Barry Rogge is a 26-year-old chemical engineer from South Carolina, USA, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2007.
I have always liked to see new places and have been interested to see what lies at the end of a new street. I will be graduating from graduate school after over 2 yrs of working full time and going to school full time and need a break to decide my future.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2007
- Age at departure: 26
- Nationality: USA
- Location: South Carolina, USA
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Occupation: Chemical engineer
- Original budget: USD 15,000 (approximately USD 23,900 in 2026 dollars)
- Regions: Oceania, Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia
The Route
The South Pacific, India, Nepal, China, and Southeast Asia.
In Their Words
Here's what Barry Rogge shared about their RTW journey:
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
fear of the unknown. Worrying about my family worrying about be the whole time
Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
They are scared that something will happen to me, but they want me to be happy.
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of USD 15,000 would equate to approximately USD 23,900 in 2026 purchasing power, reflecting roughly 59% inflation over the intervening years.