Elise Marie Brodeur is a USA director of events & accountant embarking on a round-the-world journey.
The Snapshot
- **Departure:** 2003
- **Duration:** 1-2 years
- **Age:** 37
- **Budget:** $44,800 USD (2026 equivalent)
- **Nationality:** USA
- **Occupation:** Director of Events & Accountant
The Route
you plan to visit?I plan on traveling for a month or so around the USA & Canada, then off
to Guatemala on a Medical Mission the to the Galapagos, Hawaii, New
Zealand, Australia ….. then continuing east. I know I plan on going to
Egypt, Madagascar, Africa and Europe. I do not have a set plan yet.
Regions: Europe, South America, Africa, Oceania, Central America
2026 Note: Travel conditions, visa requirements, and costs have evolved significantly since this profile was originally recorded.
In Their Words
Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?There are many factors. It is something I have always wanted to do. The
trip to Italy in 2001 started the traveling bug. I think what really got
me to do this was that I lost my brother last year and it is something we
talked about but never did. In addition, I was supposed to meet my Uncle
in Scotland for 6 months while he wrote a book and he just died of cancer. Life is too short … “life is a banquet and some poor sucker is starving
to death.” (Auntie Mame)
How do you think your round-the-world trip will change your life? How do you think it will affect and change you asa person?I am open to any changes this trip will bring in my life. Hate to sound
corny but whatever God puts in my path I am willing to accept. I hope
that all the changes that occur to me are for the positive.
What is your biggest fear about this trip?In some respects being a female and traveling alone.
Have you traveled around the world before?No
Why do you like to travel? Experiencing the beauty of the environment, the people and the culture
that surrounds you. I also love learning …. what a great opportunity.
What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?Go for it …. do not live your life in fear.
2026 Context
- This profile was recorded before departure. Many travelers never return home quite the same.
- This journey is now 23 years in the past. The world has changed significantly.
- Exchange rates and travel costs have shifted considerably since the original planning date.