Whether you decide to buy a round the world ticket and stay in 3 star hotels or just jump on the first bus out of town and wing it from there, taking a gap year or career break will allow you to discover things about the world and yourself that you never imagined.

The world is a small place. Yes, it does take over 24 hours to fly half way around the globe but then again, when you get there you can bet your last rupee you'll meet someone who lives just down the road from you back home.

Make of it whatever you like. Keep to the easier tourist routes and relax in a hammock amongst countless other westerners, or make your trip more of a challenge by hiring guides and trekking into the unknown - the choices are endless.

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