CSR – Round-the-World Traveler

CSR is a 33-year-old nurse from California, USA, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2006.

The Snapshot

• Departure: 2006
• Age at departure: 33
• Nationality: USA
• Location: California, USA
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Occupation: Nurse
• Original budget: USD 12,000 (approximately USD 19,600 in 2026 dollars)
• Regions: Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe, South America

The Route

The South Pacific first, then making my way up to Asia, then somewhere in Africa, then part of Europe, and finally South America if there’s any money left.

In Their Words

Here's what CSR shared about their RTW journey:

Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?

I lived in Spain and I lived in Uruguay and I love to travel. It is too hard to “take 1-2” weeks vacation and see anything.

What is your biggest fear about this trip?

being safe (as a single woman)

What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?

I am still doing some research. I hear the least is best, but no one told me what that means yet.

Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?

I have a few friends that are supportive, the rest think I am crazy.

2026 Context

• Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of USD 12,000 would equate to approximately USD 19,600 in 2026 purchasing power, reflecting roughly 63% inflation over the intervening years.