Greg Watson is a 43-year-old self-described vagabond, originally from the USA and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2006.
I will have finished a year at the South Pole and am ready to stretch my wings.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2006
- Age at departure: 43
- Nationality: USA
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Occupation: Vagabond
- Regions: Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, South America, North America
The Route
In Their Words
Here's what Greg Watson shared about their RTW journey:
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
I don’t know.
Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
Yes.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler described the budget only as "plenty," but mid-2000s round-the-world costs are substantially higher in 2026 (roughly 55% cumulative inflation).