Mac Brown – Around-the-World Traveler

Mac Brown is a 35-year-old engineer from Birmingham, England, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2005.

Always wanted to travel and decided that if I don’t do it now I never will, so go for it.

The Snapshot

• Departure: 2005
• Age at departure: 35
• Nationality: England
• Location: Birmingham, England
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Occupation: Engineer
• Original budget: GBP 20,000 (approximately USD 54,100 in 2026 dollars)
• Regions: South America, North America, Oceania

The Route

Already doing an organised trip through South America, then looking for time in the US before Australia and New Zealand, then who knows.

In Their Words

Here's what Mac Brown shared about their RTW journey:

What is your advice for other travelers?

Make sure the financial side is covered so as You don’t have to spoil Your trip worrying about money and stopping You from doing something when the opportunity might not arise again.

What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?

Clobber and Camera(s), First Aid kit, MP3 player.

2026 Context

• Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of GBP 20,000 would equate to approximately USD 54,100 in 2026 purchasing power, reflecting roughly 69% inflation over the intervening years.