Originally Posted by Unregistered

Back packing in Europe for 4 - 6 months sounds fun! You surely can't do this if you're not fully retired. You can't do this if you're 65 years or older, you won't have the energy and stamina. There are many successful professionals, esp ex-bankers, who retired in their 40s or early 50s to enjoy their hard earned fortune. They can live in many parts of the world for long periods. Imagine staying 3 months in US, 1 month in Canada, 1 month in Australia, 1 month in NZ, 6 months in Europe ....