Discover some career break ideas and start packing: Setting out to travel the world for a year can be an exciting yet daunting task. There are so many questions and risks. Is it really possible to do? Here are 10 reasons why the answer is yes! Once you’ve said yes, Wonder Away is here to help you make the most of your journey. 

Getting out of your comfort zone and embracing a new culture, language and way of life is incredibly impactful. Each day teaches valuable life lessons on independence and pushes you to discover more about yourself and the world around you. This adventure will not only refuel you but it will also transform you from the inside out.

Some career break ideas allow you to pick up new skills that will only benefit your professional life. From learning a new trade, volunteering in the community or embracing the digital nomad era, these experiences can open new doors of passion and creativity. New career opportunities may even sprout from your one year travel experience!

The incredible people from all over the globe is another reason to travel the world for a year. The relationships formed while traveling can turn into lifelong friendships. This makes the world a vast yet still a very intimately connected space. Perhaps,‘home’ truly can be two places at once. Not to mention the incredible opportunities for continual traveling and global visits to your new friends in future adventures.

Broadening your perspective on life leads to growth and more relatability and connection with others. Being surrounded by different ways of living and thinking has the power to open your mind and soften your judgements. We gain more appreciation of each other, ourselves and the world around us when we seek its diversity and richness.

Traveling the world for a year is a fulfilling experience full of fun and wonder. Whether you are surfing in Tamarindo Costa Rica or hiking the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia Canada, exploring the beauty with eyes wide open allows curiosity and adventure to take root. This curiosity can lead to unforgettable memories reigniting your passion for life and living. Becoming PADI certified and entering the scuba diving community in Costa Rica is one example of adventure that I will continue to have all over the globe!

Traveling the world for a year allows appreciation for the simple joys in life to overflow. Life is full of opportunity and staying grateful is a sure way to tackle the smooth and not so smooth times of travel with more ease and appreciation. Anything new will challenge us on some level and that challenge exists to make things better. Each moment can be a reminder of how much appreciation there is for the life you had and for the new life you are creating.

Navigating unfamiliar places alone boosts independence and confidence. Traveling the world for a year can teach you to trust yourself and push you to adapt to new circumstances. It becomes a growth opportunity everyday as you navigate new territory and challenge yourself with new experiences. You really do get comfortable being uncomfortable!

Taking a break from routine allows you to reflect and gain more clarity. The time away from the mundane and daily stresses can help reset the mind and cultivate new wisdom within you. This ultimately leads to a more focused and conscious approach to life and living.

Traveling the world for a year can provide the space needed for necessary introspection. This self inquiry journey has the power to ignite new passions and connections to parts of yourself that you may have forgotten. Traveling helps you align your life’s mission with your truest values and passions.

Immersing in the vast presence of beauty surrounding you from all over the world changes you on the inside. The natural landscapes deepen your connection to nature, creation and humanity. Nature teaches valuable lessons such as the importance of being adaptable, flexible, and in Costa Rica embracing the Pura Vida way of living! This emphasizes living in the moment, going with the flow and appreciating being present where your feet are!

Career break ideas are calling! It’s time to make your move. With Wonder Away our mission is to provide local and international students with affordable certification courses that lead to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities anywhere in the world. We also offer shortened versions of these courses, packaged for traditional tourism.

Taking a year off to travel the world is not only a career break; it is a life altering journey that can reshape your life in ways you can’t even imagine!

If you are considering a career break, give us a call to let us help get you started here at @Wonderaway!

It’s time to embrace the unknown, letting the world be your oyster and greatest teacher!

@wonderaway specializes in getting individuals started on their path of new discoveries around the globe! “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”

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Pura vida! 

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