Sally Carroll – Around-the-World Traveler is a pre trip from Hertfordshire, England. Currently working as a Database Administrator, this 22-year-old from England is preparing for one of life's greatest journeys: traveling around the world.
About the Journey
I graduated from university last year and decided I wanted to travel before committing to a career. So while others around me applied for sensible jobs I set my sights on something more adventurous. I’ve travelled before, but never for this length of time, and I am looking forward to full immersion in the travelling culture.
The Snapshot
Age: 22
Nationality: England
Location: Hertfordshire, England
Planned Duration: 6-12 months
Original Budget: None
The Route
USA (north and national parks), Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Easter Island, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, USA (south)
Regions: South America, Oceania, Central America
Note: Profile collected in 2002. Budget figures inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD.
In Their Words
Q: When do you leave?
May 2002
Q: How long do you plan to be away?
6-12 Months
Q: How much have you saved?
Never enough
Q: How old are you?
22
Q: Nationality
England
Q: Where do you live now?
Hertfordshire, England
Traveler's Insights
Advice for other travelers: Make a wish-list of where you want to visit and then go and see a specialist travel agent to discuss an itinerary. You’ll be surprised what you can do, even on a tight budget. Don’t assume you are constrained by the typical RTW ticket, you’ll be amazed how flexible they can be.
Packing essentials: With a good pair of walking shoes and a travel journal there isn’t much else you can’t acquire along the way.
Common misconception: If you don’t want to eat guinea pig, swim through leech-infested swamps and career through the mountains chauffeured by bus drivers on a death wish, you don’t have to. Though many of us choose to put ourselves in these situations, people shouldn’t be put off by thinking that it’s compulsory.
2026 Context
This pre 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.