Paul Hastings is a 25-year-old from London, England, who took a round-the-world trip in 2000–2001.
I was unhappy in my job and decided that if I didn’t go now when I had relatively few commitments, that I would never go, and that would be a regret.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2000
- Age at departure: 25
- Nationality: England
- Location: London, England
- Duration: About 18 months (April 2000 – September 2001)
- Occupation: IT sales before the trip; media account manager now
- Original budget: Not specified
In Their Words
Here's what Paul Hastings shared about their RTW journey:
What is your advice for other travelers?
If you are curious and you want to see what’s out there, just do it. Take your time and be flexible…
What is the biggest myth people have about round-the-world travel?
That it’s hard work and complicated to organise. Believe me it’s not.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler did not record a starting budget; early-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026, reflecting roughly 80% cumulative inflation since 2000.