Jo Malcolm's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2004 |
| Duration | 1-2 Years |
| Route | Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador (Galapagos), Chile, Argentine, Canada, New York, Turkey (for Anzac Day), Syria, Jordan, Egypt, London, then base myself somewhere in UK to work and save some money for further travels through Europe and UK before returning home (maybe) through Thailand! |
| Budget | AUD$18,000 (~$30,600 in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 28 |
| Occupation | Health Promotion / Fitness |
Route
Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador (Galapagos), Chile, Argentine, Canada, New York, Turkey (for Anzac Day), Syria, Jordan, Egypt, London, then base myself somewhere in UK to work and save some money for further travels through Europe and UK before returning home (maybe) through Thailand!.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
October 2004How long do you plan to be away?
1-2 YearsHow much have you saved?
AUD$18,000How old are you?
28Nationality
AustraliaWhere do you live now?
Perth, AustraliaOccupation
Health Promotion / FitnessIs this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
I’ll come back if they’ll have meHave you traveled around the world
before?
NoWhat is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador (Galapagos), Chile, Argentine, Canada, New York, Turkey (for Anzac Day), Syria, Jordan, Egypt, London, then base myself somewhere in UK to work and save some money for further travels through Europe and UK before returning home (maybe) through Thailand!Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
Go now why there are no huge ties keeping me here. No boyfriend, no debt, enough experience in job to leave it and go while I can still get a UK work visa!What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Travelling alone was probably a fear at first but probably not so much anymore. No fears, just lots of excitement and nerves mixed together.Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the
world?
Supportive, jealous, worried and some just can’t get over why I have chosen some of the countries I have! Flatmate is worried as he knows I can’t stand the COLD and I am going to some COLD places in winter time (Canada!!!).How much planning and preparing have you done?
Just EnoughWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
Probably camera as most indispensable for memories and WARM clothing!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?
Will no longer have the security of a healthy savings account. Really have no idea, which is why I am going. Just want to see different lifestyles, meet different
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.