It is a good idea to join a small group adventure tour at one stage during a career break, James Crosby of The Imaginative Traveller told the One Life show that took place in London in March.

Not only will you meet other independent travellers who you can hook up with later on, but you will also benefit from the tour leader or guide's local knowledge, which is indispensable in some areas of the world.

If you are new to the world of travel or have not been travelling for a while, a small group adventure tour should ease you in gently.