FabSwingers.com forum: Giving up everything to go travelling

By *issVanilla OP Woman
over a year ago

Not sure if this is a mid life crisis coming up but.... I'm fed up with working 9 to 5 just to pay a mortgage & bills. My fixed rate ends shortly so my mortgage will increase by at least £200 a month (my wages haven't) & I'm seriously considering selling up and travelling.

Has anyone done this? I'm single with no ties & a bit apprehensive of doing it alone. Would you think fuck it & go for it or do I need to stop dreaming and get a 2nd job?! Advise please you lovely lot..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You'll never get back in at this rate if you leave. So, caution.

Find the happy medium, in the extremes lies the scintillating highs but also the unexpected lows.

A review and restock of whats important might be valuable. Perhaps happiness lies in the tweaks than the radical.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The problem is that if you give it all up, your job, your home, unless you settle to a cheaper area or country when you come back it’s hard to get back on the market again, even if you want to.

If you can afford it take a sabbatical from work, if they allow it, rent your property. Go live the life for a bit

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By *dsurreyCouple
over a year ago

Epsom

Life is too short for regrets so I'd go on an adventure for definite but the sensible side of me says have a backup plan. Maybe rent your house out so if you did want to come back you have the option to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it something you're going to regret in 10 years time?

I'd honestly say go for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I could, I 100% would!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we sold the house and went travelling for 10 years.. loved every minute and not one regret.

Now back and we learned to live every moment and enjoy life... go for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My initial thought was DO IT

10 seconds later I thought NO.

Travelling is my dream, I've been a stay at home mum & wife for years, I'm beyond bored and fed up with my circumstances, having a disabled child means life won't change for me any time soon.

Travelling will come to an end eventually, then what? You'll be homeless without a pot to piss in and be in a worse situation.

As others have suggested, are you able to find a middle ground? Rent the house, travel on a budget, I'd happily slum it abroad

but seriously whatever you decide good luck OP

Mrs C xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Going to play a little devil advocate here

As to be honest I don’t feel comfortable giving atvice on this as it could hold a lot off wight and don’t want to give the wrong atvice as it could mean your livelihood and your home

So all I can say is if your unhappy with the way things are maybe a change could be good

But please please wight up the pros and cons first

Hopefully you can find a happy medium maybe a little time off is in order

But here is some awesome YouTube videos off woman who have done this kind off thing and are living in vans

https://www.youtube.com/@DivineOnTheRoad

https://www.youtube.com/@ameinavan/videos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does that include giving up hubby too? Count me in lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's what you want then do it. If you don't like it you can always come back, at least you'll never be thinking what if!

Personally I never would, I like home comforts.

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By *entleman.kMan
over a year ago

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I know how you feel,I have thought of doing that as well,but decided to wait till house is paid for whis is only 7 yrs away,and I'm going to sell the house buy a large static caravan with residency in this country and buy a place abroad,in Europe,so can escape colder weather in winter and back here in summer,gives me a base to travel from or just enjoy best of both places,at this moment in time either France Spain or Cyprus,but if your hearts in Traveling,and you have the means and security why not do it,if you are going to make money on the house and not lose,why not,but it is a big risk to lose everything.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Not an easy decission tbf and at the end you are the only one that knows fully your circumstances and what drives you to that. I am sure many of us have thought about it from time to time. I know a couple that did it but it was two of them so they had that support. I have been tempted but always then the sensible me puts a stop to that. I had lots of opportunity in the past to get a nice place abroad but did not do it and that's a regret of mine as would have loved to live between here and there and enjoy better weather and other stuff as well as maintaining the security of the home comforts here. I wish you all the best whatever you decide

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

Financially, now isn't the best time to be selling a house.

Houses aren't a whim, you need to think long term with them. Could you rent it out and maybe look at a sabbatical from work, to travel?

Perhaps analyse where the wanderlust stems from (I get it, really, I do) and work on changing that for the better?

Otherwise its just running away and you will take your issues with you, which will affect your "freedom" anyway.

Could you work your way round the world?

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I would say ‘Do it!’

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By *uckmonkeyMan
over a year ago

devon

Like others have said rent your property out as a back up if you decide to go for it……Is your job easy to come back too if they gave you a sabbatical?……..best advice is follow your heart but have a back up plan and as always travelling alone could be risky so always be safe and keep in close contact with people regarding whereabouts….

Have a great day….

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By *issVanilla OP Woman
over a year ago

Thanks for the replies, appreciate it.

I have equity in my house & would save a deposit for another house I'm not silly with money.. I wouldn't spend it all travelling, just feel like I'm paying for a house nobody will benefit from if anything happens to me so should I spend a bit while I'm able to do so.

The other half of me likes routine & I feel out of my comfort zone anything further than 20 miles of where I live

maybe I need to stop dreaming & just keep plodding on..

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
over a year ago

Manchester(ish).

I did it. Packed up after I sold my house and a relationship failed.

Spent a year travelling. Came back got a job.

Then left again.

Feel free to message me OP.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I have spent a lot of my life living outside the UK and I would definitely say it gives you a much wider view of what is actually happening in the world. If you haven’t spent a lot of time in totally different cultures then I would really recommend it.

The questions I would ask is why are you going and what do you come back to?

What you come back to is both financial and mental.

The financial one is relatively easy - I wouldn’t sell the house, I would keep it and look to rent it out. It is an asset and as others have said it is hard to get back in that ladder.

The mental one is harder. What are you actually looking for and why are you going?

Only you can answer that last question but I do think you need to think hard about why you are doing it and what you _really_ want to get out of your trip. Does it have to be one big trip or would several smaller trips be better? Is it just for pleasure or do you want to actively do something?

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

OP as you have said you have no ties and some equity in your home and are careful with money.You are quite young and I am guessing you enjoy good health. If you have an urge to travel and see some of the world go for it do it whilst you are still young enough and healthy enough to do it.Best of luck with whatever you decide.

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By *ohndom2023Man
over a year ago

Hastings/Greenwich

Just do it while you still can.

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By *oofy321Man
over a year ago

moon base zero

Dear op,please do it,I dont have the balls to do it.good luck

P.s if your thinking of travelling around America and you need a travel buddy....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not sure if this is a mid life crisis coming up but.... I'm fed up with working 9 to 5 just to pay a mortgage & bills. My fixed rate ends shortly so my mortgage will increase by at least £200 a month (my wages haven't) & I'm seriously considering selling up and travelling.

I'd do it, but see if you can rent out the property

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By *nkednkinkyMan
over a year ago

Fraserburgh

I once thought about selling up and going travelling the only problem is when you come back again you have to start all over.

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By *olf and RedCouple
over a year ago

Nr Cardiff or at Chams Darlaston

Could you take a sabbatical from work so you can come back to it if you choose to? I had a friend who did this and spent a year travelling the world. She loved it.

But I also know someone who was recently due to travel Europe. She lasted 3 days and came home.

Always need a back up plan, just in case.

Red

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By *wbleMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

I did exactly this about 15 years ago. I sold up gave all my furniture away and went travelling for about two years, mainly around the Mediterranean-Italy, France and Spain. I had a great time, although there were some lonely moments but the overall experience was worth it. Eventually I thought I’d better get back into the rat race so I wouldn’t be left behind financially. Fortunately my previous career enabled me to get work quickly and luckily the property market hadn’t changed too much.

So my advice is go for it, you only get one life so experience as much as you can.

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By *teveuk77Man
over a year ago

"I once thought about selling up and going travelling the only problem is when you come back again you have to start all over. "

This is very much a potential problem. Its bad enough for youngsters with deposits to get on the property ladder but for someone in their mid to late 40s there are fewer mortgage options.

I can't see house prices increasing much in the next few years which is one positive. In fact, they could have dropped.

I would look at the option of renting the property out. It could be remortgaged and some of the equity taken out. One for an expert to advise though !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the replies, appreciate it.

The other half of me likes routine & I feel out of my comfort zone anything further than 20 miles of where I live

maybe I need to stop dreaming & just keep plodding on..

As someone else suggested, could you take a sabbatical, maybe a month off and go travel? If you hate it you have your house and job to come back to.

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By *ostindreamsMan
over a year ago

London

It depends on how much money/wealth you have. In my experience, the ones who take long break for months or a year to travel are the ones who already had a lot of money. Others who have tried this end up being broken/homeless.

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
over a year ago

My boudoir - S Wales

Life is about having experiences not ties. Although I’m pretty much in the same boat OP. So fed up!

I went travelling alone around the world when I was 25. bought a back pack, a cheap flight to South America, and off I fucked. I think it would be a much different experience now. I’d be looking for the local nude Beaches

Can you rent your home out? Have you got another base you could stay if you have tenants?

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By *aughtyPeepzMan
over a year ago

London

I'm actually doing this myself. Im 43, single, no kids, never married and got no ties.

I've decided to quit my job in March, and have let my manager know already. So have set the ball rolling

It's giving me enough time to sort stuff here, sell all I've got, and plan my travels

I'm a bit apprehensive because I've a steady job and consistent income. But I'm not fulfilled and want to see and experience more of life, countries and new cultures

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm actually doing this myself. Im 43, single, no kids, never married and got no ties.

I've decided to quit my job in March, and have let my manager know already. So have set the ball rolling

It's giving me enough time to sort stuff here, sell all I've got, and plan my travels

I'm a bit apprehensive because I've a steady job and consistent income. But I'm not fulfilled and want to see and experience more of life, countries and new cultures"

Eeeeeee good luck !!

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By *aughtyPeepzMan
over a year ago

London

Makes me even nervous reading my post lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow ,some great advice on here op, reckon you ought to try it for a while ,change little at home,maybe hire a motorhome in a country you are familiar with or wish to see.You will soon know if you like the lifestyle. Spending lots of time on your own if you move around a lot will give you opportunity to decide, whatever you decide l wish you well, make it fun!

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
over a year ago

My boudoir - S Wales

"Makes me even nervous reading my post lol"

I think it’s amazing you’ve made that step! That’s so exciting!

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Yeah go for it. Just live on a canal boat when you get back, for about £60k.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I did when I was 25 to 29 , it was such an adventure I ended up starting a business in New Zealand.

I’m at the point of possibly doing again in next couple of years . Plenty of people do , I’ve met people on here with no permanent homes just travelling country to country,

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By *aughtyPeepzMan
over a year ago

London

"Makes me even nervous reading my post lol

I think it’s amazing you’ve made that step! That’s so exciting!"

Thank you. It is exciting. Like some have said. Life is for living.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I'm actually doing this myself. Im 43, single, no kids, never married and got no ties.

I've decided to quit my job in March, and have let my manager know already. So have set the ball rolling

It's giving me enough time to sort stuff here, sell all I've got, and plan my travels

I'm a bit apprehensive because I've a steady job and consistent income. But I'm not fulfilled and want to see and experience more of life, countries and new cultures"

There are lots places in Indonesia and Thailand, small villages where you can teach English and live for free completely off the grid - pm me if you want details of how to do this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for the replies, appreciate it.

The other half of me likes routine & I feel out of my comfort zone anything further than 20 miles of where I live

maybe I need to stop dreaming & just keep plodding on..

ROFL, I could be having this convo in my head! I have no kids, only my brothers kids to leave money to, but they are already well looked after... So my plan is also sell up, realise the equity, buy 2 staric caravans in opposite end of the country for rent /base and then get a van and travel.

I'm doing my first camping trip in a couple of weeks - going to Dorset LOL.. Really excited.

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By *eartsmanMan
over a year ago

southeast , midlands, southern France

(Miss Vanilla) I can't send you a private reply as I'm outside your age range, but message me and I'll give you some information and advice. I've done it and I have to say I've never looked back. Message.

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By *eartsmanMan
over a year ago

southeast , midlands, southern France

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

You wouldn't be the only one doing it,more and more are,not just abroad either.A friend of mine is closing his shop,selling his house and going round Scotland/Islands walking and climbing to start with.Here in the Peak District we have never seen so many campervans,even through winter.A lot of them are people just travelling around where the mood takes them and they are not all retired couples either.

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By *aughtyPeepzMan
over a year ago

London

"I'm actually doing this myself. Im 43, single, no kids, never married and got no ties.

I've decided to quit my job in March, and have let my manager know already. So have set the ball rolling

It's giving me enough time to sort stuff here, sell all I've got, and plan my travels

I'm a bit apprehensive because I've a steady job and consistent income. But I'm not fulfilled and want to see and experience more of life, countries and new cultures

There are lots places in Indonesia and Thailand, small villages where you can teach English and live for free completely off the grid - pm me if you want details of how to do this "

Thank you. I might actually take you up on that. Will PM you shortly

_issvanilla - if you can sort something with your place, then I'd say go for it too. Worst case scenario, you dont enjoy it. You can always come back.

I've a hippie VW camper in Greece, so I plan to start exploring this country first. Then I think south east Asia, and south America are on my bucket list.

Where do you want to go?

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By *entlemanFoxMan
over a year ago

North East / London

OP,

It is certainly possible. Needs some planning, so not something to do on a whim.

There is some good advice here. Whether it is applicable depends on what you want to achieve: complete lifestyle change or a grand adventure.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Thanks for the replies, appreciate it.

The other half of me likes routine & I feel out of my comfort zone anything further than 20 miles of where I live

maybe I need to stop dreaming & just keep plodding on..

You will benefit from your house when it comes to retirement. I can't stress enough the benefits of not having to pay rent or a mortgage when you're on a fixed income. There's also the option to downsize and put money in your pocket that way.

But, life is a one time experience. We're pushed onto the merry go round of job and mortgage from early on and most of us jump on without really thinking about it. There are options. Could you afford to take off for a month without changing anything radically? Could you sell your house and buy something cheaper, freeing up money to travel? How about planning a couple of extended breaks somewhere. Sort of try before you buy.

We often say that if we knew in our twenties what we know now we'd be living a very different life. On balance my take on it would be don't step off the housing ladder now but do all you can to experience life in whatever way you want to knowing you have somewhere to come back to.

Good luck to you, whatever your decision

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By *iss E99TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Taunton Somerset

You only live once so do it.

I took just under 5 years off work and just did the things I wanted. I got bored of it in the end though and went back to work.

Where would you want to go and what would you want to do?

Traveling round in a camper van might be an option

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

You only live once so do it.

I took just under 5 years off work and just did the things I wanted. I got bored of it in the end though and went back to work.

Where would you want to go and what would you want to do?

Traveling round in a camper van might be an option"

Myself and girlfriend had enough after 4 years. We’d seen it all , tried everything and wanted careers, children, home life, community. Did that for the 15-20 and it was just as thrilling an adventure. Wherever you are you can have the adventure of your life, it’s mindset.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

It's ok until winter sets in.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

You only live once so do it.

I took just under 5 years off work and just did the things I wanted. I got bored of it in the end though and went back to work.

Where would you want to go and what would you want to do?

Traveling round in a camper van might be an option

That is very true. We live what to the casual observer is a very mundane life. However our daughter on being asked how we were recently replied

"Oh you know. Living their best retired life".

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

You only live once so do it.

I took just under 5 years off work and just did the things I wanted. I got bored of it in the end though and went back to work.

Where would you want to go and what would you want to do?

Traveling round in a camper van might be an option

That is very true. We live what to the casual observer is a very mundane life. However our daughter on being asked how we were recently replied

"Oh you know. Living their best retired life"."

I think the same too

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

We from six months out before we had kids but we were lucky enough to be able to rent our house out and both got jobs fine when we got home.

Now our kids are getting older and the thought of having the freedom to do that again in the not too distant future is very appealing. We’ve been sensible and our mortgage should be paid off on our early 50’s giving us the means to do it.

There are some great fb pages on Vanlife that I follow. Full of inspiring people who have sold up and swapped routine for a life on the road. I think that’s what we would aim to do. Maybe not full time but to be able to dip in and out of life here when we can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I left England when I was 19. Moved to Amsterdam then Sweden, Italy, south of France, Dublin, Florida, Texas and some time travelling the world on the cruise ships. Loved the entire decade I was away. The reason for me was the boring mundane routine of the 9-5. Made me think what stories am I going to tell me grandchildren when they sit on my knee if I had no lived life. “Grandad tell us that time you sent that email again” is never gonna be as much find “tell us what it was like evacuating a cruise ship during a hurricane”

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

What are you going to remember when you’re on your death bed…the adventures or the mortgage rate. If we had no ties, children wise, we’d be off.

Life is not about about how many breaths you take, it’s about how many moments take your breath away…

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

No point selling, if you're considering it then rent it out. Have an agency find the tenants so responsibility is on them. It means your mortgage is getting paid and you potentially have an income when abroad, though think about potential repair costs too.

I travelled years ago and met many from all walks of like who'd sold up or upped sticks for a year out as they wanted a change. You can get work visas so can earn whilst abroad, just be prepared to get your hands dirty if you can't find anything in your sector. I did everything from pot washing to tele-sales, most were 3 month contracts though you could leave with a weeks notice or whenever if you found something better.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

Ooof, I did it and I'd be lying if I said that I don't think about it now and then. It's not for everyone and I'd be hesitant to recommend it to someone I don't know. You will meet the best and worst of people and work out what actually matters to you. Are you prepared to be an army of one with no one to fall back on. If you do it you can learn so much about yourself.

If possible don't sell your house. Well not just yet. This means you need some startup travel money. It's not as easy as it was. I remember 30 years ago meeting kiwis and aussies that were travelling for two years and doing it on a credit card.

Don't jump at this point but look at your options. It's easier to do when you have nothing, this isn't where you're at.

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By *iss E99TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Taunton Somerset

You only live once so do it.

I took just under 5 years off work and just did the things I wanted. I got bored of it in the end though and went back to work.

Where would you want to go and what would you want to do?

Traveling round in a camper van might be an option

I think it is just a mindset, I was somewhat worried that taking so much time out of the job market would mess up my job prospects but it didn’t.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You only live once so do it.

I took just under 5 years off work and just did the things I wanted. I got bored of it in the end though and went back to work.

Where would you want to go and what would you want to do?

Traveling round in a camper van might be an option

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I left England when I was 19. Moved to Amsterdam then Sweden, Italy, south of France, Dublin, Florida, Texas and some time travelling the world on the cruise ships. Loved the entire decade I was away. The reason for me was the boring mundane routine of the 9-5. Made me think what stories am I going to tell me grandchildren when they sit on my knee if I had no lived life. “Grandad tell us that time you sent that email again” is never gonna be as much find “tell us what it was like evacuating a cruise ship during a hurricane” "

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By *issVanilla OP Woman
over a year ago

"Life is about having experiences not ties. Although I’m pretty much in the same boat OP. So fed up!

Can you rent your home out? Have you got another base you could stay if you have tenants? "

Hey I tried to message you but I'm not a site supporter, I'd love to hear about your experience of travelling..

The house is bigger than I need so was going to sell up, spend some equity & save the rest as a deposit on something smaller, I'd only be paying more on my mortgage when the fixed terms ends plus the cost of living etc so it seems a good idea to sell up & see the world!

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By *ik MMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

I traveled a lot between 1995 and 1998, then decided to be an adult - I moved to London, got a proper job and lived a conventional lifestyle. Looking back I had massive wanderlust and only managed to feed it slightly with 2 or 3 week breaks.

In 2008 I was finally pushed over the edge by work and personal issues and packed by bags again. I spent the next year or so in the South Pacific and Asia and loved every minute of it. However, upon my return I had nothing and the shape of the economy and job market had changed drastically. I was fortunate enough to be able to move back into our family home (albeit briefly) to enable me to get back on my feet. For the following couple of years I had a variety of crap jobs before I eventually got myself back to being able to afford the lifestyle I had become accustomed to.

Do I regret it - not at all, those memories and experiences are forever precious. Would I have done things slightly differently - you bet. With hindsight I would have done a lot more planning with regard to my return, and as much as I hated the job I left at time I would have accepted their offer of a career break rather than telling them to stick it.

I envy anyone who has the balls to go travelling and still manage to feed my wanderlust to a degree. Assuming I’m well enough I’ll do it all again properly when I retire.

Good luck OP

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Go for it. You might like it so much you don't come back!

I travelled when I was younger, I honestly wish I'd stayed away and started a new life.

Being on the property ladder isn't the be all and end all...

I'd highly recommend New Zealand, beautiful place and people.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

Yes I'm my youth. Quit work. Went and learnt how to recondition VW Campers and Beetles with a mate. Built one for ourselves. Sold everything got the ferry to Calais. A year later I was in Tenerife parked up by El Conquistador surf spot. Got the ferry there from Cadiz. Walking out of that job felt like complete elation. Just roaming around, no responsibility other than feeding myself was awesome. I woke up everyday with a smile on my face, completely relaxed to the sunrise.

I may well do it again. Just county hop. Work online. Peru, maybe Thailand. Australia. I want to do the Appalachian trail in the states. Need to make sure my kids can look after themselves first. I'd rather do it with someone, but finding someone that crazy? More likely to happen on the road in my experience. I probably shouldn't have read Dharma bums as a kid. Gone to Sunday school instead.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

You can only live today and you do not live by worrying about the future.

If you want to travel then travel.

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By *untimes6969Man
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Some great advice and experiences - all the more reasons to do it!! Make sure you plan out as much as you can, do the research whilst you’re getting everything in place. Don’t forget to share your experiences!!

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By *entlemanFoxMan
over a year ago

North East / London

OP,

Tried to DM with some recommended reading, but out of age range etct etc.

I suggest you search and read:

'Work Less to Live Your Dreams: A practical guide to saving money and living your dreams' by Dan Grec

It is available in kindle format on Amazon

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

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Do it i travel every week in this country, enjoy your life, you've been tied to that mortgage for what, whats the purpose of a mortgage by time you've finished paying it you're too old to enjoy life, you either die and your kids pay inheritance tax on what they sell it for or you give it to them before you die so they get the benefit of it now, keep some back for yourself and enjoy life...... Wise words

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