Round-the-World Traveler
Round the World Travel Guide
Your One-stop Source to Plan & Book Around-the-World Trips
April 2002
6-12 Months
Not enough
28
USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
Research Scientist
One more paycheck and I’m gone
No
Thailand, Nepal, Africa (Kenya down to South Africa), Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
Why not? I had always wanted to travel and after listening to friends’/relatives’ stories, I decided no better time than the present.
That I will not want to come back or stop traveling. And, my safety, as always.
For the most part they are, some immediate family are very scared for me, i.e. mom. But, most other people think it is great and tell me they have always wanted to do that and are very envious. Or that they will live vicariously through my experiences. Or, wow, what a trip of a lifetime, wish I could do that. I say, if you want to do it, then make it happen!
Just enough
Will try to not pack very much. Trying to pack very versatile clothing, one versatile jacket. Small sleeping bag, sleep sheet, medical kit, poncho, camel back, water bottle, pack-locks, books/journals. Indispensable item? Ah, maybe jacket, medical kit, pocket knife… we’ll see.
I feel I am a very open and loving person and very independent. But, I hope it will make me more so, even more accepting of other cultures, people, etc. I hope it will inspire me to continue to help others whenever possible and to never stop experiencing the wonderful world we live in.
I must be traveling on now, there’s so many places I’ve got to see.
With RTW trips you can experience so much more, learn about people, learn about yourself, discover new things… one or two weeks is not long enough to really delve into a place, if that is what you want…
That’s it’s too impossible to plan and way too expensive and that they can’t take time off to do it.
There is just so much this world has to offer, I cannot imagine living my whole life and never seeing it. Why not explore? The people you meet are amazing, the places are amazing, the experiences are life-changing. For those who never travel, I seriously wonder why?
Plan as much as you can beforehand, but don’t stress yourself out about it. Pack lightly, take essentials, remember you can always buy things while you travel and then you have a permanent souvenir. Talk to people, make connections. Browse the internet, there are some great resources out there, especially this one.
