Mari Kingshott is a 24-year-old student from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, who took a round-the-world trip in 1999-2000 as her honeymoon.
My husband Tim and I got married, and we wanted a really cool honeymoon. 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
- Departure: 1999
- Age at departure: 24
- Nationality: Canada
- Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Duration: About 1 year (October 1999 - September 2000)
- Occupation: Student
- Original budget: CDN$10,000 (approximately USD 19,800 in 2026 dollars)
In Their Words
Here's what Mari Kingshott shared about their RTW journey:
What is your 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.
What is the biggest myth people have about round-the-world travel?
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: This traveler's original budget of CDN$10,000 would equate to approximately USD 19,800 in 2026 purchasing power, reflecting roughly 98% inflation over the intervening years.