RTW planned---but am I budgeting this right?
Hi all,I'm a 20 year old college student (with an ISIC card) who is taking a year off to do an RTW trip. I would REALLY like to be gone for 10-11 months but I have a limited budget. I also would like this to be more or less a veritable "world" tour but I am not going to Australia (or Antarctica, for that matter). Ideally I'd be leaving the beginning of October and coming back mid July or maybe ... [Posted by lecorbeau - May 10, 23:55] |
Which Way Round?
I am planning a trip for next year leaving the UK in january. I am planning to visit Los Angeles, Cook Islands, NewZealand, Australia, South East Asia and India but know which will be the best way to go round i.e. should i start in India or LA??My trip would either be,LA - Mid JanCook Islands - Late JanNew Zealand - Early feb till mid MarchAustralia - Mid March till late AprilSE Asia - Late April till mid JuneIndia - ... [Posted by George189 - May 09, 10:38] |
From South America to New Zealand - how?
Hellow there.I have a question that I hope some of you guys can help me answering.From which country(ies) in SA is it possible to fly into New Zealand?? Santiago, Chile? Peru? Ecuador? And is there any direct connections?Thanks a lot!! ... [Posted by alev_vural - May 08, 08:13] |
Does this sound okay?
Next May, I am travelling to Thailand (1-2 months) - OZ (3 months) - (possibly) NZ - (possibly) Fiji - HomeI am looking at taking about £3000 ($6000 us) with me, would this be enough?I will be staying in hostels/guesthouses along the way and I will be getting a working holiday visa for Oz so if money starts running short I will be able to do some work and stay. Going to New Zealand and Fiji depends on ... [Posted by rocko1 - May 05, 07:30] |
we leave on thursday
well 1 whole year of misery stress and poverty but we have done it ,we leave for a years traveling across this beautiful world. anticipation is around the corner and our new found existence is around the next well for the next year anyway.this forum has given me loads of information and amazing story's. so when i get back i will try and return the favor.thanks .:) :):):0;):):) ... [Posted by roro76roro - Apr 27, 16:37] |
RTW - How much to save
Hi, its me again!!!!I was just wondering if smeone can advise how much to save for a three month trip including the ticket. I plan to include Australia, Fiji, Dubai and a couple of more places.Also, is it fairly easy to find casual work whilst out there even if its just for a couple of days? ... [Posted by splidge82 - Apr 26, 06:30] |
RTW Price!!
ok so i was getting all excited about our RTW trip we planed for May 2009 and then i got talking to someone who did East Coast Aus, Thailand and NZ for a year and spend much more than i have planned on taking with me...im now a little worried that i wont have enough. ill list where we plan on going so you can see what you reckon. its a year trip in all and my RTW ticket is ... [Posted by freemee - Apr 22, 02:47] |
Name your favourites!!
Hi ya, this is my first time on this site and proberly my first of many questions.Im off on a Rtw trip in 5 weeks, starting off in singapore then overlanding throughout malaysia then into borneo(cant wait) over to oz then into new zealand and finally over to fiji.Thinking about picking up a campervan whilst in oz any tips? Is it easy enough to figure out how to get everywhere and does it work out more expensive with parking and ... [Posted by Nic82 - Apr 19, 10:47] |
Europe Road Trip- where to start......
Hi all,My partner and I are planning an 8 week road trip throughout Europe leaving from London around the beginning of October this year and any general tips would help!We're renting a campervan from Wicked Campers in the UK, which we thought would cut down hostel, rail, etc costs as we will be living out of this thing for 2 months! We're planning on hitting as much of Europe as possible- Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Russia, Croatia, Greece, Turkey ... [Posted by Laurenw - Apr 19, 07:50] |
Trouble booking with Oneworld Explorer RTW!!!
Help!!! We are having a lot of trouble trying to book a Oneworld Explorer RTW ticket. We live in Canada and have carefully read the Oneworld Explorer rule sheet when travel originates in a country for which a specific local currency fare is published and the ticket is sold in another country, the fare will be that published for the country of origin converted to the currency of the country of sale at the bank selling rate. ... [Posted by zowie19655 - Apr 18, 19:04] |
BIG!! RTW trip 62 Countries just walking, biking and hitchin
Hi. My name's Tom and I'm planning to go round the world thru 62 countries in a couple of years by walking/biking/hitchiking (with one train ride). My proposed route is as follows: (I know it's long but I will have all the time in the world.) England - cycle to Dover from Midlands. France - traverse along pas de calais coast into Belgium. Belgum - Brugges + Antwerp b4 continuing to Netherlands. Netherlands - to Amster and thru Friesland into ... [Posted by 02pooto - Apr 18, 13:49] |
Help!! RTW, can this be done in a group???
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows of a website where you can book rtw tickets but will be travelling in a group at all times. Im considering travelling September to December but I am concerned about travelling on my own (especially as I am a teeny tiny woman of 4ft 8). So anyway of anyone knowsof one and can give me some advice please let me know!!!! ... [Posted by splidge82 - Apr 18, 06:08] |
Do RTW flights expire after 1 Year?
Hi,I have my RTW flight booked and am due to leave in 78 days (not like i am counting), and was thinking over the weekend that there is a good chance that i will be travelling for longer than a year, but realised that our tickets only last for one year.I emailed my 'rep' at Travel national and she confirmed that the ticket is only valid for year and advised that when she was travelling she had to purchase a ... [Posted by jadeverell - Apr 14, 08:19] |
itineray so far...
Hi,I'm planing a big trip with my sister, should last about 14 to 15 months.We have been working on an Itinerary, this is what we have at the moment:USA- 2 1/2 monthsCanada- 3 monthsAustralia- 3 monthsNew Zealand- 1 monthFiji- 2 weeksChina- 3 weeksJapan- 1 weekVietnam- 3 weeksThailand- 4 weeksCambodia- 2 weeksMalaysia- 2 weeksSingapore- 1 weekLaos- 2 weeksPhilippines- 2 weeksAny feedback/suggestions on these places would be great. Is there anywhere we have ... [Posted by nikki24 - Apr 12, 11:01] |
need help with my intenirary
hi i was planning a trip in may, i want to go travel most of europe, starting from the uk then to france italy then the eastern part excluding Scandinavia sweden norway area. then i want to go to asia i want to visit japan s.korea vietnamcambodia laos and thailand, i live in vancouver canada.i have around 25000 dollars will this do for a year and a half of traveling, i will stay at hostels and eat cheap.would it ... [Posted by dajaga - Apr 09, 21:41] |
How did you get money? - Your story!
Hi there! It would be interesting if you would tell us all how did you get money for your rtw trip! ...and give me some ideas to ehe!:)Best luck!;) ... [Posted by Maria M. - Apr 08, 08:03] |
RTW Flights- Stories of Good deals?
Hi everyoneLike lots of people I am trying to ensure that I get the best deal for my RTW flight ticket, so was just wondering if any other travellerpointer's have a good story about a great deal they got with a company?My route is:UK>Bangkok-Singapore>Melbourne-Sydney-Brisbane>Auckland>Christchurch>Fiji>LA>UK I am currently being quoted £1350 by Travelmood, £1496 by STA Travel and £1478 by Roundtheworldflights.Does this sound about right?Thanks,K x ... [Posted by Kitty123 - Apr 08, 07:03] |
Best way to get visas?!?
HiFor our RTW trip starting in September, I understand we will need to get visas for:Belarus(transit)RussiaMongoliaChinaVietnamAustraliaBefore leaving the UK...! My question is what is the easiest (baring in mind money is an issue...!) way of organising all these?? I know you can send passports and application forms off to embassies - but not sure if this will be practical and not sure how long it will take for all of these to be sorted...!Any help would be greatfully app ... [Posted by Traveloat - Apr 04, 02:38] |
RTW Trip Helped needed for my itinerary
Hey all, I am new to this site and would like to know if I could have any help of advice at all?????Well I have never travelled or anything before so this is a big thing for me, but I am not planning to go until later next year once I have all my money saved.Here is a few options of my RTW Trip please let me know what you think or maybe I should take something out???Start off in ... [Posted by DaniThomas - Mar 29, 14:57] |
RTW.... where in Europe?
Hi, I'm from Chile.Mi RTW:EuropeNew ZealandAustraliaSouth East AsiaJapanCanadaMexicoChileIn Europe:Germany and borders (4 countries, by eurail)HungaryGreeceEnglandI'm not sure about Greece.... maybe Spain or another country of east europe..... need some advice. ... [Posted by gozub - Mar 28, 15:30] |
Visa's in diffrent countries
Hey there,just wondering if anyone out there can give me a hand.I'm planning an overland trip i'm currently in the u.k and will be going overland through diffrent countries in europe/asia and the middle east. now europe doesn't worry me so much. Most visa i can get at the borders, but when i'm in certain parts of the middle east and asia i will need visa before you arrvie at there backdoor and get turned away for not having the ... [Posted by Jacaranda - Mar 27, 12:16] |
need help pls about sponsorship
Hi all new to this site hope you can help me .ok here goes i met a guy online nearly 3years ago we have met he come to uk to meet me things have gone stronger we have noe decided we want to be together BUT hes marries so am i but that wont stop us im wondering how it goes with a holiday visa ans eta on my passpoet or can he just sponcor me to go ... [Posted by anne_1 - Mar 25, 10:31] |
16 years old planning a big trip with a friend needs advice!
My name is Bobbie, I am 16 years old and I am gradutading high school in 2 months.I was suppost to study law next year, but I am planning something else.I am extremely interested in the rest of the world.I wan't to go on a world trip to see other cultures, poverty, learn languages, talk to people around the world and enlarge my knowledge about the world.But ofcourse, I need help, lots and lots of advice and tips.I want to ... [Posted by bobbie1991 - Mar 20, 14:35] |
First rtw trip and hope to find somewhere for a perm stay
Hi,I'm new to the forum and have come in search of advice from the knowledgeable travellerspoint community.I left University in 2006 and went straight to work in Engineering, Ive now been here for 18 months. I'm now so bored in my job that I'm feeling desperate to travel and see some more of the world. I figure on saving 7k or so by the end of the summer. Closer to 10k if I work until the start of 2009. I ... [Posted by wanderitch - Mar 18, 08:57] |
Visa help
Hi all, really sorry if this question has been asked a million times. I'm planning to travel initially to India which I will arrange a visa for in the UK), after India I want to travel up through Nepal into China, then up through Mongolia into Russia to do the last leg of the Trans siberian express. I am confused as to how I sort visa out for China when I am India - do I just go to the ... [Posted by dynamic25 - Mar 17, 21:30] |
