My RTW Visa Plan
Ah, the international visa. Probably the least sexy part of a long-term trip (or any trip, for that matter). Even I, in all my train-loving,…
planning
How to Plan the RTW Trip Itinerary of Your Dreams
Deciding where to go when has been one of the biggest challenges of my RTW planning process because it means getting past my perfectionism and setting priorities.
Staying Grounded: Planning Overland Travel with Rome2Rio
I have a pretty flight-heavy itinerary for my RTW trip, but I will have big overland trips during each leg of my itinerary. When it…
Straighten Up and Fly Right: Planning RTW Flights
Twelve months, three continents, and no 30-hour bus rides for well under $2,000 (only 10% of my overall budget) total? That’s actually a pretty good deal.
When to Let Go of Your Travel Plans
It was my first experience not planning a trip down to the minute, and while there are places I think a little extra planning would have served us well, it was overall a great experience and made me feel a lot more comfortable with my long-term travel skills.
Building a Backpack
Every first-time RTW traveler thinks they’ve cracked the code to the perfect backpack. I’ll do my best not to get overly cocky.