Eurail and Interrail passes can support a European mini-retirement, slow-travel project or multi-country career break. They are transport products, not visas, funding schemes or employment programmes. Passes can cover up to three months and travel across up to thirty-three countries, depending on the product chosen. This option can make a career break more purposeful by combining travel with a defined activity, community or discovery process. The level of structure varies, so participants should compare support, safeguarding, total costs and the practical value of the experience before committing.