Clayton Trapp and Family- Round-the-World Travelers is a England before your trip:lawyer embarking on a round-the-world journey.
The Snapshot
- **Departure:** 2001
- **Duration:** Unknown duration
- **Age:** 38
- **Budget:** $100 USD (2026 equivalent)
- **Nationality:** England
- **Occupation:** Before your trip:lawyer
The Route
Crossed the USA by car from Washington to Vermont. Crossed the USA from north to south from New York to Miami. Cruise ship from Miami to Virgin Islands, Canary Islands, Funchal, Spain. Europe by VW van, repeatedly in a criss-cross manner with major tennis tournaments as reference points. Ongoing, Rocamadour is next. After theFawlty Towershouse in Torquay.
Regions: Europe
2026 Note: Travel conditions, visa requirements, and costs have evolved significantly since this profile was originally recorded.
In Their Words
When did you go on your RTW trip? March 2001-October 2001 (for the moment, anyway)
How old were you when you took this trip? 38
Including your air ticket and other expenses (from accommodation to souvenir-buying), about how much did your trip cost? $30K and counting
Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go? The depression caused by reading about American politics in the press on a daily basis.
Who is the most memorable person you met on your trip and why? President of the VW club in Orleans, France. The incredible lengths he went to ensure that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves while the engine got fixed.
How did your round-the-world trip change your life? How did it affect and change you as a person? Less frustrated.
2026 Context
- This traveler completed their journey around 2003 to 2004.
- Travel conditions and costs have evolved significantly since their return.