Caroline Ball's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2005 |
| Duration | 6-12 Months |
| Route | Thailand, Oz, Bali, Singapore |
| Budget | £3000 (~$7,650 in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 26 |
| Occupation | Admin |
Route
Thailand, Oz, Bali, Singapore.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
December 2005How long do you plan to be away?
6-12 MonthsHow much have you saved?
£3000How old are you?
26Nationality
EnglandWhere do you live now?
Taunton, EnglandOccupation
AdminIs this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
One more paycheck and I’m goneHave you traveled around the world before?
NoWhat is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
Thailand, Oz, Bali, SingaporeWhy did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
I need to do it now while i can otherwise i will always regret it!What is your biggest fear about this trip?
freaking out!!Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
yes, they’re all jealous, parents look worried!!How much planning and preparing have you done?
Winged it a lotWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
clothes, swimear, camera, toiletriesHow 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 change my life in every way, it will improve my confidence, open my mind and probably make me more laid back than i already am!If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
the most excited and terrified ive ever been in my life, about anythingWhy 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 we spend 40 years + working and everyone should have some time out!What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
dont know coz i havent done it yet!Why do you like to travel?
i havent before !
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.