Victoria Jackson's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2005 |
| Duration | 1-2 Years |
| Route | Then who knows |
| Budget | 5000 (~$8,500 in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 28 |
| Occupation | Marketing Manager |
Route
Then who knows.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
October 2005How long do you plan to be away?
1-2 YearsHow much have you saved?
5000How old are you?
28Nationality
EnglandWhere do you live now?
Leeds, EnglandOccupation
Marketing ManagerIs 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?
Travel accross America
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New Zealand
Australia
Then who knowsWhy did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
Always wanted to do it. There is a big world out there and I want to experince it.What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Running out of cashAre your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
Everyone thinks it is awesome. Parents a bit worrried!How much planning and preparing have you done?
Just EnoughWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
I am in a packing dilema.
Indespensible items – contact lenses, MP3 player, flip flops, tooth brush.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 think it will make me a lot more independent and am hoping it will give me time to reflect and decide what I want to do with the rest of my life.If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
Very excited and a little bit nervousWhy do you think people should go on round-the-world trips? Why not just take a regular old one- or two-week vacation instead?
Think you need to get out of your comfort zone to truly experince new things and develop as a person.What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
Probabaly that it will all be amazing. I am sure there will be some low points, although hopefully not very many.Why do you like to travel?
I like
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.