CB & JC was 35 years old when planning their round-the-world journey in 2006. Based in North Carolina, USA, CB was working as event planner/chef before embarking on their adventure. About the journey, CB shared, "We are looking for some adventure. We would like to experience something besides going to working every day. We have traveled internationally a little and are looking to explore some more."
The Snapshot
Age: 35
Nationality: USA
Duration: 1-2 years
Departure: 2006
The Route
Regions: Europe, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Russia/Trans-Siberian
Route undetermined. Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India, Egpyt, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Vietnam
Spanning multiple continents, CB's itinerary covered europe, southeast asia, oceania, middle east, russia/trans-siberian, offering exposure to diverse cultures, landscapes, and travel experiences.
Note: This interview was conducted in 2006. 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?
However much comes from house sale
Q: What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
Route undetermined. Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India, Egpyt, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Vietnam
Q: Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
We are looking for some adventure. We would like to experience something besides going to working every day. We have traveled internationally a little and are looking to explore some more.
Q: What is your biggest fear about this trip?
C: We will kill each other. We have never spent this much time together.
J: Not being able to finish the trip.
Q: Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
Of the people we have told, the most common response is “Do it while you are young.”
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.