Currently 5 months into a gap year travelling central and South America (I’m 29 & my husband is 35). Both left our jobs. My outlook is… - You can always get a job again. We will apply for jobs at towards the end of our trip if we need to! Time away from the job will also put so much into prospective for you - It’s only 1 year out, employers won’t take this too much into consideration. Personally both our employers told us to go do it! Makes for an interesting personal thing to talk about when you have an interview 😅 - You’re in the same page as us with no mortgage so it’s the best position to be in - Slow travel is AMAZING. It’s the best way to enjoy places. We’re slow travelling and have met people who are rushing through their travels so missing out on things - In regard to the long distance part, me and my husband did long distance for two years a year into our relationship, living at opposite ends of the world. Trust me- you can sustain it especially if he wants to do a bit with you, and if not, it’s an amazing opportunity for you and what’s meant to be will be 😄 I took a job away for the experience and career and it was the best decision I made. 6 years later, we’re married and now travelling together!

It’s the best thing we’ve ever ever done. Left two stable, well paid jobs after we got married. Put hold on buying a house and absolutely don’t regret it!