After overworking led Ken to burnout and relationship burnout, a travel career break led him in an exciting new direction.

Emon Choudhury and nephew Jamiul won BBC’s Race Across the World Season two. He discusses the impact of the race on his life.

After nine years working at Google, Alex left his job to embark on an epic solo motorbike journey from Europe to Australia.

Michael was a lawyer in Canada before taking a six-month break in China. After returning, he embraced a new career direction.

Guy took a six-month break from his tourism startup in the Netherlands to travel in Latin America, and returned full of ideas.

Erin spent 13 years in software engineering before taking a travel break. The adventure has sparked a major career change.

Steve discusses how he balances a life of teaching in China with taking a two-month break to travel overland every year.

Simon headed to South Africa in pursuit of a remote-working dream; months later, he returned to London with a fresh perspective.

Michelle Matthews discusses the experience of a six-month break from her marketing career to volunteer in Costa Rica.

Janice Hopper took a six-month travel break from her job in TV direction. After returning, she embraced a new career direction.