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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.

Eddie Zaldivar set off to Honduras on a filming trip that helped him reconnect with his family and find purpose in his career.

Lara Hayes took a 14-month travel break from her job in the UK Civil Service. Since returning home, she has embraced a rural life.

Sarah Prinz and her husband left the jobs they loved to travel together. The experience took them in a completely new direction.