Brendan Zecevic – Round-the-World Traveler

Brendan Zecevic is a 26-year-old journalist from Edinburgh, Scotland, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2007.

I’ve wanted to do this for years and have certainly wanted to visit Australia since childhood. I had friends who did a similar trip and if they could do it so can I.

The Snapshot

• Departure: 2007
• Age at departure: 26
• Nationality: Ireland
• Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Occupation: Journalist
• Original budget: GBP 4,000 (approximately USD 10,200 in 2026 dollars)
• Regions: South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania

The Route

India, landing in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and travelling roughly 1,000 miles overland to Delhi, then a flight to Sri Lanka, on to Bangkok for a few months around Southeast Asia, and flying out of Singapore to Australia.

In Their Words

Here's what Brendan Zecevic shared about their RTW journey:

What is your biggest fear about this trip?

India. It’s meant to be one of the toughest places to travel through and it’s the first destination on my trip. I figure once I’ve survived India, South East Asia and Australia will be easy.

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

They’re mostly jealous.

2026 Context

• Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of GBP 4,000 would equate to approximately USD 10,200 in 2026 purchasing power.