DJ DiDonna took a four-month sabbatical from running his fintech company. The experience inspired a new research project.

Lauren and Steven Keys retired from full-time work while still in their 20s, and have built a lifestyle around travel.

Harjit left her London banking job to take a one-year travel carer break in her 40s, an experience that led her to new beginnings.

When Susie took a one-year sabbatical from her management consultancy career to travel with her husband, it led to new horizons.

Brianne took a six-month travel break during her transition between a PR career and going self-employed as a consultant.

Ilona left her job as a doctor in Germany to travel for a year. After returning, she was inspired to make a big career change.

Pam has interspersed her 16-year marketing career with long travel breaks between each job to figure out her next steps.

Jayde left her job in corporate customer services and administration to live and work in Canada on a travel career break.

Adrian travelled to 30 countries in 12 months while building her content strategy business, which she now runs full time.

After reaching an extreme low, Manisha left her big four consulting firm job in India for a year of travel in South America.