And, BTW, when I was taking those long trips I was unemployed during the entire time and for months after my travels ended. Nearly two years in all. You see, for years I sacrificed many material comforts and saved money leading up to that time so I would have enough to fund my own adventures. And I am doing that right now with the hope that I can retire (or at least semi-retire) early so I can take longer trips again instead of short ones.