- When do you leave?
- How long do you plan to be away?
1-2 Years - How much have you saved?
£5000 - How old are you?
31 - Nationality
England - Where do you live now?
, England - Occupation
Scientist - Is this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
I’ll come back if they’ll have me - Have you traveled around the world before?
No - What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
India, china, south east asia, australia, new zealand, south america, north america, south africa, europe. - Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
trips to australia & new zealand really opened my eyes and left me wanting to see more of the world. - What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Running out of money and the health risks. - Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
Generally supportive, some even envious. - How much planning and preparing have you done?
Just Enough - What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
Shoes, clothes, passport, money, bank cards. - 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?
I think it will make me a more rounded human being and something I will never forget. - If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
I can’t wait for it to begin! - 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?
To see the world. - What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
Don’t know yet. - Why do you like to travel?
I like to experience different cultures and meet interesting people. - What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
Save up the money and GO!!!!!!
March 2006