Jim Karakatsanis's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2007 |
| Duration | 6-12 Months |
| Route | still in the planning stages but countries i would like to visit south america, china, vietnam, cambodia, laos, philipines, tukey, spain, greece. japan India, south africa. no set itineray really, just go with the wind. |
| Budget | $20k plus an income of 300 a week from back home as i need it (~$34 in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 42 |
| Occupation | business |
Route
still in the planning stages but countries i would like to visit south america, china, vietnam, cambodia, laos, philipines, tukey, spain, greece. japan India, south africa. no set itineray really, just go with the wind..
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
December 2007How long do you plan to be away?
6-12 MonthsHow much have you saved?
$20k plus an income of 300 a week from back home as i need itHow old are you?
42Nationality
AustraliaWhere do you live now?
Australia,Occupation
businessIs 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?
YesWhat is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
still in the planning stages but countries i would like to visit south america, china, vietnam, cambodia, laos, philipines, tukey, spain, greece. japan India, south africa. no set itineray really, just go with the wind.Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
there comes a point in your life where you need to take some time out and nothing appeals to me more than leaving all my aquired material assets behind. Taking only my backpack, and just going… no responsibilties, no commitements, just me and the world…ahhhhh,What is your biggest fear about this trip?
diseases, malaria, hep, etc.Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
yes and no, some cant understand why i would leave a comfortable lifestyle, others are envious and wish they could join me.How much planning and preparing have you done?
Planning is for touristsWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
only what fits in my backpack, no luxuries,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?
it will be a big part of my personal development, sometimes we are too busy making money that we let life slip by.If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
The thought of just me, my backpack and the world excites me.Why do you think people should go on roun
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.