After 2 layoffs and a breakup in New York, I booked a one-way flight to Asia. Travel changed how I define success.

Spending two years traveling across Asia, Australia, and Europe helped Macie Strum define success.

Provided by Macie Strum

• After a breakup and two layoffs in one year, Macie Strum walked away from the version of success she'd been chasing.
• She subletted her apartment, sold her belongings, and spent two years traveling across Asia, Australia, and Europe.
• Now based in Sarajevo, she's redefining success on her own terms — without a fixed finish line.

I thought I was on track ...