I didn't quit my job, but arranged with my employer more flexible hours for six months while I travelled around Europe, working remotely (I live in New Zealand.

I didn't quit my job, but arranged with my employer more flexible hours for six months while I travelled around Europe, working remotely (I live in New Zealand.) It was an amazing experience and I'd recommend it to anyone with a similar background who can afford it. Working remotely was amazing. One thing I'd recommend is to work at most 4 days per week, and preferably 3 - travelling takes a lot of time and can wear you out. If you're an introvert like me, you'll need careful management of how social you are. For six months by yourself, you will get quite lonely unless you put significant effort into meeting people. I found it helpful to spend most of my time in hostels, but 2-3 days every fortnight in a hotel to recharge from all the socialising. Hotels are expensive but as an introvert they were a lifesaver - I could just kick back and take a break from meeting new people every day. If it's your first time doing this, I don't recommend committing to more than six months away from home. It can be more challenging than you realise. If you're working while travelling, it's a good idea to find an office that you can share for a while. I spent 2 months in Germany, working from an acquaintance's office. I made some friends there, and it was a good base to make weekend trips from. But also having the option to not travel on weekends was very valuable to me - sometimes I just got exhausted! There are definitely times when all you want to do is lie in bed and surf the internet. Make sure you have time to do that. Travelling possibly isn't everyone's cup of tea, but if you're unsure, I would advise to give it a go. Most people don't get the travel bug by sitting at home. You might enjoy it. You might even love it :)