Josh Coughlan's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | |
| Duration | 1-6 Months |
| Route | Sydney > Los Angeles > San Francisco > Tijuana > New York > Boston > London > Travel all over europe > Bangkok > Travel over asia > Sydney |
| Budget | 3000 (~ in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 16 |
| Occupation | Student |
Route
Sydney > Los Angeles > San Francisco > Tijuana > New York > Boston > London > Travel all over europe > Bangkok > Travel over asia > Sydney.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
SeptemberHow long do you plan to be away?
1-6 MonthsHow much have you saved?
3000How old are you?
16Nationality
AustraliaWhere do you live now?
Sydney, AustraliaOccupation
StudentIs this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
It’s my careerHave you traveled around the world before?
NoWhat is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
Sydney > Los Angeles > San Francisco > Tijuana > New York > Boston > London > Travel all over europe > Bangkok > Travel over asia > SydneyWhy did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
I was inspired by my work experience at The Great OutdoorsWhat is your biggest fear about this trip?
Not Having Enough MoneyAre your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
They are excitedHow much planning and preparing have you done?
Winged it a lotWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
Toiletries and ClothngHow 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?
I want it to inspire meIf you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
ThrillingWhy do you think people should go on round-the-world trips? Why not just take a regular old one- or two-week vacation instead?
Take an AdventureWhat is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
You cant goi backwardsWhy do you like to travel?
Its lifestyleWhat is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
Just have fun
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.