World Trip Planner

Whether you have a job or whether you are a student fresh out of college, an RTW trip is feasible for anyone. Time and finances are probably your primary concerns when thinking about or beginning to plan an RTW trip. Money is usually a concern for new graduates, and time is usually a concern for those in the work force. If you work, you’ll need to decide whether to take a break in your career or go on sabbatical, and this isn’t necessarily an easy decision.

A RTW trip generally lasts for about 1 year or more, so a lot of planning is required beforehand. Airline and travel agencies often offer deals for RTW trips. There are several airline alliances, including the major alliances of Star Alliance and OneWorld, which offer RTW flights. They provide schedules of stops in locations usually spanning over at least 3 continents, and include several intercontinental flights. You should set aside about $5,000 USD if you are planning on purchasing a pre-scheduled RTW trip, because tickets range anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000.

There are also extensive recommendations for RTW trips, from places to stop to which backpack to travel with. The best places to visit are those that you want to visit, not necessarily where others say to go, but recommendations are good to reference. One of the most popular places to go is Thailand. Its beaches are renowned for their clean, white sands and clear blue water.

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Another one of the recommended places to include on your RTW trip is the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Its extensive subway system makes traveling within the city easier. Even though the safety of Johannesburg is questionable, you can enjoy yourself and stay safe by following some safety precautions while traveling there. Johannesburg is a lively, fun city.

If you are planning on traveling around the world, you’ll need a lightweight, sturdy backpack. Backpacks are often the last thing new travelers consider when planning a trip, when really it should be one of the first things to consider. The RTW backpacks available all range from a variety of features, options, sizes, and prices. Along with durability and comfort, these are all important to keep in mind when buying a backpack.

It is useful to think about airline regulations on carry-on luggage when considering a given backpack. If you are limiting yourself to just a carry-on, a 50 liter backpack can usually be used as a carry-on. Backpack sizes are measured in liters, so you can get an idea of how much volume a backpack can hold. Keep in mind that backpacks from about 40 liters to 65 liters are good if you are looking to travel with just one bag. Backpacks are also divided into the sizes small, medium, and large. For example, the REI Ridgeline 65L backpack is one of several recommended packs, despite it being a top loading (rather than front loading) backpack. It is lightweight with a hip belt, and has 2 side pockets.

Planning an RTW trip requires you to think about several things, but you don’t have to do it all at once. Give yourself ample time to plan flights, cities, and what you’re going to take!

Originally published here.