Single woman,50's,solo traveler, former backpacker wants to see the world.?

Question

I am looking for a N/S traveling companion or suggestions on how to see the world on the cheap. Love people and the outdoors. I speak Spanish, some French and some Italian. Don't mind roughing it a bit or working my way some. Have great health, no responsibilities and the time to do it now....carpe diem! I could use information on the logistics.

I have $9999 more or less for budget and can stay gone for an unlimited period as long as it's fun.

Does anyone have a sailboat that needs an inexperienced but capable, pleasant, quick learner to stand watch, cook and do whatever?

Answer 1

Companies like Airtreks.com, Air Brokers, and STA Travel sell "round the world tickets" that let you combine several one-way airline tickets to go all the way around the world without backtracking.  They start at about $2000 for a strictly northern hemisphere trip with 6-8 stops.  Including South America, Africa, or Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific on your ticket will add another few hundred each.

The key to long-term travel is that some parts of the world are much cheaper than others.  Asia in particular has many destinations that are both very inexpensive - you can spend as little as $500 per month - and have lots of places of interest - India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines.  There are also many inexpensive options in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, and most parts of those regions can be traveled for $1000 per month and less in some places.

Answer 2

You are so lucky!!   That's exactly the situation I dream of being in myself.   Congratulations and good luck!

Answer 3

wow!!!!!!!   that's my dream is to travel the world, so do it for all of us dream travelers  then come back and tell us about it.good luck  be carefull   have fun