You’ve decided to take the leap and travel long-term. Congratulations! Now, what do you need to do before you start your RTW trip? This post covers everything from preparing your finances to visiting the doctor to forwarding your mail.
Category: RTW Trip Planning
How to Read Customer Reviews When Booking Travel Plans
Yelp, Google, TripAdvisor, Viator, Booking.com … there are so many places to find reviews for travel. But how do you know which ones to trust?
9 Ways to Avoid Money Mistakes on Your Next International Trip
Managing money while traveling (especially abroad) can be stressful. From currency conversion to ATM fees, read these money-saving tips before your next trip!
How Much Does It Cost to Travel the World for a Year? (And How to Save Thousands on Your RTW Trip)
How much does a RTW trip cost? Ours averaged around $2300/month per person, but we’re also sharing a few easy ways you can save thousands of dollars on your trip! Check out our full expense report and budget tips in this post.
Our RTW Trip by the Numbers
After 50 weeks on the road, our RTW trip is over! Check out our review by the numbers, including fun stats like how many McDonald’s we visited and the number of animals that pooped on us. 🙂
How to Stay in Shape While Traveling Long Term
Just in time for your New Year’s fitness resolutions! DISCLAIMER: I am not a trainer, doctor, physical therapist, or any sort of “fitness professional.” I have zero formal training in anything related to strength and conditioning, biology, physiology, etc. I have played sports my entire life and have an interest in fitness, so I may […]
Our Favorite Items We Packed for our RTW Trip (Thus Far)
Presenting our favorite things we packed for our RTW trip! After more than six months traveling full-time, here are the specific things we have been the most happy to have.
Saving Money is the Easiest Part of a RTW Trip
So many people wonder how we can afford a RTW trip. Honestly? Saving enough money was a lot easier than we expected. It’s everything else that was hard.
How We Saved Enough Money for a RTW Trip—In Just One Year
How to save money for a RTW trip: Once we set a savings goal, we met it much faster than we expected. Here’s how.
The Adventure Begins: FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions we received when we first starting telling people about our planned one-year RTW trip. (And our answers!)