Some months ago, a well-known website launched a series of tips to inspire and help travelers to create their own RTW planning. During 30 days, a daily mail would advise a single step to bring all those wanderlust dreams to life. But what if you do not have that much time before your trip? Let’s size down the list to 4 steps.
1. Begin to understand:
WHAT – Do you have what it takes?
WHY – What is your Why?
WHERE – How to decide where to go? / Solidifying your Route
Warm late May day in Dalvik, Iceland
WHEN – How soon can you seriously go?
WHO – Are you going solo? in a couple? with a group or your family?
Cabarceno Park at dawn. Spain
2. How? Get serious!
BORDERS – Sorting out visas for your RTW trip
BUDGET – Estimating your budget / Cutting expenses and adding income / Downloading an international calling App / Money – ATM’s, credit cards, access, and safety
WHAT’S LEFT BEHIND – Telling family and friends /Its time to part with “stuff”/ what should you do with your job? / Getting rid of housing / Automate the boring stuff
TRANSPORTATION – RTW ticket or Buy as you go? / Overland travel, perfect for the RTW traveler
Overlooking the Baffin Bay from my plane to Vancouver
ACCOMMODATION – Where will you stay? / The benefits of slowing down
3. Just one life, use your common sense!
HEALTH – All you need to know about shots and immunizations / Staying healthy on the road
SAFETY – Picking the best travel health insurance for you / Staying safe on the road
4. Last but not least:
PACKING – Backpack, suitcase, or hybrid? / Which gadgets (if any) will you bring on your RTW trip? / Your ultimate packing list
Pack, unpack, repeat
MISCELLANEOUS (Should you start a travel blog for your RTW trip? / Working or volunteering on the road / Final RTW checklist
What about you? Any tips for planning a RTW trip?
It’s missing some gadgets, big backpack and clothing thought! 😉
Curious pack picture! Near so interesting as the words of the steps!