- When do you leave?
March 2006
- How long do you plan to be away?
1-2 Years
- How much have you saved?
11,000
- How old are you?
22
- Nationality
USA
- Where do you live now?
Arizona, USA
- Occupation
Student
- Is this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
It's my career
- Have you traveled around the world before?
No
- What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
Well, this is a quite interesting question. I am planning on going on this trip with two of my greatest buddies in the world. They are doing most of the logistical support, however, I still want to be involved. I think we are planning to go to: Nepal, Scotland/Norway, Asia, Japan, Australia, Hawaii/Kawaii, Germany, Europe, etc. We are hoping that most of the travel will be land based oppose to flying to each location.
- Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
I am a senior in the undergraduate program at Prescott College...a small liberal arts private school with an emphasis on experiencial education. I figured what a better way to finish my senior year than to do independent studies around the world.
- What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Honestly, I have no true fears other than the strange social, economic, and political situation that is going on in the world today.
- Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
They all think it is the most fantastic thing I could ever do.
- How much planning and preparing have you done?
Planning is for tourists
- What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
Indispensable items: Sleeping bag Pack Clothing Water filtration *The necessities
- 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?
I am sure it will affect me in ways I cannot fathime.
- If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
Fuck yeah!
- Why do you think people should go on round-the-world trips? Why not just take a regular old one- or two-week vacation instead?
Because, there is something unique about being in a remote unknown location (to someone). It is impossible to experience culture shock in the US...I guess is what I mean.
- What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
You tell me.
- Why do you like to travel?
It enlightens my mind, body, and spirit...what did I just say. I am not a hippie you know.
- What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
I need advice from you, however, I am just not sure what yet.