nz101- I don't take 10-11 weeks straight now, as I have elderly parents. Therefore, since the 90s, I just break the vacations up now into fewer weeks, but more vacations spread out over the year. It's more expensive airfare wise, but it works. Happy Travels!

nz101 - if you go over to twitter and search on #rtwnow or #rtwsoon you'll find a lot of people traveling long term.