RTW Trips

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RTW Trips

Welcome to your one-stop shop for planning a round-the-world trip! These posts will show you everything you need to turn your long-term travel dreams into reality, from your itinerary to your budget to your packing list. Need more hands-on help? Sign up for one of my free in-depth email courses or contact me for one-on-one consultation rates.

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What the #@?! is a RTW Trip?

If you’re totally new to long term travel and round-the-world trips, click the button below to learn the basics of what they are and why I think you should take one!

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Dream up an itinerary

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Set a budget

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Prep for life on the road

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Enjoy the trip of a lifetime!

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Dream up an itinerary

These posts will show you great destinations for RTW travel. They’re safe for solo female travelers, full of rich arts and culture, and well connected so you can work on the road to support your trip.

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Set a budget

These posts break down exactly how much it cost me to take a year-long RTW trip. You’ll find some basic introductory tips for saving up a travel fund and advice for keeping expenses low on the road.

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Prep for life on the road

These posts get into the nitty gritty details of RTW trip planning. How many immunizations do you need? How do you apply for a visa? Which things do you need to book in advance and when? Everything you need to put your life on hold and get ready for this bold new adventure is here.

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Enjoy the trip of a lifetime!

The work’s not over once you board that plane. A RTW trip is a marathon, so read these posts while you travel to stay safe, happy and healthy.

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