Ricky Bennison is a 19-year-old from Aylesbury, England, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2002.
My decision to take this trip was for the larger-than-life adventures possible whilst traveling. I’ve done one such thing before, which was a month-long expedition to Peru; I loved the challenge and experience-richness of it. This opened my horizons up to the world, which I fully hope to exploit.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2002
- Age at departure: 19
- Nationality: England
- Location: Aylesbury, England
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Occupation: Unemployed
- Original budget: Not disclosed
- Regions: South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, North America
The Route
In Their Words
Here's what Ricky Bennison shared about their RTW journey:
What is your advice for other travelers?
Just make sure you do it.
What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
Packing general travel equipment: the usual sleeping bag, spare clothes, torch, etc. Most indispensable items are probably boots and sleeping bag.
What is the biggest myth people have about round-the-world travel?
The one I have: I doubt I’ll be coming back alive.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler did not disclose a budget; early-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026 (roughly 80% cumulative inflation).