Brendan Zecevic was 26 years old when planning their round-the-world journey in 2007. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Brendan was working as journalist before embarking on their adventure. About the journey, Brendan shared, "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
Age: 26
Nationality: Ireland
Duration: 1-2 years
Budget: GBP 4,000 (approximately 10200 USD in 2026)
Departure: 2007
The Route
Regions: Southeast Asia, Oceania
India landing in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) travelling 1000 odd miles overland to Delhi, fly to Sri Lanka, then to Bankok spending a few months travelling around S/E Asia before flying out of Singapore to Australia.
Spanning multiple continents, Brendan's itinerary covered southeast asia, oceania, offering exposure to diverse cultures, landscapes, and travel experiences.
Note: This interview was conducted in 2007. The travel landscape, accommodation costs, transportation infrastructure, visa requirements, and accessibility have evolved significantly by 2026.
In Their Words
Q: How long do you plan to be away?
1-2 Years
Q: How much have you saved?
£4000
Q: What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
India landing in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) travelling 1000 odd miles overland to Delhi, fly to Sri Lanka, then to Bankok spending a few months travelling around S/E Asia before flying out of Singapore to Australia.
Q: Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
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.
Q: 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 survive India, South East Asia and Australia will be easy.
Q: 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
- This profile reflects round-the-world travel perspectives from the mid-2000s. The original budget of GBP 4,000 would require approximately 10200 USD in 2026 when accounting for inflation and increased travel costs.
- The destinations and routes mentioned have experienced significant changes in accommodation costs, transportation infrastructure, visa policies, and overall accessibility to travelers.
- The RTW travel community, available travel tools, digital connectivity, and shared travel resources have evolved considerably over the past two decades, creating both new opportunities and challenges for contemporary travelers.