Alex Melvin - Around-the-World Traveler
- When do you leave?
- How long do you plan to be away?
- How much have you saved?
- How old are you?
- Nationality
- Where do you live now?
- Occupation
- Is this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
- Have you traveled around the world before?
- What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
- Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
- What is your biggest fear about this trip?
- Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
- How much planning and preparing have you done?
- What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
- How do you think your round-the-world trip will change your life? How do you think it will affect and change you as a person?
- If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
- Why do you think people should go on round-the-world trips? Why not just take a regular old one- or two-week vacation instead?
- What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
- Why do you like to travel?
- What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
October 2003
1-6 Months
$5000
17
England
Bermuda
Student
It's my career
Yes
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Hong Kong, America, Holland and Portugal.
I need to get away from dreary England. I'm going to visit a friend I havn't seen in 14 years. And the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.
Not being able to afford it.
Yeah. I've only ever travelled with my parents so I need to get away from them.
Just Enough
Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet and Watch!
I've grown up in a pretty privileged position and this will help me to see the less fortunate than me.
I can't wait!
RTW trips take away the adventurous edge of someone... for a few months anyway. And also provide many once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
That it's really expensive. And rushed.
Get to see the world. I have lots of friends over the world. And it gives me an excuse to visit them.
Just plan ahead to a certain degree, but don't go over the top. Leave room in your planning for extended stays and have loads of fun.
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