RTW ticket - how exactly does it work :0 please help
Hi thereI am planning on leaving in June 2010 to travel the Southern hemisphere, so far all I have booked is my overland through Africa and have got a few quotes for the RTW ticket.I know the date I am leaving the UK and leaving Africa - from there everything is still a mystery and I don't want to commit myself to specific dates etc.. in case I want to spend longer here or there. So...When booking a ticket do ... [Posted by xAshx - Nov 05, 05:49] |
RTW 2010-2011 female traveller
I'm starting to plan (or dream) my trip around the world for next year. I don't want to go with an schedule only a rough idea, so I'm open to input on places I should (or should not) visit. Here's the logistics of my trip:I'll be 17/18 when travelling, I speak fluent French, English and some Spanish and have lived in France for several months previously. I may be travelling solo for parts of this trip and am budgeting about ... [Posted by dream.girl - Nov 02, 20:18] |
5 months around the world...what route?
I plan to go april 2010 for 5 months. I have just returned from 2 months in SE Asia...Thai, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and have well and truly got the bug!!I plan to work until the end of march 2010 then head off but not sure where to go. I loved SE Asia where I travelled solo and would be doing so again to maybe OZ/NZ/Malaysia/China/SA.I hope to have a budget of £5000 gbp...love anything, am 23, and would go anywhere ... [Posted by snakehips8 - Nov 01, 08:47] |
RTW trip solo female
Hi there,I am currently dreaming of doing a RTW trip on my own in 2010/2011. My main RTW ticket would look the following:FRA - DEL - BKK/SIN - MEL/BNE - CHC/AKL - SFO - FRAMy route within South East Asia is kind of all over the place and I am confusing myself by all the countries I wish to visit. I thought of traveling overland within Thailand to Cambodia and further to Vietnam. Then (as a side trip) taking a ... [Posted by The_year - Oct 29, 08:48] |
Meeting up with other RTWers
Is there any sort of forum/site that allows solo backpackers to find other people traveling solo in the same place at the same time? I think it would be fun if, for example, someone was able to post a suggestion of meeting for happy hour at a particular place/time/date. Just wondering if there is any way to connect us all while we're on the road? ... [Posted by texastef - Oct 27, 19:58] |
RTW help please!
Hi everyone. Me and my friend are looking at going away next september/october for 12 months. Here is the route plan we were thinking of: America, South America, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and return back home to the UK. I would just like advice on places to visit in the countries we were thinking of? Also how long to spend in each place? I will have around £7,000-£8,000 maybe a bit more saved up. Will this be enough to last ... [Posted by Lee_2009 - Oct 25, 09:35] |
capetown to brisbane
i am currently planning a m/cycle trip from cape town to brisbane .....up through africa into europe along the silk route to china down malaysia indonesia papua new guinea and then oz. first i am looking for a riding companion and any experiences/advice etc......dep date 2012 duration plus minus 12 months........anyone keen? ... [Posted by pimeson - Oct 23, 06:13] |
Direction around the world
I'm travelling west to South America- Nz- South East Asia- India and then Home(UK). But everyone seems to travel East first! Just wondering why people do this, because due to time changes won't i get alot of my travelling time back? and am wondering why more people don't do it this way? ... [Posted by dogbarker - Oct 22, 10:37] |
Leaving for Round the World Dec 29
New to the forum. Wanted to introduce myself.Leaving for a year off on Dec 29Heading to S. America, Africa, India, S.E. Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.Love to meet up with folks along the way or just chat about the trip. ... [Posted by rhoverkamp - Oct 22, 10:10] |
Gt. Ocean Rd. vs. Grand Pacific Drive?
Hi,We are in the process of planning our trip to Australia and could either drive Melbourne to Adelaide via the gt. ocean rd. or the other option is to drive from Melbourne to Sydney on the Pacific route.There seems to be a lot written about the the first option but can't seem to find so much about the Pacific route, we would need some accommodation along the way, so we would need to book in advance for February time. Which ... [Posted by roundtw010 - Oct 22, 00:27] |
Free date changes
Hi there, I'm planning a RTW ticket ( // means overland):London / Bangkok // Singapore / Oz / NZ / Santiago // Rio / London.I've had quotes from STA, flightcentre and oneworld which are coming out pretty similar. Though flight-centre are offering FREE dates changes on route (up to 24hours before flight - subject to availability), which is pretty tempting.Can anyone tell me how much Oneworld charge to change a flight date? I like the Oneworld option as it can ... [Posted by CabinClass - Oct 20, 19:08] |
Backpacking from Singapore to Canada overland
Hi guys I'm planning to make a backpacking trip up from Singapore to Canada overland. However, I have not ventured out out SEA other than to China.I'll be travelling with a friend of mine who has relatives in Calgary, and we're planning to leave mid-feb till early april. However we want to spend as much time in Canada as possible and not waste too much time travelling up (or down).Can anybody suggest their fastest route possible up from Singapore to ... [Posted by Nng - Oct 19, 19:20] |
RTW Feb/Mar 2010
We are planning a trip from Europe to NZ and Australia ending up in Florida for 3 months (where we live p/t) before flying back to Europe. My main question is that, are we spending sufficient time in certain places? We are budgeting for no more than 30 nights accommodation, so briefly here is our proposed itinerary so far:LDN - HONG KONG 2 NIGHTSHK - SYDNEY 4 NIGHTSDRIVE BETWEEN SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE 2 NIGHTSMEL - DRIVE THE G. OCEAN ... [Posted by roundtw010 - Oct 17, 01:41] |
RTW expected expenses!?
Hello everyone,I'm planning a trip beginning in January, and was hoping for some advice on cost.I understand that cost is affected only by what you do, where you stay etc, but i need a general overview and any information you have would be great!My trip goes like this:Uk - SingaporeSingapore - Bangkok (overland)Bangkok - Cambodia - Laos - VietnamVietnam - Hong Kong - ChinaChina - AustraliaAus - NZNZ - ChileChile - Argentina - Brazil (overland)Brazil - EcuadorEcuador ... [Posted by BowenH1 - Oct 15, 04:27] |
would love some help and advice on my plans for a RTW ticket
Hi there guys and girls.well i've decided now is going to be my one and only opportunity to do the whole RTW thing so id like to get it right by asking those who have been and done it.i'll not bore you too much with my reasoning but basically i split with the mrs 3 months ago, i have no mortgage or kids and decided im gonna do it whilst i still can.the route i thought of goes something like ... [Posted by backsack - Oct 13, 13:32] |
Budget woes
Hi every oneI am about to embark on round the world adventure, however I am getting money worries before I leave (probably a bad omen)I plan on visiting the following countries (Flight is booked and paid for and doesn't need to be included in my travel spends)Costa Rica - 2 weeksPeru - 1 monthBolivia - 1 monthParaguay - 2 weeksArgentina - 1 monthLA - 2 weeksHawaii - 1 monthFiji - 1 weekSydney - 1 weekIndonesia - 3 months India - ... [Posted by Jonzi - Oct 13, 07:27] |
Advice on what to see on my trip around the world??
Hi Guys,I have just booked up my round the world trip with 2 of my best mates and i don't think i could be anymore excited!! :)I was just wondering if anyone can offer any advice on what is a must to see on my travels?My trip starts by leaving the UK on the 29th december 09 heading to south east Asia where i will be spending about 12 weeks touring through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and singapore. I then get ... [Posted by Sylvester1 - Oct 11, 13:43] |
rtw ticket or not?????
Hi Guys,Help if you could pretty please, my partner is losing patience with me because I keep changing my mind.I have been looking into a rtw ticket. Some seem great value for money but because we wish to visit South and North America it rockets up the price. I'm swinging back to book as we go but nervous of the proof of onward travel that maybe required.We have 12 months off workRoute something like this -UK - Bankokoverland SingaporeSingapore ... [Posted by Kaz P - Oct 09, 09:45] |
Our 2010/2011 Itinerary - PLEASE COMMENT :)
We are planning to leave the UK in September 2010. We are a couple in our 20's looking for a year out.After a few weeks research we have come up with the following itinerary, which is wide-open to change.Fly - UK to BahrainOverland Bahrain to Oman (3 weeks with friends/family there)Fly - Oman to MumbaiOverland - Mumbai to Sri Lanka ( 2-3 months)Fly - Sri Lanka to BeijingOverland - Beijing to Indonesia (looking to include China, Hong Kong, ... [Posted by pennynjon - Oct 08, 05:48] |
Turning NYC-DAC into RTW trip
My fiance and I have to go to Bangladesh (DAC) around xmas time and we're trying to figure out how to make it into a RTW trip featuring Aus, NZ, one of the S. Pacific islands and/or Hawaii.We have some time off from work - we'll be in DAC from Dec 17th and can leave any time after the 27th, and don't have to be back in NYC until Jan 15th or 16th. We're wondering what's possible or what's the ... [Posted by g.costanza - Oct 06, 10:51] |
Advice on itinary and solo female travel
Hi all, :)I am a 27 year old female planning a round the world trip. When i planned it initially i was going with my friend but she is now desperate to leave for her trip and because i cannot finish my Msc until March next year i have to wait. so the first part of my trip may be solo! at least this affords me more time to plan and save!!My plan so far (with room for improvement!) is ... [Posted by mytravel82 - Oct 05, 17:00] |
would like your views Oz Experience Vs Greyhound
Hi all im just going to book my trip to aus when i saw this thread Oz Experience Vs Greyhound i know Oz Experience is alot more money then Greyhound but was told if you dont know where u are going and your on your own then Oz Experience is the best way to make friend and get you cheap hostle, were Greyhound is just cheap and dont take you to all the hot spot or make any ... [Posted by hench - Sep 30, 16:15] |
my itinerary! what you think?
Hi leaving in feb with my girlfriend, backpacking around the world.leave UK and head to bangkok (3 nights)Bangkok to phuket (includes time at patong, karon and 4 days on Phi phi don)Phuket to Singapore (3 nights)Singapore to sydney (city sights, beaches, blue mountains)make way up the east coast calling in byron bay, noosa, airlie beach, whitsundays, etc) about 15-20 daysto cairns (4 days - barrier reef and daintree)fly from carins to alice springs (3 nights) take in tour to ayer ... [Posted by silverteen - Sep 30, 03:29] |
Advice please.
In the future (waaay into the future) I am planning on going on a round the world trip with my boyfriend (if we are still together that is) and I am wondering if you could answer any of my question you can so I can one day travel around the world. But here is the problem, even though I do not want to go to every country, I don't know how many I will end up going to. I hope ... [Posted by Imeera - Sep 30, 03:03] |
Going to travel again on my own
Hi guys, I have been travelling on my own in the past. However, this time I want to plan things a little better. can any of you guys recommend any good websites where you can get very good information on travelling etc. I am really looking for something that perhaps has a list of tour operators , car rental , travel insurnance all sort of one page without having to link through to other websites. You know something to ... [Posted by John 36 - Sep 26, 09:02] |
