Around the World Travel Guide

Churched Out?

Claire Fayers – Round-the-World Traveler

Claire Hankey – Round-the-World Traveler

Claire Louise Salt – Around-the-World Traveler

Claudia Mayer – Around-the-World Traveler

Clayton Trapp and Family- Round-the-World Travelers

Colleen Banto – Round-the-World Traveler

Coming Home

Returning home after RTW travel is disorienting and sometimes disappointing - nobody warns you adequately about re-entry depression. Your brain spent months in constant adaptation mode; returning to routine feels flat by comparison. You've changed but home hasn't, causing disconnect with people who don't get your travel experiences. Re-entry takes 2-3 months minimum. Plan for job hunting, emotional readjustment, apartment setup, and time processing travel memories before rushing back to normal. Many travelers skip re-entry adjustment and burn out or become resentful, wishing they were traveling.

Condense Your Technology

Consider Investing in Multiple Phone Cards

Copy Your Passport

Costs of Long-Term Travel