Rosita Pigliapoco is a 34-year-old from Italy who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2006.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2006
- Age at departure: 34
- Nationality: Italy
- Location: Italy
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Regions: Oceania, North America
The Route
Europe, Australia, and the Americas.
In Their Words
Here's what Rosita Pigliapoco shared about their RTW journey:
Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
A friend of mine….many years ago…never actually decided to leave, and still cannot settle down…I guess it is time to do it, or I’ll never be able to calm down and make decisive plans here and in my life…
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
to lose all (although it is not much) I’ve done so far and not to find it when I’m back….talking about work, mainly….
If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
“the” chance of my life
What is the biggest myth that people have about round-the-world traveling?
that you nee A LOT OF money
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler did not report a specific budget, but early-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026 (roughly 60–70% cumulative inflation since 2006).