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I quit my job at Amazon and went on a 4 month long bike tour through South East Asia... it was kind of a sporadic decision, but basically it was a gut feeling that I needed to get out there and mentally reset. Great experience and would definitely do it again, especially bike touring. You kind of get into this rhythym of: wake up at sunrise, eat breakfast, decide on route, cycle as much as you feel like, go swimming, talk to people, find a place to camp/sleep, fix bike, go to bed. Every week or so you'll hit a major tourist centre where you can get a western meal/talk to other English speakers... then you're back on the road! If you're burnt out/are looking for a reset, I'd avoid trying to work and travel at the same time, if you can afford it. Budget: I think it worked out to about $15/day over the 4 month period, which may have included a flight home too. I came back feeling energized, optimistic, and found a job at a great startup within a month of being back! |