Deborah Busch's Trip at a Glance
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Route
Round-the-world journey.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When did you go on your RTW trip?
February 2004-May 2004How old were you when you took this trip?
44Including your air ticket and other expenses (from accommodation to souvenir-buying), about how much did your trip cost?
$10,000Nationality
USAWhere do you live now?
Atlanta, GA, USAOccupation Before your trip: Sales Rep, Book publishingNow: Still deciding, probably my own business
How did your travels affect your career when you got back?
I knew before I left that I would probably want to change. Researching ideas currently for my own business. Travel related?What is the route you took/places you visited?
Seeking an endless summer; in order: New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Egypt, Turkey, Czech Republic and Italy.Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
Hey, I’m a pretty happening chick but, I dare any of you to hit your mid-40’s and not feel some burn-out. Detested my job, had a wad of FF points and enough financial resources. So…… why the hell not…..as if it would be more fun in my 50’s or 60’s?Out of all your experiences traveling around the world, what was the:Best Moment
1) the people connections….be they arbitrary or prearranged and 2) the extraordinary scenic wonder of this planet…..you can never get enough of it.Worst Moment
Sorry, but I guess it would have to be Egypt in general. I’ve decided that if that country didn’t have such an unusual history and a ton of preserved artefacts it would be just another African wasteland no one would talk about.Biggest Hurdle, Obstacle or Difficulty?
Probably just the language barrier in Southeast Asia. English may be the international default language but, they didn’t speak much of it…..I’m talking in tourist-related businesses.Biggest surprise?
Really just how doable it is. Sometimes stressful and effing annoying…..but it’s definitely not as big a hurdle as you may think.Who is the most memorable person you met on your trip and why?
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.