I've had this book sitting on my shelf for a few years now and I'm not entirely sure when or where I bought it. Once thing I can be relatively sure of is that I must have picked it up while daydreaming of a life of adventure, Recently I have been wondering if I could do it. Can I leave my comfortable job and go traveling for a year or more? I still don't know the answer to this question but I hoped this book would give me some idea of the things I need to consider should it be possible.

The book is broken down into several chapters which includes, tying up loose ends, practical plans, regrets, going traveling, volunteering & conservation, living & working abroad, studying and coming home. Most of the chapters had a lot of value and there is a lot of information to take in. The only chapter that I felt was a little bit weak was the final one, coming home. All the comments from people who had gone through a career break came from people who found it very easy to find work once they had returned. Many of the people worked in the media industry and I would liked to have seen some input from people with everyday jobs.

This is a very informative book even if it is a little old now. ( )