So you’ve always dreamt of traveling the world. Climbing the pyramids, cruising down the Amazon River, island hopping in the South Pacific. Well, what’s stopping you?

Travel is a big commitment, and we all need a little kick in the butt every now and then. The following 5 articles are meant to be just that: a kick in the butt, to inspire you to start taking steps toward that big trip you’ve always imagined!

• Greg from Startbackpacking tells how he gave up his corporate routine to leap into a life of travel, and never looked back with A Single Step.
• The Lost Girls give their 20 Reasons We Took Off, to explain why they left their New York jobs to journey the world.
• Tips from Angie Teater on Brave New Traveler about How to Ditch the Cubicle and Plan your Escape.
• What about money? Extended travel is expensive right? Not as much as you may think! Chris of Nomad4Ever explains how to prepare yourself financially with Essential Tips for Self Sustainable or Permanent Travel
• “Unemployed and in debt” just a few years ago, Dave of GoBackpacking.com explains how he made a conscious decision to travel around the world, and hasn’t looked back since. He will embark on his journey in less than six months! Read about how he came to his decision in My Decision to Backpack Around the World.

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