Traveling around the world is the dream of many a traveler. Such an expedition allows you to see a good chunk of the world during one trip, including many places that you could only dream about seeing before.
Sounds great? However…
This is not a simple matter, let alone cheap, but entirely possible. Dreaming is not enough, you need to put some effort into making the dream a reality.
There are two ways to approach a journey around the world, regardless of the means of transport you choose.
The first option is a trip you plan on your own, the second one a trip organized by a travel agency. The first type of trip is for hardcore globetrotters who cannot imagine anyone imposing on them a choice of a route or schedule. The option of an organized trip is more predictable, as everything is planned – when and where you will be on a particular day and what you will visit.
Just pay and don’t worry about anything.
The whole organization falls on the tour operator, and you are under the care of a tour guide. Definitely a more carefree and safe option. However, no matter which option you choose, you have to definitely safe some money.
And not a small amount … but more on that later.
Travelling around the world on your own
Traveling on your own gives you a lot of freedom regarding when, where and for how long to stay, and you can extend your stay when you wish to.
You can choose to only buy the first few flights, and book further ones during your journey, according to your needs. Today, in the era of common Internet access, you do not need to have fixed flights or sealed accommodation. The Internet offers many possibilities and greater freedom in the process of making decisions.
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Of course, there are currently plane tickets for journeys around the world, allowing you to make several stops along the way, so that you do not have to buy separate tickets for each flight. Such an option is offered by airlines and intermediary agencies in the purchase of air tickets, but you can also compose your own route by choosing the cheapest available connections.
For example, website of one of the airlines offers air tickets for journeys around the world and lets you choose a ticket with 5 to 15 stops anywhere on earth.
The price of such a ticket depends on the distance and class of travel.
Safety and health
The second issue to be taken care of when planning a trip is your health. Before setting out on a trip around the world, it is worth going to a dentist or other doctor if you have any health problems and take care of them.
You can take a series of vaccinations to protect you from local tropical diseases.
Before planning a trip, it is best to get familiar with recommendations of governmental agencies, like this website of UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Travel insurance around the world
However, the most important aspect at this point will be buying appropriate and good insurance on a trip or a cruise around the world, from an insurer who will not let you down. So you need to do a decent review of insurers in order not to hit a mine.
Moving on.
How to prepare for travel
The third item will be the purchase of a durable backpack. Not too big, but you need to remember that all your belongings will be literally carried on your shoulders. And the larger the backpack, the more items can fit inside it, regardless of whether they are truly needed.
How can a trip around the world look like? See for yourself:
Think while packing, you are not moving houses, after all. Limit yourself to the necessary minimal baggage. Most necessities can be bought on the spot.
Talking about money …
How much do I need to take on a trip around the world?
Every tourist has their own way with money. Usually, globetrotters choose a bank card to withdraw the necessary sum at local banks and ATMs.
You also need to watch out for irrationally high commission rates. In order to protect yourself against the duplication or theft of our card, you can leave some money to family members so that they will be able to transfer it in case of emergency. In this way, even if you lose your card, you will not lose all of your assets, only a small part of them.
Traveling with all the money on you is probably the dumbest way out, because it’s easy to steal and leave you with nothing.
Plan of exploration
When travelling the world, it is best to have only an outline of what you want to see.
How is it possible to see 17 countries in one year traveling around the world? Just like that:
You will make precise plans as you go. For example, where and for how long to stay, especially when you are travelling on our own. It is not worth planning such a trip too closely or hurry. It’s best to be open to new places and people.
Visas to other countries
On the planning stage you also need to consider the visas, arrangement of which should be done before leaving. You have to remember that processing of some of them takes longer (ex. to India or Mongolia), while others can be dealt with at the border crossing, right away.
Many travelers advise to make a few copies of the visas and important documents and lay them out in the luggage. In the event of theft, not all of them will be lost. It is also worth reading blogs of other travelers or locals, as it will give you a good idea of where to go and what to see.
A trip around the world with a travel agency
The perfect way out when you don’t want to or cannot plan such a big trip yourself. A big advantage of this type of travel is the fact that practically everything is prepared for you by the agency. There is a group guardian who watches over everything, there are local guides who guide you around the place you are in, accommodation, transfers and flights are already booked and insurance is included in the price. In addition, you have a pre-determined tour plan and you know what will happen on a given day. You can also choose the most exciting trip from many offers of travel agencies and visit the places we’ve always been dreaming of.
How long does it take to travel around the world?
Travel agencies offer longer and shorter trips, ranging from three weeks to three months . There are also trips lasting for a month or even a whole year!
For example, a monthly trip includes a travel from Great Britain, through Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, to the United States, from where it comes back home. During this time, you visit Tokyo, Fuji, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Lake Taupo, Los Angeles, Grand Canyon, Sequoia National Park and New York.
How much does a trip around the world cost?
The cost of this expedition is about 30,000 PLN (around 7800 US dollar) plus 3 thousand dollars and of course spare money for meals, admission tickets and entering additional attractions. The price includes flights, accommodation, pilot care, insurance, local transfers and local guides.
Cruises around the world
If you are interested in a longer journey and in a slightly different form, we can go for example on a cruise ship around the world, which lasts about 3 and a half months.
It is a particularly attractive form of sightseeing when you are afraid of flying. You are accommodated on a luxury cruise liner, where on all floors there is everything you may need and you certainly won’t be bored in between visiting the ports. These ships offer all possible comforts and attractions: from swimming pools, shops, treadmills, gyms and wellness centers, through the casino, evening performances, discos, cinemas and children’s playgrounds.
Literally everything you may want to do.
A note on cruises around the world:
During this exemplary cruise you visit Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, United States, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, French Polynesia and New Zealand. Practically all continents in a nutshell. Choosing a cruise you might have the chance to visit such famous cities as Sydney, Dubai, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Barcelona, Lisbon, New York or Miami and see the Suez Canal, Easter Island, Corfu, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, South Carolina, Key West, Panama Canal or Tahiti.
How much does a cruise around the world cost?
The cost of such a cruise is currently, depending on the chosen cabin (internal, external, or with a balcony), between 29 thousand euro and almost 45 thousand euro. This price includes accommodation on board with food, use of all infrastructure and entertainment, port fees, and luggage and cabin service. For this you also need to add, of course, the cost of reaching the port from which you sail, optional excursions, drinks and alcohol available on the ship (you cannot have your own alcoholic drinks), expenses for services (hairdressing, massage, etc.), insurance and visa costs and, what’s interesting, mandatory tips for employees. The amount per day is usually listed right from the start and it has to be paid while leaving the ship. Of course, you have to count the number of days you spent on the ship.
We invite you to discuss and present your opinions about cruises, trips and ways to travel around the world.
World map
To plan your trip around the world in advance, take a virtual tour around the world thanks to the map below. It will help you choose the route and places to visit: