Simone Cannon 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: 42
- Budget: USD 1
- Location: New York City, USA
- Occupation: Tech Manager
The Route
you plan to visit?Starting in Barcelona, then on to Southeast Asia, then Australia, then ???
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?I want to visit so many places, but can’t do it with the paltry two week
vacations that you get in the U.S. I can’t stand the thought of sitting
in a retirement home when I’m old and looking back on my life with regret
for things I haven’t done.
What is your biggest fear about this
trip?Running out of money, having things stolen (money, passport)
What is your advice for people planning
their own RTW trip?Save, plan, go
What is the biggest myth that people have
about round-the-world traveling?That there is a lot of danger in traveling. I feel that overall,
traveling is quite safe. The vast majority of people that I have
encountered while traveling are incredibly helpful, welcoming and friendly.
What are you packing? What do you consider
your most indispensable item(s)?Minimal amount of clothes, digital camera, toiletries, book.
If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings
about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would itbe?Apprehensive but excited.
2026 Context
- Australasia travel costs have increased substantially since the early 2000s, with stricter visa and health requirements.