Chris Smith is a England development scientist embarking on a round-the-world journey.
The Snapshot
- **Departure:** 2006
- **Duration:** 6-12 months
- **Age:** 24
- **Budget:** $6,500 USD (2026 equivalent)
- **Nationality:** England
- **Occupation:** development scientist
The Route
London-Thailand-Singapore-Malaysia-Indonesia-Australia-New Zealand
Regions: Europe, Southeast Asia, Oceania
2026 Note: Travel conditions, visa requirements, and costs have evolved significantly since this profile was originally recorded.
In Their Words
Is this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip? I’ll come back if they’ll have me
Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go? Boredom and interest of other countries
What is your biggest fear about this trip? Running out of money and being stranded.
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? Not sure yet
If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be? Cant wait
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? see honestly how people in other countries live
2026 Context
- This profile was recorded before departure. Many travelers never return home quite the same.
- This journey is now 20 years in the past. The world has changed significantly.
- Exchange rates and travel costs have shifted considerably since the original planning date.