Mari Kingshott – Around-the-World Traveler is a post trip from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Currently working as a Before your trip: Student, this 24-year-old from Canada is preparing for one of life's greatest journeys: traveling around the world.
About the Journey
My husband Tim and I got married, and we wanted a really cool honeymoon.. Also, we both wanted to see Asia, and it was a great time in our lives to travel. (Who’s kidding who. It’s always a great time to travel.)
The Snapshot
Age: 24
Nationality: Canada
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Planned Duration: Not specified
Original Budget: USD 10,000
2026 Equivalent: USD 19800
The Route
The route that I took on my wonderful journey of the globe was:
Note: Profile collected in 1999. Budget figures inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD.
In Their Words
Q: When did you go on your RTW trip?
October 1999-September 2000
Q: How old were you when you took this trip?
24
Q: Including your air ticket and other expenses (from accommodation to souvenir-buying), about how much did your trip cost?
CDN$10,000
Q: Nationality
Canada
Q: Where do you live now?
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Q: Occupation
Before your trip: Student
Traveler's Insights
Advice for other travelers: If you are planning to travel around the world and need one piece of advice, I would definitely say, be prepared, but don’t over-plan your trip. Be flexible and let the trip evolve into what you need at the time. Your needs and wants will change as you travel. You will learn about yourself and you will become a new person. Allow your schedule to be as flexible as possible. This will help you cope with the stress of travel.
Common misconception: The largest myth that I think people have is that travelling is a HOLIDAY. Travelling is a lifestyle, it is a choice made by the very few who are strong and capable enough to accomplish it. It is not ALWAYS fun, and romantic, But it is ALWAYS rewarding.
2026 Context
Budget inflation: The USD 10,000 from 1999 now requires approximately USD 19800 in 2026, a 98% increase reflecting global economic changes and rising travel costs.
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.