How Much Money Would It Take to Drop Everything and Travel the World?

Ever dreamed of ditching your 9-to-5 and jetting off on an epic adventure? For the average American, it would take $287,731 in the bank to make that dream a reality, according to a recent survey of 2,000 people.

The Price of Wanderlust

The amount people would need to pack up their lives varies by age:

• Gen Z: Ready to go for $211,000
• Boomers: Wouldn’t leave home for less than $335,000

Interestingly, 32% of respondents said they’d need over $500,000 to feel financially secure enough to prioritize travel full-time.

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How Would You Spend a $1 Million Travel Budget?

The survey also asked respondents how they’d spend $1 million if it magically landed in their laps:

• Take family or friends on a dream vacation (37%)
• Road-trip across a country (24%)
• Visit famous landmarks (21%)
• Explore historical sites or world wonders (19%)
• Tick off a travel bucket list (18%)
• Frequent weekend getaways (18%)
• Slow travel (months in one location) (18%)
• Luxury accommodations (17%)
• Extended stay in a dream destination (15%)
• Luxury cruises (13%)
• Volunteer or give back while travelling (12%)
• Immersive cultural experiences (11%)
• Travel to every continent (11%)
• Private jet travel (8%)

People’s travel goals range from exploring ancient wonders to living the luxury life in five-star hotels.

So, what’s your number? Would it take a mountain of cash to make you drop everything, or are you already halfway out the door?