Victoria Clarke is a 24-year-old administration manager from London, England, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2007.
Always wanted to travel, but it got put to the back of my mind when I got into a long, long, long-term relationship. Relationship ended, work bores me, so I decided to focus again and do something with myself.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2007
- Age at departure: 24
- Nationality: England
- Location: London, England
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Occupation: Administration manager
- Regions: North America, South America, Africa, Oceania
The Route
In Their Words
Here's what Victoria Clarke shared about their RTW journey:
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Being too scared to talk to people, so spending time being lonely. Not getting it for months on end. Running out of money. Usual, I guess.
What is your advice for people planning their own RTW trip?
Need some of my own.
If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
I’m terrified about most aspects of it, but thoroughly excited about all aspects of it.
Why do you like to travel?
Like the challenge.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler did not report a set budget; mid-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026 (roughly 60-70% cumulative inflation).