Travel to any global vagabonder magnet – Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Amsterdam, Paris – you name it, and you are bound to come across a bunch of seriously confused, unemployed 20 somethings traveling on their parents’ dime and clueless as to what they are doing in life. Start a conversation with them in hostels or streetside cafes and the picture quickly emerges: They just finished college or are taking a break from school. The job market sucks so they are stalling on finding a job and are instead traveling while they are still young and can do it. They just got laid off and are drifting on severance pay. They’ve rejected the 9-5 rat race and are now out to live on as little as possible and really enjoy life far from the distractions of the corporate grind. Travel is a way to put off the nasty realities of life. It’s the grand escape.