I'm doing it now, and have been for the past 6 months. Basically, you save up, sell what you don't need, pack the essentials, buy a plane ticket, and get on th

I'm doing it now, and have been for the past 6 months. Basically, you save up, sell what you don't need, pack the essentials, buy a plane ticket, and get on the plane. Pretty straightforward, really. Depending on where you go, you may also need to apply for a visa ahead of time.