Gerry Maher's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2005 |
| Duration | 6-12 Months |
| Route | Overland from India to Nepal, Tibet, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. However, we are completely open to change. We plan to see as much as we can but at our own pace. |
| Budget | €10k so far (~$20 in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 32 |
| Occupation | Receptionist |
Route
Overland from India to Nepal, Tibet, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. However, we are completely open to change. We plan to see as much as we can but at our own pace..
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave? August 2005How long do you plan to be away? 6-12 MonthsHow much have you saved? €10k so farHow old are you? 32Nationality IrelandWhere do you live now? Dublin, IrelandOccupation ReceptionistIs this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip? One more paycheck and I’m goneHave you traveled around the world before? NoWhat is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit? Overland from India to Nepal, Tibet, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. However, we are completely open to change. We plan to see as much as we can but at our own pace.Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go? Simply, it feels like the right choice at the right time. Neither of us are ready to settle down and have kids yet. And, besides family and friends, we don’t have any real ties. What is your biggest fear about this trip? That we might not come back!!! Oh, and malaria.Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world? Family and friends are very supportive. My work mates don’t know yet!How much planning and preparing have you done? Just EnoughWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)? We are travelling ultralight: 3 pairs of underwear, 2 pairs of socks, 1 pair of jeans,1 pair of cotton pants, shorts/swimming trunks, long sleeve top, long sleeve shirt, fleece, rainmac, sleeping sheet, 2 t-shirts, travel towel, teva sandals, hiking boots, medi kit, toiletries(min), swiss army knife, one travel guide,mosq net and lots of deet!How do you think your round-the-world trip will change your life? How do you think it will affect and change you as a person? Hopefully, we will understand ourselves a bit better. We might even discover what we really want to do with our lives. We are open to ALL experiences and
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.