Bobbi Aqua's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2003 |
| Duration | 1-2 Years |
| Route | Multiple destinations |
| Budget | enough (~ in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 60 |
| Occupation | Acupuncturist and Herbalist |
Route
Round-the-world journey.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
December 2003How long do you plan to be away?
1-2 YearsHow much have you saved?
enoughHow old are you?
60Nationality
USAWhere do you live now?
East Hampton, New York, USAOccupation
Acupuncturist and HerbalistIs this job one that you actually like, or
are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
It’s my careerHave you traveled around the world
before?
NoWhat is the route you plan to take/places
you plan to visit?
NYC – South Pacific – New Zealand – Australia – Africa – Asia –
Europe – South America – USAWhy did you decide to take this trip? What
got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
I am at a crossroads in my life and am on a part spiritual vision quest
and part research project. I am working on gathering materal about
Indigenous People and their healing techniques particularly herbal medicineWhat is your biggest fear about this
trip?
I don’t know if I have a biggest fear. I have some concern about staying
healthy, loneliness, certain living conditions and finding the people for
my research.Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc.,
supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the
world?
Yes, very!!How much planning and preparing have you
done?
Just EnoughWhat are you packing? What do you consider
your most indispensable item(s)?
Herbal and Western Medicine and suppilies. Just enough clothing and
money.Technical equipment. Proper Medical Suppilies is the most important.
Also the equipment to document what I find.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 really have no idea but I hope it will greatly expand my conciousness
and help me to find more ways of being in service in the world.If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings
about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it
be?
Awesome adventure with unlimiting potential.Why do you think people should go on
round-the-world trips? Why not just take a regular o
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.