Leanne Currie-McGhee – Around-the-World Traveler is a post trip from Norfolk, VA, USA. Currently working as a Before your trip: IT Consultant, this 29-year-old from USA is preparing for one of life's greatest journeys: traveling around the world.
About the Journey
Ever since listening to my father’s travel tales from the Navy, I have wanted to see the world. I served in the Navy, but did not travel outside of the US. When my husband, also a travel lover, and I got married we made a list of things we wanted to do in life. An Around-the-World trip was on the list, so a few years after marriage we decided to make it happen.
The Snapshot
Age: 29
Nationality: USA
Location: Norfolk, VA, USA
Planned Duration: Not specified
Original Budget: None
The Route
Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, India, Australia, Tonga, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales
Regions: Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania, Middle East
Note: Profile collected in 2000. Budget figures inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD.
In Their Words
Q: When did you go on your RTW trip?
December 2000-December 2001
Q: How old were you when you took this trip?
29
Q: Nationality
USA
Q: Where do you live now?
Norfolk, VA, USA
Q: Occupation
Before your trip: IT Consultant
Q: Now:
Writer
Traveler's Insights
Advice for other travelers: The most important thing we did before the trip was develop a reasonable budget and actually follow it on the trip. We made sure we had the budget as accurate as possible by researching each country’s costs beforehand. We met people who were not enjoying traveling because they never had enough money and had not realized what things would cost.
Common misconception: A lot of people thought we would get tired of constantly moving and living out of bags. We didn’t. It gets in the blood and becomes a way of life. We were excited every time we moved on because there would be new people, new places and new adventure.
2026 Context
This post trip profile captures round-the-world aspirations from the early 2000s. Modern travelers following similar routes should verify current visa requirements, safety conditions, and infrastructure in each destination.
Timeless principles: The planning foundations emphasized by this traveler remain essential. Thorough budgeting, visa research, family communication, and thoughtful preparation continue to support successful round-the-world journeys.