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Plan your travel career break

Browse our library of articles below to plan your travel career break, including saving, route-building, raising the question at work, and much more. See our ultimate guide to taking a travel career break for a step-by-step process.

Taking a career break travel sabbatical
The ultimate guide to taking a travel career break | plan your sabbatical

We guide you through every step of taking a travel career break from start to finish.

20
Dec
Vietnam Sapa trekking winding road
12 career break ideas | inspiration for your travel sabbatical

Taking a travel career break brings the opportunity for the big adventure you've always wanted.

12
Dec
How much does it cost to travel the world?
How much does it cost to travel the world? Here’s what we spent

A breakdown of what we spent on our travel career break, plus a broader look at world travel costs and budgeting tools.

08
Jan
New Zealand scenic road trip Fjordlands
Travel planning 101: how to plan a round-the-world trip like a boss

From dreaming to departing: here's all you need to know about planning your round-the-world trip.

28
Nov
How to ask for a sabbatical at work
How to ask for a sabbatical from work: a complete guide

When preparing for a travel career break or sabbatical, broaching the subject with your employer can be a daunting obstacle.

02
Sep
Long term travel packing list: all the essentials for men and women

If you're planning a major trip overseas for the first time, this comprehensive list will help you pack.

29
Oct
Octopus Resort Fiji
The ultimate long-term travel checklist | career break preparation 101

Where do you begin with the mountain of admin before a long-term trip? This checklist will help.

19
Nov
Saving money to travel is achievable without altering your lifestyle as much as you might think
Your essential guide to saving money for a travel career break

With a simple strategy and small lifestyle adjustments, saving enough money to travel the world is doable.

29
Oct
Visa on arrival in Laos
The hidden costs of travel (and how to avoid them)

When planning a travel budget it's easy to forget the many unseen costs that don't fall into the typical categories.

10
Oct
Chocolate Christmas coins
How to keep up your travel savings during the festive season

No matter which religion you follow (or not), the chances are there will be a celebration that involves spending money.

18
Nov
TripAdvisor tips and hacks: making sense of travel reviews

Everybody’s taste is different. When juggling so many different takes, it's hard to make sense of online reviews.

13
Jun
Lisa in Miami
How to maximise your professional development on a travel career break

With focus and preparation, a travel sabbatical can transform your professional journey.

07
Nov
How to manage money when travelling
How to manage money when travelling: a complete guide

All you need to know about travel money management, from pre-trip admin to finances on the go.

22
Oct

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  • Career break resources
    • Ultimate guide
    • The decision stage
    • The planning stage
    • Career break travel tips
    • The preparation stage
    • Returning home: what next?
  • Workations
  • Destinations
    • Asia
      • Laos
      • Malaysia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
    • Europe
      • Italy
      • Lithuania
      • Malta
      • Portugal
      • Slovakia
      • Spain
      • United Kingdom
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Patagonia
      • Peru
  • Community
    • Interviews with career gappers
  • About
    • About Career Gappers
    • Our blogging journey
    • Write for us
    • Work with us
    • Contact
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