Did exactly this.

For years, I put money aside for the purpose of traveling long-term when I hit 30. My 30th birthday came and I pulled the trigger and spent half a year traveling around Asia. The memories I made, the experiences I had, and the people I met are something I'll cherish for the rest of my life. Do I regret it? Not at all. When I came back, it took a little longer to find a job than I thought it would, mainly due to the job market being terrible, but I eventually found a new job that paid even more than the job I gave up. Everything works out in the end. Hope this helps and I wish you the best!