Plan The Travel Break That Helps You Breathe, Reset, and Figure Out What Comes Next.

If you're ready for change and know travel is part of the answer, but you're not sure where to get started, take the travel reset quiz and get your first step.

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If the dream of extended travel is on your mind, but it feels irresponsible, you’re in the right place.

You’re aware that your life no longer feels aligned with who you are, or what you want. 

You know travel is a part of figuring out what’s next in your life.

But, you don’t want to take a long, expensive vacation.

If you’re stuck on questions like “Who am I underneath this job title?” or “What’s next for me?”, I know the feeling well, because I had them, too!

HI, I'M HEATHER

I've been in your shoes (figuratively!)...

That moment when you realize the career you built feels like you followed a prescription for someone else's ideal life? On paper, your life is perfect, so, why doesn't it feel that way? I know what that's like!

In 2017, after more than 25 years in corporate, I took a six-month career break that turned into eight+ years of living and working across 40+ countries. 

It took me 10 years to get past the excuses that stood between my career and that journey. It's the best decision I ever made, but making the decision requires a plan that's right for YOU, and that's hard to find watching other people's YouTube videos. 

Now I help other accomplished, midlife professionals tap into the transformative power of travel to reset their life, without having to wait 10 years to do it. It doesn't require a dramatic life overhaul, or traveling forever. It can be done with a Travel Reset.

A Travel Reset is a deliberate stretch of travel that creates the space to decompress, think clearly, and figure out what comes next.

If you're navigating a job loss, a life transition, or just a very loud inner voice saying there has to be more to life than this, you're in the right place.

I'm not here to sell you a fantasy. I'm here to help you build a plan you can actually use to create the life you actually want.

How Can I Help You Plan Your Travel Reset?

If you’re in the “I know I need a break, but I’m terrified of getting this wrong” phase, these tools help you move from overthinking to a clear, grounded plan.

Travel Reset Q&A Call

1:1 Strategy Session

Got a million questions, and don't know where to start? Budget, logistics, planning, accommodations, safety...Trade 90 days of research for 90 minutes of answers.

Best for people ready to stop feeling lost in rabbit holes, and start planning.

Travel Reset Planning Library

Self-Paced Tools

Self-paced planning tools for money, logistics, income, and long-term travel stability. 

Best for people who want structure before making big decisions.

Travel Reset Planning Lounge

6-Month Guided Community

A six-month guided planning experience that helps you turn your travel-reset idea into a financially sound, logistically workable plan. 

Best for people who want step-by-step guidance, ongoing support, and a community of other midlife professionals preparing for meaningful time away.

40+ countries

explored

8+ years

living globally

18+ years

coaching

8+ years

travel writing

Real resets. Not highlight reals.

Stuck In "Research Hell"?

There's a difference between "I need more time to plan" and "I'm using planning as a stall tactic." The Travel Reset Reality Check helps you figure out which one it is, and what to do about it.

In about 2 minutes you'll know exactly where you are and what to tackle first.

What Our Clients Say About Planning Their Next Chapter

Financial Clarity

"She really made me think about how & why I spent and saved my money now so that it would help me on the road later in my travels."

Melissa Hawthorne

A Dream That Finally Felt Possible

"I really needed someone like her because now I feel I can meet a dream of mine. Whether I end up working remotely, or exploring ongoing travel experiences, Heather has given me the tools to begin making it happen.."

Nancy Reif

A Practical Plan To Break Away

"I learned how to develop my own practical plan to actually break away from a dead-end situation and go see the world while I still had the good health and lifespan to do so."

Matt Noel

Ready To Map Out Your Travel Reset?

One focused session. The money, the exit, the planning...turn 90 days of research into 90 minutes. 

Want more than a single planning session?
The Travel Reset Planning Lounge gives you ongoing guidance, practical planning tools, and a community to help you build your reset without blowing up your future.

Watch & Listen

This isn’t theory. This is what travel, reinvention, and life redesign look like in the real world.

How To Travel Full-Time Podcast

Honest conversations about career breaks, travel resets, full-time travel, and building a life that fits who you are now.

YouTube Channel

Behind-the-scenes travel, practical planning tips, destination insights, and the emotional reality of creating a life beyond the default path.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Travel Reset?

A Travel Reset is an intentional travel break that gives you space to step away from your usual routines, responsibilities, and burnout so you can reconnect with yourself and think clearly about what comes next.

It can be a one-month trip, a three-month career break, a sabbatical, a year of travel, or the beginning of a full-time travel lifestyle.

The point is not just to go somewhere.

The point is to create enough space to breathe, reset, and make more aligned decisions about your life.

→ If you’re wondering what kind of Travel Reset fits you, take the quiz.

Is a travel reset realistic for someone in midlife?

Yes, and in many ways, midlife is exactly when this kind of break can matter most.

You have more life experience, more clarity about what isn’t working, and a deeper understanding that “someday” is not a reliable life strategy.

The challenge isn’t whether a travel reset is possible. It’s figuring out how to do it in a way that feels responsible, financially safe, and right for your real life.

→ If you’re wondering what this could realistically look like for you, this quiz will help you map that out.

Do I have to quit my job or travel full-time?

No.

A Travel Reset can look like a career break, sabbatical, extended trip, slow travel experience, remote-work chapter, or full-time travel lifestyle.

You don't have to sell everything, quit forever, or disappear into the mist wearing linen.

The goal is to design the kind of break that fits your life, your finances, your responsibilities, and your desired next chapter.

How much money do I need for a travel reset?

The real answer depends on three things:

1. where you go
2. how you travel
3. how long you plan to be away

Some people can travel comfortably for less than their current monthly expenses. Others want more comfort, privacy, or flexibility and need to budget accordingly.

What matters most is creating numbers based on your actual travel style, not generic backpacker math or luxury fantasy math.

→ If you want clarity on your specific budget and timeline, that’s exactly what we map out in the Travel Reset Master Plan.

How do I plan a career break or sabbatical without risking my future finances?

This is the right question to be asking.

A well-planned career break is not reckless. It’s strategic.

It means understanding your expenses, timeline, savings, income options, ongoing obligations, and re-entry plan before you leave.

Most people don’t need to have their entire future figured out forever. They need a plan that covers the time they’ll be away, gives them a financial cushion, and helps them make smart decisions along the way.

→ If you want to see what kind of plan makes sense for you, start with the Travel Reset Quiz.

What do I do with my home, belongings, and responsibilities?

This is one of the biggest sources of overwhelm, and it’s completely manageable.

Depending on your life, you might rent out your home, sublet, downsize, store belongings, sell things, pause certain services, or set up systems for mail, banking, healthcare, and ongoing responsibilities while you’re away.

There isn’t one right answer.

There’s only the right setup for your life.

→ This is exactly the kind of planning we map out step by step in the Travel Reset Master Plan.

Is it safe to travel right now?

Safety is a real concern, and it deserves thoughtful planning.

Travel always involves uncertainty, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go. It means you need to choose destinations carefully, build flexibility into your plans, understand your comfort level, and prepare for the “what if” questions before you leave.

A Travel Reset should feel expansive, not reckless.

How far in advance should I start planning?

For most people, 6 to 12 months is a healthy planning window, though some people need more time and others move faster.

Your timeline depends on your finances, work situation, housing, responsibilities, and how emotionally ready you feel to make the change.

Starting earlier does not mean committing immediately. It means giving yourself enough room to make thoughtful decisions instead of panic-planning your way into a stressful, last-minute plan.

→ If you’re thinking about traveling in the next 2-18 months, now is the right time to start getting clear.

What’s the first step to getting started?

Clarity.

Before booking flights or choosing destinations, you need to understand what kind of reset you want, what your timeline looks like, what your money needs to support, and what decisions matter most right now.

Without that, it’s easy to stay stuck in research mode.

With it, everything gets calmer.

→ Start with the Travel Reset Quiz.