Brianne Dawn Day Levine was 27 years old when planning their round-the-world journey in 2007. Based in Portland, OR, USA, Brianne was working as loan processor before embarking on their adventure. About the journey, Brianne shared, "There are too many places I want to see to come home, we have the time and circumstances, and I want to see wine regions all over the planet, as I would like to work in this industry when I return."
The Snapshot
Age: 27
Nationality: USA
Duration: 1-2 years
Departure: 2007
The Route
Regions: Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, Oceania, Middle East
New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia, Greece, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, USA, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uraguay, Home
Spanning multiple continents, Brianne's itinerary covered europe, southeast asia, south america, oceania, middle east, 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: What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia, Greece, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, USA, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uraguay, Home
Q: Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
There are too many places I want to see to come home, we have the time and circumstances, and I want to see wine regions all over the planet, as I would like to work in this industry when I return.
Q: What is your biggest fear about this trip?
Missing family, family getting ill, or having life changing things happening while away. Personal biggest fear. getting pregnant.
Q: Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
Yes and No. My siblings, friends, and others very supportive. In-laws are very supportive. Parents are very against it.
Q: How do you think your round-the-world trip will change your life? How do you think it will affect and change you as a person?
I hope it makes the world more accessible for me, I hope I make memories that take me through the rest of my life, I hope I come to understand other people better and learn about other cultures, I hope to pick up on languages, I hope I learn to cook really well from other cultures.
2026 Context
- This profile reflects round-the-world travel perspectives from the mid-2000s.
- 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.