploring in the time you have.
In regards to the 'onward ticket' issue, while I have not done that style myself, friends got around it by getting a return airfare, then getting a refund on the unused portion. That or I guess you could go for the cheapest option and just kiss that money good-bye if you do not end up using it.
What motivates people to do a RTW?
Not really sure. I just love travel, exploring places and cultures. The unexpected things that can happen and the experiences I gain from that. Working out how to get from a to c while bypassing b even though you do not speak a word of the local language. Somehow, afterwards, even the shitty moments make me laugh when remembering them. It's just travel and I love it warts and all. There is no why, or any one reason. I just do.
Have fun no matter what you decide.
2
anonymous
First I would leave that job and return to the one I currently have, giving me 7 months per year off...
;-)
Other than that: depends on how much you like that job (plus age and availability of jobs in your field). If you really like it and it will be difficult to get similar job again, then maybe better stay.
If you can afford to loose the job and are not too happy with it anyway, then go and book the flight for your first leg. Tomorrow.
-----
Pro tip
Lonely Planet
trusted partner
trusted partner