Marlo Perry is a 23-year-old coffee maker from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, who took a round-the-world trip in 2002.
I had lived in Peru as a teenager and wanted to return. I don’t have all that much money but I have lots of time. So travelling slowly through countries where my money (Aussie dollar) is worth a bit was the best way to see the most I could.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2002
- Age at departure: 23
- Nationality: Australia
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Duration: About 1 year (January 2002 – February 2003)
- Occupation: Coffee maker
- Original budget: AUD 15,000 (about USD 8,000; approximately USD 14,700 in 2026 dollars)
- Regions: South America, Europe, Oceania
The Route
In Their Words
Here's what Marlo Perry shared about their RTW journey:
What is your advice for other travelers?
Don’t plan too much, be flexible, and always smile.
What is the biggest myth people have about round-the-world travel?
It is hard.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of AUD 15,000 (about USD 8,000) would equate to approximately USD 14,700 in 2026 purchasing power.