Christina Trotter – Round-the-World Traveler

Christina Trotter is a 29-year-old aviation strategy consultant from Texas, USA, who set off on a round-the-world trip in 2006 with her husband.

We have been planning this trip for as long as I can remember. We decided to go now before we have a family and buy a house. We love to travel and especially enjoy meeting new people and learning about other cultures.

The Snapshot

• Departure: 2006
• Age at departure: 29
• Nationality: USA
• Location: Texas, USA
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Occupation: Aviation strategy consultant
• Original budget: USD 30,000 (approximately USD 49,100 in 2026 dollars)
• Regions: South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Asia, South Asia, Oceania, Europe

The Route

Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Australia, China, Russia, and parts of Eastern Europe (to be decided).

In Their Words

Here's what Christina Trotter shared about their RTW journey:

What is your biggest fear about this trip?

Getting arrested or kidnapped.

Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?

Yes, everyone has been completely supportive. It's really quite amazing.

2026 Context

• Budget inflation: This traveler's original budget of USD 30,000 would equate to approximately USD 49,100 in 2026 purchasing power, reflecting roughly 64% inflation over the intervening years.