That's a good question, especially once you have a family.  I took 2 months
when I was in college, but that was then.  If you have a good employer who
values your contributions, they might give you a leave of absence.  You can
quit your job and pay for the health insurance under cobra, then try to get
another job when you get back.  That can be hard or easy depending on your
location, field of work, etc.

Edward

At 09:34 PM 5/19/2006, you wrote:
>I often dream of a summer long trip in my Westy.  I'd love to take the
>kids to Alaska and visit as many national parks out west before they get
>too old and no longer want to go along.
>
>   Taking 3 months vacation is not easily done.  It would be nice to be a
> teacher, this would seem easier.  I am curious if anyone who has done
> this type of trip has any suggestions on how they  managed the job
> issue.  At some point I would have to return to the "real world".