The ‘Classics’ are a selection of Round the World itineraries we have created for all types of travellers. Itineraries goes from ‘the best spots in the southern hemisphere’ to the ‘Around the world in 80 days’, in the footsteps of the legendary book of Jules Vernes. We also have the RTW in ‘sharing economy’, for those traveling…
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THEMED TRAVEL TOURS
Our Themed RTW tours® can be for knowledge or leisure. We design itineraries around all kind of subjects and interest. Whatever the theme, your tour will consist of the finest examples and most amazing places the world has to offer (as recommended by Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor, National Geographic and other official organizations). We are…
ROUND THE WORLD PACKAGES
Round the World Packages Itʼs the ultimate trip: circumnavigating the Planet and stopping off wherever takes your fancy. Great for travellers who want to see it all, or who are just plain indecisive. But booking a round-the-world package can be a complex business. That’s the reason why more and more people decide to buy a Round…
Travel World Sacred Sites
TRAVEL WORLD SACRED SITES Rome > Jerusalem > Dubai – Saudi Arabia (Mecca) – Dubai > Delhi (Lhasa/Tibet) > Hong Kong > Tokyo > Sydney > Mexico City RTW Ticket from: € 3,200 Land services quoted separately TRAVEL WORLD SACRED SITES We have made no distinction between devout religious pilgrims and secular tourists. Most of…
Around the World by Private Jet
Trip Type: Private Jet 24 Days | Round-trip Washington, D.C. Group Size: Max 75 Expedition Details Circle the globe with top National Geographic experts on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Traveling in the comfort of a private jet, encounter legendary places from Machu Picchu and Tibet to the Taj Mahal and Marrakech. Experience natural wonders such as the…
Travel 7 Wonders of the World
Travel the 7 WONDERS of the WORLD on a unique Round the World Trip! Rome > Amman > Delhi > Beijing > Cancun > Lima > Rio de Janeiro. RTW Ticket from £ 2.700 taxes included. 27 nights package. Land services from £ 3.500 in dbl room. Ask for our detailed 27 nights program. Itinerary: Colosseum, Rome,…
RTW Pacific Tour
PACIFIC TOUR London – California – Hawaii – Tahiti – Cook Islands – Fiji – New Caledonia – Hong Kong – London RTW Ticket: from £ 2000 Land services to be quoted apart. A world tour that will take you to the heart of the Pacific Ocean, to the wonders that Mother Nature has bestowed…
The Great Classic
THE GREAT CLASSIC London – Johannesburg – Bangkok – Tokyo – Sydney – Hawaii – Los Angeles – New York – London RTW ticket: from € 2500 Package of 33 days of travel, land services included: from € 6000 A truly complete Round the World Tour, which touches the heart of 5 continents. You will…
RTW Southern Hemisphere
Cape Town > Dubai > Sydney* – Auckland* > Lima > Sao Paulo (overland) Rio de Janeiro > Cape Town RTW ticket: from £ 2800 – Land services to be quoted apart A rich and fascinating RTW Southern Hemisphere, suitable for all types of travellers. *Ability to customize your itinerary by choosing alternative destinations in Australia and…
Travel Around the World in 80 days
London > Suez (Cairo) > Mumbai – surface – Calcutta > Hong Kong > Yokohama (Tokyo) > San Francisco – surface – New York > London RTW Ticket from: € 2800 Land services quoted separately Round the World in 80 days is a classic Adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, 1873. In the…
Safari Around the World
SAFARI AROUND THE WORLD London* > Nairobi – overland – Tanzania – overland – Uganda – overland – Zambia – overland – Botswana – overland – Namibia – South Africa > Delhi > Quito (Equador) > Galapagos > Quito (Equador) > San José > London Departures can be from anywhere in the World Circumnavigate the…
Surf Around the World
BEST SURF TRAVEL Paris > Los Angeles > Hawaii > Polynesia > Fiji > Sydney > Bali RTW Tickets: from €2800 Land services quoted separately Discover the best surf spots in the world and the most popular wave peaks. Lost in little-known breaks, or pumping in world-class line-ups, waves are everywhere. Enjoy the ultimate surfing…
Travel World Best Beaches
WORLD BEST BEACHES Paris > Seychelles > Maldives – (Singapore) – Sydney > Hawaii – (Los Angeles) – St. Barth / San Martin This itinerary can start from anywhere in the world RTW Ticket: from 4,000 euros Land services to be quoted separately, depending on the category of the Resorts. For this World Best Beaches…
Travel World Best Diving
TRAVEL WORLD BEST DIVING TOUR by NAUI Cape Town (or Sharm El Sheik) > Malé > Bangkok > Kuala Lumpur > Denpasar > Honolulu > Tahiti RTW Ticket: from €3,900 33 days land services, all included: from €6,700 (including dives) Best Shark Dive – Gansbaai, South Africa 12 kms offshore from Gansbaai (160km from Cape Town),…
RTW Group Departure 2018
RTW GROUP DEPARTURE – August 2018 From the 2nd to the 24th of August 2018. 23 days Around the World! London > Los Angeles > Hawaii > Sydney > Bangkok > Dubai > Rome RTW Ticket from: € 2000 Ground services from: € 3200 Including Accommodation in BB, private transfers and some tours. See below details. FULL…
Honeymoon Around the World
Honeymoon Around the World: turn your honeymoon into a lifetime experience! Most people might agree that one of the best parts of a wedding, is the honeymoon. After all the planning, the family and the celebrations, spending time relaxing with your new spouse is the best moment. The perfect time to take the plunge and explore…
Around the World: The Northern Route
Trip Type: Private Jet 22 Days | Seattle to Boston Group Size: Max 75 Expedition Details Delve into the worlds of emperors and exiles, Arctic explorers and fossil-finders, and nomads of the desert and the ice as you circumnavigate the northern hemisphere by private jet. Explore Japan’s exquisite spiritual architecture amid the gardens and shrines of…
Wine World Tours
WINE WORLD TOURS Los Angeles > Santiago – Buenos Aires > Madrid – Rome – Paris > Cape Town > Sydney > Auckland RTW Ticket: from € 3,000 We can organize land service and visits to the most exclusive wine cellars. World Wine Tours: an exclusive RTW Tour, to discover the best and most respected…
2 Round the World Cruises in 2019
THE TALE OF TALES – WORLD CRUISE 2019 Depart from San Francisco, California, 6th of January 2019 Arrival to London 19th of May 2019 132 Days – 52 Ports – 9 Routes – 31 Countries Fares from € 53,000 per guest You are about to enter a tale that will take you on a compelling journey. Where…
RTW on Luxury Trains
TRAVEL RTW ON LUXURY TRAINS Fascinated by rail travel? Jump back to a different era, when the journey was as much a part of the adventure as a destination. Trains are the most civilized, comfortable and sometimes luxurious way to travel in style! London > Istanbul on Orient Express – Istanbul fly to Moscow –…
Travel to World Best Amusement Parks
TRAVEL TO BEST AMUSEMENT PARKS ! Monaco › Abu Dhabi › Tokyo › Orlando (Miami) › New York A trip Around the World for kids & adults, looking for fun and adrenaline!! Europa Park, Rust – Germany Germany’s largest theme park and Europe’s second most popular theme park after Disneyland Paris, Europa Park has an international draw…
Around the World in Sharing Economy
TRAVEL SHARING ECONOMY London > Los Angeles > Papeete > Auckland > Sydney > Bali > Singapore > Bangkok > Dubai RTW Tickets: from €2,000 Land will be cheap, as most of the ground services will be in Sharing Economy With the global economic downturn and increasing trust of the Internet, there has been a major…
Round the World Group Departure
ROUND THE WORLD GROUP TOURS UK > Bangkok – – Singapore > Darwin – overland – Sydney > Auckland > San Francisco – overland – New York > UKRound the World Group Tours – RTW in 4 weeks. Departure can be from Australia, USA, Europe RTW Ticket: from €1,300 Land, all included: from €4,500 in Dbl.…
World Best Places to Retire
WORLD BEST PLACES TO RETIRE Visit in a single trip the 10 top countries where to retire. TOP 10: PANAMA – ECUADOR – MEXICO – COSTA RICA – MALAYSIA – COLOMBIA – THAILAND – NICARAGUA – SPAIN – PORTUGAL ITINERARY: Lisbon > Madrid > Bangkok > Kuala Lumpur > Manila > Quito – Bogotà – Panama City – San José –…
Round the World trip for Women
RTW PACKAGE, exclusive for Ladies! From 2 to 21 of August. 21 days around the world! ITINERARY: Milan > Bangkok > Sydney > Honolulu > New York > Milan RTW Package: from € 4200 including RTW Ticket, accommodation in BB, transfers and some tours. Only RTW Ticket: from € 2100 Pinktrotters World Tour: You are…
Travel Wellness Around the World
BODY & MIND REVITALIZING RTW London > Trivandrum > Bangkok or Denpasar > Tokyo > Los Angeles RTW ticket: from €3,000 Travel Wellness itinerary: A round the world tour specifically created for those who need to recharge their physical and mental energies. A nurturing and enlivening journey of unique and unforgettable experiences, in places full…
Cruises Around the World 2019
If you love cruising, the ultimate trip is an around-the-world cruise. But how do you plan for many months at sea? We can set you up for a success with our list of world cruise itineraries and tips for choosing a cruise, packing your bags and navigating the onboard social scene. Here are a couple of fantastic…
Around the World Fast
AROUND THE WORLD FAST ! Route: London > Tokyo > Auckland > San Francisco > London Around the World in 10 Days! The first world circumnavigation was completed on the 6th of September 1522, by Ferdinand Magellan’s Spanish expedition; after a journey of 3 years and 1 month. The current record for fastest aerial circumnavigation is hold…
Travel Around the World (brief)
Traveling around the world at once is often a cheaper option than breaking it down into segments. The secret is to plan carefully and purchase the ticket well in advance. The cost is more than made up for by the amazing experience of seeing many places in a short period of time and the memories…
Golf Around the World
BEST GOLF AROUND THE WORLD London (Dublin – London) > Los Angeles > Tokyo > Sydney > Johannesburg > London Departures can be made from all over the world 2019 Exclusive Tour: World Best Golf courses tour, by Round the World Tours. GOLF AROUND THE WORLD: In association with the International Golf Federation and major magazines,…
Lighthouses Around the World
LIGHTHOUSES AROUND THE WORLD London > Mumbai > Bangkok > Tokyo > San Francisco > Madrid > London Best Lighthouses Around the World. There are many lighthouses that have been constructed and built across the world. One of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World was the lighthouse built in Alexandria, Egypt. We have brought to you…
Travel Cinema Best Studios
FILM STUDIOS AROUND THE WORLD Mumbai > Cape Town > London – Rome – London > Los Angeles > Sydney > Mumbai This itinerary can start from anywhere in the world The world’s most famous cinema studio. Steven Spielberg RTW Ticket: from 3,300 euros Land services to be quoted separately, depending also on the possibility…
Travel Formula 1
FORMULA 1 TRAVEL London > Abu Dhabi > Sydney > Singapore > Shanghai > Tokyo > Montreal > Huston > Sao Paulo > London This itinerary can start from anywhere in the world RTW of Formula 1 Circuits RTW Ticket: from 4,800 euros Land services are quoted separately, with prices depending also from Pass to…
RTW What does it stand for?
RTW what does it stand for ? Round The World. The difference between a trip and a round the world (RTW) tour is like the difference between a semi-precious stone and a diamond; it’s more than a journey, it’s a life achievement. It’s a unique and complete experience… an investment which will enrich your life forever. Ask…
RTW Flights
RTW FLIGHTS A RTW ticket can be cheaper than a long range return ticket. Even for those who prefer surface trips, flying is usually the only realistic and affordable option for long distance international travels. Even if you set out to travel around the world as much as possible overland or by sea, you will…
RTW from Shanghai
Shanghai > Sydney > Fiji > Los Angeles – Overland – New York > London > Dubai > Shanghai For the fares below stops are permitted in Kuala Lumpur or Reykjavik at no extra cost should the client want this. Economy fare Yuan ¥ 22,300 per person including taxes Business fare Yuan ¥ 64,000…
RTW from Beijing
Beijing > Moscow > London > New York – Overland – Los Angeles > Tahiti > Tokyo > Beijing Economy fare Yuan ¥ 21.891 per person including taxes Business fare Yuan ¥ 51.700 per person including taxes Write to us for more info
RTW Flight Planner
Plan your Round the World journey, using the RTW Flight Planner . Based on your itinerary, chose the appropriate Alliance from the following: ONE WORLD Access to more than 800 destinations in 150 countries across the OneWorld Network. SKY TEAM With our Go Round the World Pass, you can…
Simple and good
RTW Itinerary: New York > Reykjavik > London > Bangkok > New York This Round the World is an example of a trip that will give you the appropriate “world-traveller” bragging rights without forcing you to quit your job, not shave for a month, or become a yogi. 3 Continents for 4 amazing stops. From…
Gourmet Around the World
New York – Lisbon – Rome – Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Fiji – Los Angeles – New York Gourmet Travel: This World Tour is designed for travellers who have an ardent interest in food and beverages. Appease your inner-vegan and check out some animals in their natural habitat. You’re seeking new food experiences?…
Best of it
RTW ticket from Usa: Los Angeles –> Lima –> Rio de Janeiro –> Paris –> Johannesburg –> Kathmandu –> Bangkok –> Hong Kong –> Los Angeles Who doesn’t have a list of destinations they want to tick off the list during their lifetime? This complete itinerary will take you to some of the most beautiful…
4 Continents 4 Cities
Around the World 4 Continents: Los Angeles – London – Hong Kong – Auckland – Los Angeles Want to travel the globe, but not have to worry about learning another language? Boom, here you go. Focus on meeting new people and take your first opportunity to circle the globe without being hindered by a language barrier.…
The most of it
Australia -> Kuala Lumpur -> Paris (make own way) Milan -> Reykjavik -> Toronto (make own way) Miami -> Lima -> Buenos Aires -> Australia Fashion itinerary: It’s all or nothing. You’re going all the way and no one can stop you. Pack in 8 of the hottest destinations on this sizzling RTW trip! Shop…
Good & Smooth
RTW-ticket from Australia -> Auckland -> San Francisco (make own way) Los Angeles ->London (make own way) Rome -> Dubai -> Australia This trip packs in 6 must-see destinations for an absolute steal! RTW virgins, you won’t be disappointed. And if it’s not your first time? You’ll still freakin’ love it! Bask with dolphins in…
RTW Southern hemisphere
RTW Southern emisphere: Australia -> Buenos Aires (overland) Sao Paulo -> Johannesburg -> Australia Stalk, prowl and hunt your way across exotic lands and foreign plains. Come out to play and unleash your wild side on this 3 stop jaunt across the Southern Hemisphere. Spot the Big 5 on safari, kite surf the Cape, Soak up…
Glam
Travel around the world on a Glam itinerary: Australia -> Tokyo -> Barcelona -> Sao Paulo (make own way) Rio -> Lima -> San Salvador -> Cancun -> Los Angeles -> Australia Don’t forget to pack your party shoes. Expect outrageous escapades and concoctions galore, let loose and come back needing a holiday. This one’s…
Seeking Culture
Australia -> Hong Kong (make own way) Beijing -> Madrid (make own way) Paris -> Zurich -> Los Angeles -> Hawaii -> Australia Stretch, limber up and hit the ground running. The Eurasian will take you on an epic adventure full of culture and historic hot spots. Rail your way through Europe, walk the Great…
RTW Australia: Lights & Fun
RTW Australia: Australia -> Bangkok -> Berlin (land) Amsterdam -> New York -> Las Vegas (land) Los Angeles -> Australia. Tuk Tuk through the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, sink a few pints in Berlin, experience real cafe culture in Amsterdam, suit up for a few cocktails in NYC, hit the strip in Vegas, party…
RTW Tickets for Students, Honeymoons, VIP
HONEYMOON – Planning the trip of a lifetime, but not sure how far your budget will stretch? Student RTW flights has the answer for you! Basically, a whole bunch of airlines have banded up in alliances to offer round the world flights. A RTW ticket allows you to fly around the world, usually for…
RTW South America
UK > Rio – Overland – Santiago > Auckland- Overland – Christchurch > Melbourne – Overland -Darwin > Singapore – Overland – Bangkok > UK RTW South America From £. 1,645* *subject to date restrictions and availability UK You’ve been counting down the days but finally the time has come to grab your stuff and head…
The Classic RTW Tour
Classic RTW Tour: UK > Bangkok > Singapore > Perth – overland – Sydney > Los Angeles > UK RTW Ticket from £. 1,149* Land services to be quoted separately *subject to date restrictions and availability UK Bags packed? Passport? Buzzy, excited feeling in your stomach? Double check! Sounds like you’re ready to head to…
From Europe to Dubai, New Zealand and USA
RTW : UK > Dubai > Auckland > Los Angeles – overland – New York > UK From £999* *subject to date restrictions and availability UK Finally, the time has come! Your bags are packed, you’ve got your passport and tickets, and your mum’s ironed her white hanky to wave you off at the airport… Say…
RTW Group Departure
Group departure RTW: UK > Bangkok – overland – Singapore > Darwin – overland – Sydney > Auckland > San Francisco – overland – New York > UK GROUP DEPARTURE – RTW in 4 weeks: RTW Ticket: from 1,250 euros*. Land, all included: from 4,500 euros in Dbl. Start off in the hustle and bustle…
RTW Ticket Business
RTW Ticket Business: UK > Bangkok Overland Hong Kong > Brisbane Overland Sydney > Christchurch Overland Auckland > Los Angeles Overland San Francisco > Miami Overland New York > UK DELUXE Round the World Tour Business Class Fare flights from £4,700 inc. taxes Conditions may apply, subject to date restrictions & availability. Prices are per person…
Students RTW Ticket
Students RTW Ticket: UK > Bangkok > Singapore > Perth Overland Sydney > Auckland > Los Angeles Overland New York > UK Student Fare flights from £923* *subject to date restrictions and availability Your first stop is Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand where you can choose to visit one of the many incredible islands…
Low Cost RTW Trip
Low Cost RTW Trip: UK – Bangkok – (overland) – Singapore – Darwin – (overland) – Sydney – Auckland – San Francisco – (overland) – New York – UK From £ 899* *subject to date restrictions and availability Start off in the hustle and bustle of Bangkok before moving onto Singapore for an oriental enlightening.…
RTW Flights Cheap
RTW flights cheap under £ 1.100* *subject to date restrictions and availability We are specialized in trips around the world and we offer the best deals: RTW cheapest flights, free consultancy and much more! East West Express Round the world from only £950 London → Hong Kong (overland) Shanghai → Auckland → San Francisco (overland)…
RTW itineraries
RTW itineraries: The classic (and cheapest) RTW tickets flit between a few big cities, for example London — Bangkok — Singapore — Sydney — LA. If you want to link more offbeat hubs (Baku — Kinshasa — Paramaribo, anyone?), prices will climb considerably. The cost of the ticket is based on the total distance covered…
WHEN to go?
The weather will never be ideal on all your stops. So, focus on what you want to do most and research conditions there: if a Himalaya trek is your highlight, don’t land in Nepal mid-monsoon; if you want to swim with whale sharks off Western Australia, be there April-July. Then accept you’ll be in some…
HOW long do you need?
RTW Duration. You could whip round the world in a weekend if you flew non-stop. However, the minimum duration of most RTW tickets is ten days — still a breathless whirl. Consider stock-piling annual leave, tagging on public holidays or even arranging a sabbatical in order to take off two months, ideally six to 12.…
HOW to do it?
HOW TO TRAVEL RTW: The most economical way to circumnavigate is to buy a round-the-world air ticket that uses one airline alliance. Theoretically, any routing is possible, but knowing how the RTW booking system works will make your trip cheaper. For example, the Star Alliance, a coalition of 27 airlines, offers a RTW ticket with…
Hotel Reservations
HOTEL RESERVATION: Today, with the web, you can reserve all international standard hotels worldwide, and most of the hotels in major cities in developed countries. There are a lot of websites specializing in hotel bookings. For advice and comments directly from guests, we recommend you visit Trip Advisor. Booking.com is an easy way to find and…
Hospitality Exchange
Hospitality exchange involves hosting people in your home, and vice-versa – staying in other people’s homes – while you are travelling. Servas International Founded in 1949 as a peace movement by Mahatma Ghandi, Servas is today an international, non-governmental, interracial peace association run in over 100 countries by volunteers. Servas encourages travellers to experience other…
Booking 'on the road'
Booking on the road: Technology has made travel easier than ever and more and more people are carrying gadgets with them even on round the world trips. After testing a ton of apps on my iPhone (can also be on iPad or other Smartphones/Tablets), I’ve found some that truly stand out for me. Most, but…
Maps
RTW MAPS Finding maps locally is hit or miss, with little rhyme or reason as to how useful or effective they will be. I recommend bringing with you whatever maps you think are essential. I always bring the best maps I can find, and I’ve never regretted it. If you need a detailed and updated map…
RTW Trip How much?
RTW Trip How much? It’s difficult to estimate how much your trip will cost. The important question is – what kind of trip do you want to make and how long do you want it to last? So, select your level of comfort, then figure out how many weeks or months you plan to stay…
HOW much Time?
HOW much time do I need? The actual flight time to circumnavigate the planet is about 40 hours. With 196 countries stretched around the planet’s 47,000 kilometres girth, it would take several lifetimes to see it all! I suggest you try to carve out as much time as you can for your trip beforehand, since…
Gap year: work and travel around the world
GAP YEAR around the world: It doesn’t matter if you are working or doing volunteering, all it takes is some ongoing interaction with locals to develop a connection and make some friends. WORK Depending on your age, nationality and professional skills, you can get short term legal permission to work almost anywhere. Seasonal work –…
HOW to travel cheap
The key to saving money on the road is not to concentrate exclusively on the big expenditures, but to find small savings along every step of the way. Beyond picking countries where your funds will last longer, savvy saving is about a deliberate lifestyle adjustment that rations out the comforts. There are also a number…
Travel Attitude
Travel philosophy People you meet “off the beaten track” tend to be more genuine, as they haven’t been hardened by years of loud tour groups and tough-bargaining backpackers. Travel Attitude When you change everything you eat, say, do, smell and hear at the same time, that’s called Culture Shock. The effects can be different from…
Internet
There is still no specific website dedicated exclusively to round the world tours, apart from this one! But you can try discussion boards such as virtualtourist.com and lonelyplanet.com Thorn Tree, where you can post and read messages on specific travel topics. Travel blogs are another source of first hand advice and information. Bootsnall: A large community for…
Guides and Literature
RTW GUIDE: A wide variety of resources can help you decide where you want to go, and when: the Internet, libraries, book-stores, guidebooks, tourist boards, embassies and consulates, governments, travel events, immigrants, friends, other travellers, tour operators, and travel agents. Here below you’ll find various sources of information. Guide Specific Guides on Around the World…
Time
One thing that travellers often forget to mentally prepare for, is the different concept of time and space on the road. With buses that don’t leave until they’re full, boats that wait at the harbour for the captain to return from his family holiday, and mechanical problems that require spare parts sent by cargo ship…
Languages
LANGUAGES while travelling around the world: If you want to travel the world, you need to speak English! No language is as widely studied as English. If you know other foreign languages, or if your mother tongue is spoken in other countries, then it’s a good idea to choose your itinerary based on this. It’s…
Money
TRAVEL WITH MONEY Credit card withdrawals are generally the easiest and best way to get money while travelling. But as you’ll not find them everywhere, bring with you also some traveller’s cheques and cash. Take a Credit card and a Debit Card. It’s also practical to have an online bank account, in order to check…
Travelers Health
TRAVELERS HEATH See a doctor at least two months before your trip around the world, and follow his advice on physical preparation and immunization. Remember that making such a trip, requires physical preparation. Ask for a copy of your clean bill of health to take along. Also schedule also a visit to the dentist. Verify…
Passports & Visas
Passport & Visa to Travel Around the World Most trips around the world need visas in addition to a passport for at least some of the visited countries. The best way to avoid problems with travel documents is to ensure you don’t leave them till the last minute. If you are considering any international travel, one…
Universities & Monasteries
li>Check out accommodation at Universities over the summer. Empty dorm rooms are often rented out at cut-rate prices. See online for various offers. Also Monasteries tend to offer accommodation in simple but very silent and peaceful rooms. http://www.monasterystays.com
Keep in Touch
How to keep in touch while traveling Around the World In the Era of Communication, it’s becoming more and more easy to call or get in touch with home, wherever you are in the world. Perhaps the most difficult aspect of staying in touch is choosing how you want to do it. Phone lines are…
Homestay & Home Exchanges
Travel Accommodation with Homestay and Home-Exchange Homestay If you wan to feel the ‘real life’ of a place, try to stay with local people whenever you get the chance: friends, relatives, people you meet along the way, or you friendly gesthouses. You’ll probably have less privacy, but will learn more and have fun. During my…
Insurance
INSURANCE Travel insurance is a confusing term, as it is used to refer to insurance against many different types of risks: travel medical insurance, medical evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption, supplier default, baggage insurance etc… Read carefully what the insurance includes and excludes. You also need to find out what you’re covered for already so…
Trains Around the World
Trains are the safest, most environmental, and often the fastest and most comfortable means of land transportation. Trains are generally cheaper than planes, but fares can still constitute a sizable portion of your budget. Planning ahead is helpful, sometimes essential, in making the best use of the railways. There are simply no comparisons between the…
Freighters
TRAVEL ON FREIGHTERS Some transoceanic cargo ships have cabins for a few passengers in addition to those for their crew. Cargo ships charge less than cruise ships, but they aren’t cheap – around 100 US$ per day, all included. As generally ships can accommodate a maximum of 8/10 guests, they are often fully booked, and…
On the Road
AROUND THE WORLD BY CAR Over landing is usually the cheapest way to travel. And anything can happen …and usually does! Road travel has a seductive appeal: get on the road and you can go anywhere. Travel by road is surely the best way to feel free! Also, today with Navigation systems, it’s much easier…
WHO travels around the world?
People that Travel Around the World People who buy RTW tickets are far more diverse than most people would imagine. Travelling the world, I noted that the average age is around 35, but also young twenties. There is an increase in senior travelers over 55, and also in women traveling alone. People of all kinds…
Bicycles, Buses, Hitchhiking
TRAVEL RTW LOW COST: Bicycles Bicycles are the world’s most common vehicles. For a good reason as they are also the most energy-efficient form of human transportation. One of the greatest advantages of riding a bicycle is that it brings you closer to local life. Adveture Cycling AssociationTravelling by bike is a truly life-changing experience.…
WHEN to go where?
AFRICA Middle East and North Africa The climate in most of this region is uniformly torrid, except for the Sahara desert. The flatter the land the hotter the weather, especially in summer, so if you’re hot head up to the highlands, where altitude can make winter downright cold – as can desert nights in all…
WHY travelling alone - or with others?
One of the biggest decisions facing any traveller, is whether or not to go alone. There are several factors to consider: Benefits of traveling solo Travelling solo does not necessarily mean you’ll be travelling alone for the whole trip. Quite the opposite, in fact. Most solo travellers, just end up traveling with different people for different…
WHERE to go?
WHERE TO GO AROUND THE WORLD: We are often told that modern technology has turned our planet into a small world. There aren’t many countries where people aren’t watching CNN and exchanging emails. But information technology has a way of making physical distances seem shorter than they are. Earth is still as big as ever,…
WHEN to Travel?
BEST PERIOD TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD: Travel seasons The tourist season is climatically favourable, but plagued with crowds and, as a result, more expensive. The advantages of travelling out of season are numerous: low-cost and less-crowded flights, better chances of finding a room at the cheapest hostels, shorter queues at museums, less need for…
WHICH direction, RTW East or West?
RTW EAST OR WEST: If you are on a quick round the world tour, then going westward is important, because you don’t have to keep getting up ‘early’ to catch the next plane. So choose West if you don’t want to suffer Jet-lag. The advantage to go East, is that when you end your tour,…
Cruises Around the World
CRUISES AROUND THE WORLD: Circling the world on a cruise, generally takes 3 to 4 months, with minimum prices, going from 20,000 to 60,000 US$ – around 200US$ per day – all inclusive. If you choose Queen Mary II for its ‘101 nights round the world cruise’ add a ‘0’. If you don’t have that…
Baggage
BAGGAGE AROUND THE WORLD: If in doubt, leave it out! Keep your luggage within the standard international airline baggage limit: generally 20kg per person. Don’t feel dependent on any of your things. They might get lost, stolen, or broken. Be prepared to improvise. During a trip around the world, you’re sure to accumulate souvenirs. It’s…
Around the World Boat
Hitching rides on yachts is possible but not to be relied on. Your chances are best if you have sailing experience and contacts in the yachting community. Private yachts usually follow common routes across seas where anchorages are safe and the scenery is agreeable. It’s possible to get a working passage or catch a free…
Travel Agencies
RTW TRAVEL AGENCIES The first step in arranging your Air Transportation – once you have chosen your initial list of desired destinations – it is to find the right Travel Agent. That’s the only way you can get the best prices on many routes. There is an entire global market of discounted ‘consolidator’ prices for international…
