Make a list of places you would like to visit, things you would like to do in the US first. Visit a college friend, family, see a live sporting event or concer

Make a list of places you would like to visit, things you would like to do in the US first. Visit a college friend, family, see a live sporting event or concert in another area of the US. Do you like hiking/camping/beaches/museums? Plan a trip to do something you'll enjoy. Plan a short trip to one of those places. A 3 to 5 day get away. Come back and reflect on where you want to go next/if this is something you want to do. Experiment with a few trips like that before you sell your stuff shut down your home. Next choose a destination in Europe and go for a couple weeks to test it out. You'll get a feeling if it's something you want to do for 3 months, 6 months or a year. I wouldn't worry too much about it being a red flag on your resume. Taking 6 months or a year off to travel is reasonable. Plus if you have the talent and experience and you're a good fit a company will hire you. And if taking time off is a red flag it might not be a company you want to work for. Good luck, have fun. YOLO!