Noah Woodstock was 36 years old when planning their round-the-world journey in 2006. Based in colorado, USA, Noah was working as dish washer before embarking on their adventure. About the journey, Noah shared, "i love freckled redheads and AU n NZ have em (sap looking for love). i have the money now and i’m not getting any younger or healthier. i wanna see the rest of the planet i happen to live on and whom i’m sharing it with. ive lived in prague and nyc and seen bits of western europe."
The Snapshot
Age: 36
Nationality: USA
Duration: 1-2 years
Budget: USD 20
Departure: 2006
The Route
Regions: Europe, Asia, Oceania
australia and new zealand is my main focus but i figured hell, why not SE Asia, scandanavia, and ireland as well?
Spanning multiple continents, Noah's itinerary covered europe, asia, oceania, 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?
$20k
Q: What is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
australia and new zealand is my main focus but i figured hell, why not SE Asia, scandanavia, and ireland as well?
Q: Why did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
i love freckled redheads and AU n NZ have em (sap looking for love). i have the money now and i’m not getting any younger or healthier. i wanna see the rest of the planet i happen to live on and whom i’m sharing it with. ive lived in prague and nyc and seen bits of western europe.
Q: What is your biggest fear about this trip?
dining alone in kitschy restaurants along highways. going from one town to the next with no contact with local people and towns starting to look the same. no adventure no romance no surprises. eeyore type stuff.
Q: Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
they’d hate me if they knew i could afford to do it. supportive? i guess.my family’d rather see me in a Gulag.
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.