Crystal Rose & RPK – Round-the-World Travelers

Crystal Rose and RPK are 26-year-old actors and waiters from Minnesota, USA, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2006 to elope along the way.

The Snapshot

• Departure: 2006
• Age at departure: 26
• Nationality: USA
• Location: Minnesota, USA
• Duration: 3-6 months
• Occupation: Actors / waiters
• Regions: Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania

The Route

Minneapolis to England, Scotland, the Benelux countries, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and on to L.A.

In Their Words

Here's what Crystal Rose and RPK 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?

We’re eloping

What is your biggest fear about this trip?

CR- that it will end? RPK-money/getting on the wrong side of the law

Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?

Yes. Emphatically. Except the would-be best man and maid of honor. They’re supportive but reluctant to miss the opportunity to give a toast.