The Stream

Quitting your job to travel the world

Globetrotters who left it all behind share their experiences.

Many may think about quitting their jobs to travel the world, but practical considerations – financial, professional and familial – often get in the way. Others are able to overcome these obstacles, and in the age of social media, document their journeys heavily online. Some perennial travelers are even able to monetise their blogs and garner sponsorships. But what really drives them to pursue their wanderlust? Join us at 19:30 GMT to find out.

In this episode of The Stream, we speak with: 

Kach Umandap @2monkeystravel
Co-founder, Two Monkeys Travel Group
twomonkeystravelgroup.com

Will Hatton @wanderingwill
Founder, The Broke Backpacker
thebrokebackpacker.com

 

Jordan Simons @thelifeofjord
World traveller 
youtube.com/user/TheLifeOfJord

Vikram Gambhir and Ishwinder Kaur @emptyrucksack
Founders, Empty Rucksack Travelers Club
emptyrucksack.com
 

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