Whether it’s zip-lining over the jungle canopy, bartering in the traditional markets of Marrakech or simply sitting down to a bowl of rice and beans in Mongolia, world travel can be thrilling. It taps into that human need to push ourselves out of our comfort zones and try new things. Whether we realize it or not, we’re hardwired for adventure.
But before you take off on a dream trip, it’s important to prepare both mentally and financially. For a long trip, you’ll want to budget in the tens of thousands (though your Fora Advisor will help determine your precise costs).
Airline tickets are the key to around-the-world travel, and there are several options for you to consider. OneWorld, for example, offers a number of different round-the-world ticket options that vary in mileage increments. SkyTeam, meanwhile, bases its round-the-world tickets on continents rather than individual cities and can even include themed itineraries like beaches or history.
It’s also worth considering train passes if you plan to incorporate rail into your world travel. Great Rail Journeys, for example, now offers around-the-world rail journeys that are ideal for people who want to combine the best of land and sea.
No matter which mode of travel you choose, it’s essential to stay healthy on a world trip. Getting enough sleep, eating healthily and getting regular exercise will help you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Be sure to research travel vaccinations for the areas you’ll be visiting too, as some countries are at a higher risk for certain diseases.
Lastly, make sure to give yourself enough time at each destination to thoroughly explore it. It’s often tempting to pack too much into a trip, attempting to squeeze in as many locations as possible, but this can backfire. It’s far more rewarding to thoroughly experience a few destinations than it is to frantically scratch the surface of dozens of them.
When you’re done, you’ll have the satisfaction of having made a big goal a reality and checked off another item on your bucket list. Then it’s time to start planning your next adventure!