Ljubica Tomic was 31 years old when planning their round-the-world journey in 2006. Based in hong kong, Hong Kong, Ljubica was working as regional manager before embarking on their adventure. About the journey, Ljubica shared, "i always wanted to visit central america. now i work in HKG saving money for trip and go back to europe. i actually realized that my trip to central america should be via pacific and i should take more time"
The Snapshot
Age: 31
Nationality: Croatia
Duration: 3-6 months
Budget: USD 7,000 (approximately 11500 USD in 2026)
Departure: 2006
The Route
Regions: Europe, Asia, Oceania, Central America
south east asia, australia, nz, polynesia, central america, europe
Spanning multiple continents, Ljubica's itinerary covered europe, asia, oceania, central america, 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?
1-6 Months
Q: How much have you saved?
7000USD
Q: What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
south east asia, australia, nz, polynesia, central america, europe
Q: Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
i always wanted to visit central america. now i work in HKG saving money for trip and go back to europe. i actually realized that my trip to central america should be via pacific and i should take more time
Q: 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
Q: 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
- This profile reflects round-the-world travel perspectives from the mid-2000s. The original budget of USD 7,000 would require approximately 11500 USD in 2026 when accounting for inflation and increased travel costs.
- 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.