Around the World Travel Guide

Antiques? Be Wary

Appropriate Sleeping Bags

April Lynn Evans – Around-the-World Traveler

Around the World Travelers & RTW Trips: The New Trend (2 of 3)

By Leanne Currie-McGhee

Asia

Asia is the most popular RTW region - affordable, diverse, and endlessly rewarding. Southeast Asia is the budget-friendly entry point ($15-30 daily), while East Asia and South Asia add variety. Most RTWers spend 8-12 weeks in Asia, some much longer.

Ask About Insurance Coverage

Ask Around for Guidebooks

Ask for Going Rates

Atlantic Circle RTW

Attach Sleeping Bag Outside Your Pack

Australasia

Australasia covers Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands. It's remote, expensive, and offers unique wildlife and landscapes. Most RTWers spend 6-8 weeks combining Australia and New Zealand, with budgets of $60-100+ daily.

Automatic, Paperless Statements