Sandra Nisbet is preparing for an around-the-world journey starting in 2003. Ready to explore multiple continents and experience diverse cultures.
Snapshot
- Departure: 2003
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Age: 31
- Budget: USD 5,000 (USD 5,000, or USD 9,000 in 2026 dollars)
- Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Occupation: Retail Management
The Route
you plan to visit?Vancouver to New York to London to Madrid.. see Italy.. Greece.. Egypt(possibly).. Head to Thailand via
Singapore.. Vietnam.. Off to Australia/New Zealand.. maybe a Pacific Island, Tonga.. and Home.. Need to pack up to move to Oz.
In Their Words
Why did you decide to take this trip? What
got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?My boyfriend from Australia has the same ticket approx..and is in Canada
..I’m leaving with him!!
What is your biggest fear about this
trip?Cash … Work visas for Thailand/Austalia…Meeting the future husband’s
family!!
What is your advice for people planning
their own RTW trip?I’ll let you know when I get back!!
What is the biggest myth that people have
about round-the-world traveling?It’s impossible!! Mortgages ..Jobs..Bills..You can always find another
home and another job!!
What are you packing? What do you consider
your most indispensable item(s)?Minimal clothes…indispensible MY JOURNAL..and digital camera!!
If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings
about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would itbe?If you’re not sure where your life is heading it doesn’t matter which
fork in the road you take!!
2026 Context
- European travel has become significantly more expensive, with accommodation and transport costs rising across the continent.
- Open borders within the Schengen area remain consistent, but Brexit has added complexity for UK travelers.
- Southeast Asia backpacker infrastructure has grown significantly, with better accommodation standards and higher prices than in the early 2000s.