When manic in 1998/99 I sold everything I owned and went backpacking round the USA. Canada, Great Britain, Switzerland and France. I was very unwell when I did it but now have so many amazing memories so I don't regret it one bit. Of course I came home to no money, no possessions, no car and nowhere to live but my parents which wasn't ideal. Unfortunately I had to come home early as I was assaulted in London and the PTSD on top of the bipolar crippled me.