Gary Moore is a graphic designer and DJ from Cambridge, England, who took a round-the-world trip in 2001 at age 29.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2001
- Age at departure: 29
- Nationality: England
- Location: Cambridge, England
- Duration: Not specified
- Occupation: Graphic designer / DJ
- Original budget: Not specified
- Regions: Southeast Asia, Oceania
The Route
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.
In Their Words
Here's what Gary Moore shared about their RTW journey:
Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
It had been on my mind for sometime, lots of my friends had travelled and done various seasons here and there in France etc, they all used to talk about the cool adventures, that gave me the idea, I was pretty bored with my job and needed some kind of adveture in my life so decided to take the plunge, my friend made me ring everyone up and tell them that I was “doing the off,” that way if I didn’t go I’d end up looking really silly! (nice one Damo!) best thing I ever done. :0)
What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
Errr go ahead and do it, keep an open mind and get off the beaten track! It might not be everyone’s cuppa tea but if you don’t try it you will never know.
What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
Worrying about not meeting anyone. There are tons of people out there doing the same thing as you… no worries!
How did your round-the-world trip change your life? How did it affect and change you as a person?
It made me a happier person and a lot more chilled out and not to take things like health for granted, it also made me realise that there is a lot more to life than the 9-5 rat race and the flash cars/big house blah blah blah. You only have one short life so it’s a good idea to get out there and do something with it!
If you had to sum up your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
Go with the flow, don’t plan everything, try to keep things open.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler did not specify a budget, but early-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026 (roughly 75-85% cumulative inflation over the intervening years).