Caragh is a 31-year-old carpenter from Ireland who set off on an open-ended round-the-world trip in 2006.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2006
- Age at departure: 31
- Nationality: Ireland
- Location: Ireland
- Duration: Indefinite
- Occupation: Carpenter
- Original budget: Not specified
- Regions: South Asia, Central America, South America, North America
The Route
India, Central and South America, and Mexico.
In Their Words
Here's what Caragh 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 want to do volentry work where i can to experience the way of live in other coultures.
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
it wont be long enough
What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
do as much as you can when your there you may never get the chance to go there again
If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
freedom
What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
that it is difficult and it costs a lot of money
Why do you like to travel?
i love to experiance new things. and i love the sun
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler did not specify a budget, but mid-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026 (roughly 55-65% cumulative inflation over the intervening years).