Going over land is the 1) most budget-friendly option 2) Wider experience option and 3) More historically intriguing option. So stay firmly grounded and follow some of the most famous overland routes. From the silk road to Everything Africa. Put on some boots and start walking….err….ok you can take a bus/taxi/tuktuk/minivan/motorized vehicle!
I am always on the lookout for cheap flights around the world. I will admit, I constantly check airlines, and random routes to see the cheapest way possible to get there. I look for deals, and I look for amazing deals to obscure locations. This is especially when thinking of my next big adventure. Where do I want to go? Anywhere I get to cheaply.
So you want to go RTW eh? Where do you want to go? What do you want to see? Realizing you cannot go EVERYWHERE and you need to be selective on your destinations makes it harder to decide where to go.
To help get those brain juices flowing – Here are some Topic RTWs to get you thinking!
Why is weather important? Because nobody wants to be caught in India during Monsoon season or in Egypt during a scorching hot summer! Understanding the weather patterns helps you to optimize your trip for the best weather everywhere you go. It also means I can potentially stay in Summer for 1 entire year! Perfect. This white skin could use a substantial tan!
My RTW Route:
Spain – Morocco – Turkey – Lebanon – Jordan – Egypt – UAE – Oman – Sri Lanka – India – Nepal – China – Australia – New Zealand – Canada
SPAIN
Nice/Sunny: July, August, September
Cold/Rainy Months: November, December
MOROCCO
Nice/Sunny Months: April, May, September, October
Cold/Rainy Months: January, November, December
TURKEY
Nice/Sunny Months: April, May, June, September, October
Cold/Rainy Months: January, February, March, December
LEBANON
Nice/Sunny Months: April, May, June, September, October
Cold/Rainy Months: January, February, November
JORDAN
Nice/Sunny Months: May, June, July, October, November
Cold/Rainy Months: January, February, March, September, December
EGYPT
Nice/Sunny Months: February, March, April, May, September, October, November
Cold/Rainy Months: January, August
OMAN
Nice/Sunny Months: April, May, September, October
Cold/Rainy Months: January, February, July, December
INDIA
Nice/Sunny Months: January, March, April, December
Cold/Rainy Months: June, July, August, September, October
NEPAL
Nice/Sunny Months: February, March, November, December
Cold/Rainy Months: June, July, August, September
SRI LANKA
Nice/Sunny Months: January, February, July, August
Cold/Rainy Months: May, October, November
HONG KONG
Nice/Sunny Months: March, April, November, December
Cold/Rainy Months: June, July, August
CHINA
Nice/Sunny Months: August, September, October
Cold/Rainy Months: May, June
AUSTRALIA
Nice/Sunny Months: January, February, November, December
Cold/Rainy Months: June, July
NEW ZEALAND
Nice/Sunny Months: January, February, November, December
Argentina – Chile – Bolivia – Peru – Ecuador – Colombia – Panana – Costa Rica – Nicaragua – Honduras – El Salvador – Guatemala – Belize – Mexico
North Africa/Middle East/Europe (24):
Spain – Morocco – Algeria – Tunisia – Libya – Egypt – Jordan – Israel – Lebanon – Syria – Turkey – Bulgaria – Romania Ukraine – Hungary – Slovenia – San Marino – Croatia – Bosnia&Herzegovina – Montenegro – Albania – UAE – Bahrain – Oman
Africa (12):
Kenya – Uganda – Rwanda – Burundi – Tanzania – Malawi – Zambia – Zimbabwe – Botswana – Namibia – South Africa – Madagascar
Asia/Oceania (9):
Sri Lanka – India – Nepal – Bangladesh – Bhutan – China – Hong Kong – Australia – New Zealand
Grand total = 59 Countries
My Feasible Route
Route:
Argentina – Spain – Morocco – Turkey – Lebanon – Jordan – Egypt – UAE – Oman – Sri Lanka – India – Nepal – China – Australia – New Zealand
Grand Total of: 15 Countries
Difference in Fantasy and Feasibility? Time and Money.
My Fantasy Trip would take many years because I would want to spend 1 month minimum in most countries. With 59 Countries on the list – that would take just under 5 years.
My Feasible Trip is 15 countries and would take me 1 year to 1.5 Years to complete.
My Fantasty Trip would cost me over $125,000 for 5 years of travel (average of $25,000 per year)
My Feasible Trip would cost me $25,000. (estimated, for the year)
My Feasible trip is within grasps – my Fantasy trip is something I’ll to save up for and wait awhile longer – but someday before age 50 – I’ll go on my fantasy trip. It may not be on one long bout – maybe in parts – Region by Region – But I will go. I will live. I will learn.
I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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