Ryan Stevenson is preparing for an around-the-world journey starting in 2006. Ready to explore multiple continents and experience diverse cultures.
Snapshot
- Departure: 2006
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Age: 25
- Budget: USD 16,000 (USD 16,000, or USD 26,200 in 2026 dollars)
- Location: London, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: Counsellor
- Traveled before: No
The Route
New Zealand – Australia – Thailand – Nepal – India – Sri Lanka – South Africa – East coast of Africa – maybe Europe
In Their Words
Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
its been a dream of mine for years. I know ppl who did it and just talking with them encougaged me to take the leap.
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Missing the people I love
What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
just do it! DONT LOOK BACK!
What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
that it costs a life savings!
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 dunno
What are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
taking a 60Litre backpack – one shorts, 2 pants, 2 golf shirts, 1 long sleeve, 5 underwear, two pair of shoes, flip flops, a few toiletries, pics of my loved ones, all other basics and essentials and documents. duct tape and zip lock bags will be my must haves.
2026 Context
- European travel has become significantly more expensive, with accommodation and transport costs rising across the continent.
- Open borders within the Schengen area remain consistent, but Brexit has added complexity for UK travelers.
- Southeast Asia backpacker infrastructure has grown significantly, with better accommodation standards and higher prices than in the early 2000s.