Ljubica Tomic is a 31-year-old regional manager, a Croatian based in Hong Kong, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2006.
I always wanted to visit Central America. Now I work in Hong Kong saving money for the trip and to go back to Europe. I actually realized that my trip to Central America should be via the Pacific and that I should take more time.
The Snapshot
- Departure: 2006
- Age at departure: 31
- Nationality: Croatia
- Location: Hong Kong
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Occupation: Regional manager
- Original budget: USD 7,000 (approximately USD 11,500 in 2026 dollars)
- Regions: Southeast Asia, Oceania, Central America, Europe
The Route
Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Central America, and Europe.
In Their Words
Here's what Ljubica Tomic shared about their RTW journey:
What is your biggest fear about this trip?
since i am croatian passport holder i need visa for many countries on the way, so i just hope that i would not have any problems with it
Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
1 year ago i was living in croatia (most people don’t even know where is it.). just for fun, i applied for job in Hong Kong, although i had nice, steady life in croatia. completely unexpected, company decided to employ me. it took me 2 weeks to accpet job proposal in HKG, settle my old job and get on plane. it was a bit crazy but challenging. i never even went to asia before. so, my family knows that i am adventure addict
2026 Context
- Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of USD 7,000 would equate to approximately USD 11,500 in 2026 purchasing power, reflecting roughly 64% inflation over the intervening years.