People always say that you’ve gotta travel while you’re young. It’s important to get out and see the world and it’s much easier to do that when you’re unattached and able to circumnavigate the globe without worrying about your knees giving out.How you can get ready to take a long sabbatical leave to travel the world.Take a look at this blog post to learn more about this.
Life is expensive to live and the 9 to 5 work life that many are committed to to even be able to afford to live their day to day lives doesn’t allow for them to take a lot of time off to see the world and get out and experience all that is has to offer.
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Though this is a sad reality, many make a way for themselves around it. Whether that means working for a couple of months and then quitting to experience the next destination, or whether that means working for 15 years to save up enough money and vacation time to be able to take a long sabbatical dedicated to traveling the globe, it is something that everybody should do because you’ve only got one life. Here are ways to prepare for that time:
Prepare Yourself For A Long Sabbatical Leave
Research Your Destinations
If you’re planning to circumnavigate the globe, you’ll need to put a lot of time into designing your route. You will be immersed in different cultures that are completely opposite of what you’re used to. In order to not put yourself in severe culture shock, research your destinations ahead of time so that you know the big customs and no-no’s of society. You’ll save yourself a lot of time, embarrassment and potentially dangerous situations by doing this.
Consider Renting Out Your House
If you’re going to be gone for several months at a time to possibly even a year or two, there is no doubt that you should consider renting out your house. Put all of your valuables away in a safe place, and make some money on the deal. If you do this, it will probably end up paying for your travels in the end. It’s a no brainier and a very smart way to manage your assets and make a profit.
Pack Light
Chances are good that you’re going to be doing a lot of hostel hopping to keep things affordable. When you’re backpacking through countries that are either developing or third world, you’ll be doing a lot of walking regardless. You might have to carry all of your stuff with you all the time, so travel light. Only bring the necessities.
If you find that you need more than you’ve brought the beauty is that you just just pick up whatever you need wherever you happen to be. If what you need can’t be found, plan ahead and bring enough to cover your bases while you’re gone. Otherwise, keep it honed in on the necessities.
