CLASSIC TOURS

CLASSIC TOURS

The ‘Classics’ are a selection of Round the World itineraries we have created for all types of travellers. Itineraries goes from ‘the best spots in the southern hemisphere’ to the ‘Around the world in 80 days’, in the footsteps of the legendary book of Jules Vernes. We also have the RTW in ‘sharing economy’, for those traveling…

RTW Flights

RTW Flights

RTW FLIGHTS A RTW ticket can be cheaper than a long range return ticket. Even for those who prefer surface trips, flying is usually the only realistic and affordable option for long distance international travels. Even if you set out to travel around the world as much as possible overland or by sea, you will…

RTW itineraries

RTW itineraries

RTW itineraries: The classic (and cheapest) RTW tickets flit between a few big cities, for example London — Bangkok — Singapore — Sydney — LA. If you want to link more offbeat hubs (Baku — Kinshasa — Paramaribo, anyone?), prices will climb considerably. The cost of the ticket is based on the total distance covered…

HOW to do it?

HOW to do it?

HOW TO TRAVEL RTW: The most economical way to circumnavigate is to buy a round-the-world air ticket that uses one airline alliance. Theoretically, any routing is possible, but knowing how the RTW booking system works will make your trip cheaper. For example, the Star Alliance, a coalition of 27 airlines, offers a RTW ticket with…

Hospitality Exchange

Hospitality Exchange

Hospitality exchange involves hosting people in your home, and vice-versa – staying in other people’s homes – while you are travelling. Servas International Founded in 1949 as a peace movement by Mahatma Ghandi, Servas is today an international, non-governmental, interracial peace association run in over 100 countries by volunteers.  Servas encourages travellers to experience other…

Internet

Internet

There is still no specific website dedicated exclusively to round the world tours, apart from this one! But you can try discussion boards such as virtualtourist.com and lonelyplanet.com Thorn Tree, where you can post and read messages on specific travel topics. Travel blogs are another source of first hand advice and information. Bootsnall: A large community for…

Guides and Literature

Guides and Literature

RTW GUIDE: A wide variety of resources can help you decide where you want to go, and when: the Internet, libraries, book-stores, guidebooks, tourist boards, embassies and consulates, governments, travel events, immigrants, friends, other travellers, tour operators, and travel agents. Here below you’ll find various sources of information. Guide Specific Guides on Around the World…

Time

Time

One thing that travellers often forget to mentally prepare for, is the different concept of time and space on the road. With buses that don’t leave until they’re full, boats that wait at the harbour for the captain to return from his family holiday, and mechanical problems that require spare parts sent by cargo ship…

Trains Around the World

Trains Around the World

Trains are the safest, most environmental, and often the fastest and most comfortable means of land transportation. Trains are generally cheaper than planes, but fares can still constitute a sizable portion of your budget. Planning ahead is helpful, sometimes essential, in making the best use of the railways. There are simply no comparisons between the…

Freighters

Freighters

TRAVEL ON FREIGHTERS Some transoceanic cargo ships have cabins for a few passengers in addition to those for their crew. Cargo ships charge less than cruise ships, but they aren’t cheap – around 100 US$ per day, all included. As generally ships can accommodate a maximum of 8/10 guests, they are often fully booked, and…

On the Road

On the Road

AROUND THE WORLD BY CAR Over landing is usually the cheapest way to travel. And anything can happen …and usually does! Road travel has a seductive appeal: get on the road and you can go anywhere. Travel by road is surely the best way to feel free! Also, today with Navigation systems, it’s much easier…

WHEN to Travel?

WHEN to Travel?

BEST PERIOD TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD: Travel seasons The tourist season is climatically favourable, but plagued with crowds and, as a result, more expensive. The advantages of travelling out of season are numerous: low-cost and less-crowded flights, better chances of finding a room at the cheapest hostels, shorter queues at museums, less need for…